LeBron James, 41, says athletes should not retire just because of age0

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• July 22, 2026

LeBron James, 41, said he doesn’t see why athletes should retire if they’re still performing at a high level. In a video posted Monday from a live “The Shop” podcast panel at Fanatics Fest, the NBA star talked about what keeps him playing after 23 seasons and why he’s not ready to stop. “One of