Draymond Green Drops Retirement Bombshell: ‘I Would Not Be Surprised’ if LeBron Quits After This Season

Are the 2026 playoffs the last ride for LeBron James in the NBA? One future Hall of Famer thinks so.

The Los Angeles Lakers superstar is 41 years old, but he’s pushed the Purple and Gold to a commanding 3-1 series lead after they were heavily picked as underdogs against the Houston Rockets.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at United Center on Jan 26, 2026.

While much remains undecided — the Lakers and Rockets series isn’t even over yet, with Game 5 set for Wednesday night — James is rumored to be extending his career for another season.

Whether that’s in Los Angeles, Cleveland, San Francisco or elsewhere, no one is sure, but one longtime rival thinks James could actually call it quits after this season ends.

Draymond Green ‘would not be surprised’ if LeBron James retires

Appearing on the “Post Moves with Candace Parker & Aliyah Boston” podcast, Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors expressed some doubt that James plays after this season.