LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers has been in the NBA for 22 seasons already, and he isn’t stopping now.
Despite the fact that he has done so much and is nearly 41 years old, James is still a vital part of the Lakers and one of the most important players in the league.
Carmelo Anthony, who was just inducted into the Hall of Fame, loves and supports James with all his heart, but he feels it’s time for him to retire.
“He’s still going, it’s unbelievable, man. That’s my brother. We talk about being around, being together, being tied, being connected, being talked about since we were 17, 18… And for me to be entering the Hall of Fame, and for him, hopefully, to get his a– up out of there and come on over this side. Enough is enough. Give it a break,” Anthony said.
Carmelo Anthony thinks it time for LeBron James to retire:
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Anthony is partly teasing James because, like everyone else, he is amazed to see this sort of longevity.
A lot of people thought that James would last a long time in the league because of the way he handles and takes care of his body.
However, few people thought he’d be entering his 23rd season.
And even fewer people thought he’d still be averaging nearly 25 points a night.
James has slowed down a little, but not a lot, and that has people wondering how long he’ll be in the league.
The latest reports say that he doesn’t know and is approaching his career one season at a time.
Some fans have speculated that James could play until he’s 44 or 45, and there is really no reason to doubt that.
He’s still a stunning player at his age, and it feels like he is outrunning Father Time.
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