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Patrick Andres

INSANE: Rich paul shares whether he has insight into lebron james s plans for 2026 season | Rare Historical Photos

LeBron James puts his hands on his hips during a Lakers game. | Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Contrary to popular belief, Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James will not play forever.

Despite an All-NBA selection in his age-40 season, James is simply not producing at the levels he hit as recently as the early 2020s. It's a testament to James's once-in-a-lifetime skill that a down year for him is an up year for most players.

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