LeBron James Hesitates on Retirement Decision: ‘I Don’t Know What the Future Holds’

LeBron James on May 11
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NEED TO KNOW

• LeBron James is considering retirement after the Lakers' playoff loss but hasn't made a final decision yet
• He plans to spend time with his family and reflect before announcing his next steps publicly
• "I don't know what the future holds," James, 41, said after the season ended

LeBron James has fueled retirement rumors amid the end of the season.

After the Los Angeles Lakers' playoff exit on Monday, May 11, James admitted he still doesn't know whether he'll return for another NBA season, fueling retirement speculation surrounding the league's all-time leading scorer.

“I don't know what the future holds,” James, 41, said after the season ended, adding that he plans to take time with his family before making any decisions.

He went on to say he plans to go back and “recalibrate” with his family, adding that when he decides what he'll do, he'll make it known to the public.

The remarks came after the Lakers lost 115-110 in their Game 4 second-round playoff game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

“Nobody has any idea what the future holds, and I don’t either,” James said on Monday, reports The Associated Press. “I’ll take time to recalibrate and look over the season and see what’s best for my future, and when I get to that point, everyone will know.”