LeBron James

Savannah James reportedly wants LeBron to retire soon

Published

June 29, 2025

Mar 28, 2023; Houston, TX, USA; Los Angeles Laker LeBron James and his wife Savannah James sit court side at the McDonald's All American game during the first half at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports

LeBron James is opting into his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. This will net him $52.6 million in the 2025-26 NBA season.

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LeBron clearly isn’t ready to retire, as he’s still chasing his fifth NBA championship. Despite this desire to keep playing, LeBron may not be around for much longer.

He’s already entering his 23rd season, which will be the most by a player in NBA history. Even at this latest stage in his career, LeBron hasn’t really slowed down.

Last season he still put up averages of 24.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 8.2 assists per game on 51.3% shooting. These averages were better than most players who are 10 years younger than he is.

The reason why LeBron may soon be hanging up his shoes isn’t because of his play or his desire to play. It’s apparently because of his wife, Savannah.

While in New York, LeBron was out at a restaurant with Savannah and former Cleveland Cavaliers teammate Kevin Love and his wife. A video was recorded from the restaurant where LeBron is heard saying, “Savannah wants me to f—ing retire in the next year or so.”

So when will LeBron retire? We can’t say for sure just quite yet, but it will be sooner than later. As for us fans, we should appreciate his greatness for however long he continues to play.

About the Author Published Jun 29, 2025

TITAN FREY

Titan Frey is a dedicated father to three wonderful children, whom he takes immense pride in. His passions include reading, writing, basketball, both playing and watching, and playing chess. Titan spent five years working as a journalist for the basketball website fadeawayworld.net, where he served as editor-in-chief for four and a half years. One of his most notable achievements was interviewing Chuck Cooper III, the son of Chuck Cooper, the first African American ever drafted by an NBA team, and writing a biography that has been praised as the most definitive article about Cooper’s legacy. Titan is the author of more than ten novels and the screenwriter of three produced short films. His newest young adult novel, Echoes of the Hardwood: Braxton Foxworthy’s Time‑Travelling Book Report, blends basketball history with heartfelt storytelling and is now available. Order here: https://a.co/d/bo7BYz1