Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has undoubtedly been the best player since he entered the NBA in 2003, but his career could soon be coming to an end.

Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce thinks James will retire following the 2025-2026 season.

“If I’m a betting man, I think this will be his last season,” Pierce said about James, via Dallas Hoops Journal . “You know, I think he’s played 21, 22 years. He’s been the GOAT for so long. He’s maintained the stats. We appreciate what he brought to the game and how he’s held the mantle since (Michael) Jordan left. Bron is one of them ones. We appreciate him. But I think his time is up. But we appreciate what he’s done for the league.”

James, 40, is entering his 23rd NBA season. The 21-time All-Star exercised his $52.6 million player optio

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