American basketball player LeBron James once again became the centre of attention, not just for his performance on the court, but also for a social media post that has sparked fresh retirement rumours.
LeBron, who is playing a record 23rd season in the National Basketball Association (NBA), is currently in the tail end of his career and is expected to retire soon. He is also playing on an expiring contract.
After the Los Angeles Lakers broke their three-game losing streak with an emphatic 141-116 win over the Atlanta Hawks, LeBron took to Instagram to share a series of photos from the victory. The caption of the post caught everyone’s attention.
“No matter if you LOVE or HATE me you will REMEMBER me.”
**Why are fans speculating his retirement?**
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Those few words were enough to send the basketball world into speculation mode. Fans and analysts quickly began wondering whether LeBron was hinting at a possible farewell, especially given where he stands in his legendary career.
Meanwhile, the retirement talk has grown even louder because of LeBron’s 23rd-season jersey patch, which many fans see as part of a possible farewell tour. Trading card company Topps announced that the NBA legend will wear a special patch to mark his 23rd season, and this has been interpreted by many as a hint that the end of his career could be near.
LeBron, who is 41 years old, is currently in his 23rd NBA season, an achievement no other player in league history has reached. What makes the situation even more confusing is that LeBron is still performing at an elite level.
Against the Hawks, he delivered a vintage display, finishing with 31 points, nine rebounds and 10 assists in just 32 minutes, shooting 12 of 20 from the field. LeBron did miss the start of the season due to injury, but he has continued to lead the Lakers with consistency since returning to the court.
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