LeBron James Leaves Fans Speechless With New Picture
The Los Angeles Lakers still need to figure out what to do to appease LeBron James.
In the meantime, the 41-year-old superstar knows that he can't take a day off if he wants to keep playing at a high level for at least another year.
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That's why he's been hitting the gym tirelessly during the offseason, and, judging by the latest pic he shared on his IG story, he's in the best shape he's ever been.
Lakers fans flooded social media to react to this picture, gushing about his work ethic and unmatched durability:
"He will still be a baller at 41, that's crazy," one fan wrote.
"The Average male at the age of 25 doesn't even look like this.. Bro is 40," another one added.
"This guy could play until he's 50," one fan continued.
"2026 Championship build," another one added.
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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23).Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Even so, while he can clearly hold his own and still be relevant, James knows he's inching closer to his basketball mortality.
He even admitted that his wife, Savannah, doesn't want him to play for much longer:
"Savannah wants me to (expletive) retire in the next year or so," James admitted to Kevin Love in a now-viral clip.
James could technically run it back for another couple of years, as his younger son, Bryce Maximus, will be eligible to enter the NBA in next year's draft.
But even if that's the case, he's made it loud and clear that he won't play until the wheels fall off, which is why he's eager to pursue another championship while he still can, even if it's not in Los Angeles.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 6, 2025, where it first appeared.
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