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Stephen A. Smith says he already knows when LeBron James is going to retire

LeBron James just started his 24th season in the NBA. The basketball icon, who is the GOAT in some people’s eyes, extended his own record when he played for the Philadelphia 76ers in their season opener against the New York…

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Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 7:02 AM

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Stephen A. Smith stated that he believes LeBron James will retire after playing 25 NBA seasons.
James made his debut for the Philadelphia 76ers in an opening night victory against the New York Knicks.
The appearance marked the start of James' 24th NBA season, extending his own all-time league record.

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Stephen A. Smith stated on ESPN that he believes LeBron James will retire after completing 25 NBA seasons. Speaking after James made his Philadelphia 76ers debut in a season-opening victory against the New York Knicks, Smith noted James' transition to playing center and defending opposing big men.

Smith argued that these are the final two years of James' career, predicting James aims to play a quarter of a century before retiring. James, currently playing in his record-extending 24th season, previously stated that he has not finalized whether he will play 24, 25, or 26 years.

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