James talks about retirement again: It has not been decided yet, two factors are the key

June 18th NBA superstar LeBron James recently accepted an exclusive interview with the Associated Press and rarely opened his heart to the end of his career. The legendary player, who is about to enter his 22nd season, admitted that the idea of ​​retirement did indeed emerge in his mind, but emphasized that the final decision has not been made yet, and the unconditional support of his family has become a key driving force for him to move forward.

"My children told me: 'Dad, keep chasing your dreams. This is your dream, stay focused, you are always by our side.'" James emotionally retelled his children in the interview, "When you get such support from your closest family, everything will become much easier." These words reveal the profound impact of family power on his career.

Faced with the sensitive topic of retirement, 39-year-old James showed extraordinary candidness: "At this stage of his career, it is human nature to think about the end of his life. You will think: Is it this year? Or next year? These ideas will always quietly emerge when the journey reaches this point." He admitted that the thinking brought by time is unavoidable.

However, the NBA historical scoring champion made it clear that he did not set a specific retirement schedule: "I have not yet set a specific date or year for myself." James emphasized that the final decision will depend on two key factors - "my physical condition" and "the family's reaction to it." Body functions and family consensus will be the key yardstick to measure whether he can continue to fight.

James currently has one year left on his contract with the Lakers, worth $51.4 million, and has the player option for the 2024-25 season. Last season, he still averaged 25.7 points, 7.3 rebounds and 8.3 assists per game, and his competitive state was amazing. This interview is one of the few topics of James' publicly talking about retirement during the offseason, and his frankness has attracted widespread attention from the basketball community.

When a legend who has fought for more than 20 years begins to face the end, fans truly realize the weight of time. James' candidness is not a trailer for exit, but an alternative declaration of his love for basketball. The support of the family is like an invisible champion ring, which gives him the 39-year-old still the confidence to play against time on the field. Perhaps the real legend does not lie in never ending, but in every time you appear, you can hear the applause of the audience for love.