On May 14, Beijing time, Shams talked about the topic of James' retirement on the show, he said that James is expected to retire after two more years, when he will play a total of 23 seasons, the same as his current jersey number, in addition, the 2025-26 All-Star Game is also held in Los Angeles, which may become a celebration for other stars to send blessings to James.
Shams said on the show that from a physical standpoint, James will have no problem playing for another four or five years, but he has to consider his family, children and friends, how much support they have given him over the past 21 years, and make no small sacrifices. By all indications, James will play in the league for another two seasons. James has worn No. 23 and No. 6 in his NBA career, and most of the time he is still No. 23, and he has played 23 years in No. 23, which is indeed a good story.
Now he is expected to play in the NBA with his son for the remaining two seasons, whether it is father and son on the same team or as an opponent, it will be a good story. Some media posted an old photo of James and Bronny (above), lamenting that when Bronny was still young, James was already playing in the NBA, and now, Bronny is also stepping on this stage, James is still playing in the NBA, and at the age of 39, he can still average 25.7 points, 7.3 rebounds and 8.3 assists per game.
Recently, James' Lakers teammate Hachimura was interviewed and expressed his gratitude to James. On the topic of training with James, Hachimura said: "I really appreciate the time he spent with me and the amount of energy he put in. I've learned a lot and I've shown that through this season. I was able to follow him up close and work out with him, which made me more confident. I've had a lot better chemistry with him all season than I did last year. I saw his basketball IQ and all of that, so yes, it's an honor to be with him, learn about his journey and play with him. ”
Of course, James heard not only praise, but also criticism and sarcasm. Recently, a passage from Reggie Miller has caused heated discussions among fans, and the American media said that he is insinuating that James is throwing the pot.
The source of the matter was a quote from Timberwolves rising star Edwards. After losing to the Nuggets in G3, Edwards said after the game: "It's my responsibility, I'll take responsibility for this loss, I played without energy...... I let my team and the coach down. ”
Reggie Miller commented on Edwards' remarks, with the celebrity saying: "After watching this video, I like Anthony Edwards even more. We've got some veterans in the game who are on Mount Rushmore in many's mind, but who like to divert attention and blame others. A 22-year-old player can say it's my fault and I appreciate that. The U.S. media believes that this is Miller satirizing James, because James is often evaluated to divert the attention of the media and blame others.
James has been playing in the league for 21 years, and applause and criticism are no strangers to him. With only two seasons left for him to play in the NBA, will he be able to achieve anything surprising?