The one career LeBron James won't pursue after retirement
The one career LeBron James won't pursue after retirement
LeBron James is nearing the end of his storied NBA career. The question is how much longer will he play in the NBA and how much will he add to his legacy?
He has a player option for next season, and he has just under two weeks to decide whether to play on it or opt out, presumably in order to sign a slightly longer new contract. He has been expected to play out that option, but Anthony Irwin of ClutchPoints recently reported that there is a real chance James will opt out instead.
An ESPN producer said that he hopes to hire James to be a network analyst once the superstar calls it quits. On his "Mind the Game" podcast, James was asked by a fan if he will become a coach once his playing career ends, and he emphatically shot down that possibility.
"There's no way," James responded. "There's no way, guys. ... Zero chance."
Some may assume that just about any true superstar can become a successful coach. However, it isn't quite that easy, partly because such players lack the patience to deal with less talented players, especially since such players don't have the same natural talent or feel for the game.
Some Lakers fans may remember that in 1994, Magic Johnson tried to coach the team late in the season. Although it briefly had some success under his guidance at first, it then went on a 10-game losing streak to end the season. Johnson promptly quit after he was shocked at the lack of dedication and focus that the players on the team had.
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