Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James isn't sure if he wants to sign another NBA contract after his new one expires.
James said in an interview with ESPN's Dave McMenamin that his current contract may be his last.
“That is to say, [the last contract I will ever sign]” James said (at the 2:35 mark). “I'm never going to sit here and say, 'Oh, maybe not.' Yes, it could happen. Easily. But we'll see what happens.”
The 39-year-old James rejoined the Lakers on Wednesday on a two-year, $101.4 million contract that keeps him under contract through 2026. James also holds a player option for the 2025-26 season.
If he plays out the remainder of his current contract, he will play 23 seasons, surpassing Hall of Fame wing Vince Carter for the most NBA seasons played in a career.
James has set so many records throughout his legendary career that there's little hope he can accomplish anything he hasn't already: He's already the NBA's all-time leading scorer, a four-time MVP and a championship with three different organizations.
He will make his 20th All-Star appearance in the 2023-24 season, setting a new NBA record. James finished the season averaging 25.7 points and 8.3 assists per game while shooting 54.0/41.0/75.0 from the field, marking the second season of his career in which he shot over 40% from three-point range.
He'll also get to fulfill a dream next season of taking the court with his son, Bronny James, after the Lakers selected him 55th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft and subsequently signed him to a four-year, $7.9 million contract.
LeBron is expected to return and help Los Angeles bounce back from a first-round playoff exit, but his long-term future in the organization is far from certain.
