LeBron James revealed that he does not plan to pursue coaching after retiring from basketball.
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is widely regarded as one of the smartest basketball players to ever play the game.
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Often nicknamed "LeCoach" or "LeGM" by his fans, LeBron seems like a natural candidate to become a head coach, given his extraordinary basketball IQ and the immense respect and authority he commands among players.
However, LeBron put those rumors to rest during an appearance on the Mind the Game podcast.
"There's no way, there's no way guys. It ain't happening," LeBron said.
Many NBA legends have successfully transitioned to coaching after their playing careers ended.
Among the Hall of Famers who have taken on head coaching roles are Bill Russell, Kevin McHale, Isiah Thomas, Jason Kidd, Larry Bird, Jerry West, and several others.
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