LeBron James, the star of the Los Angeles Lakers team, who during the last playoffs called into question a possible retirement, confirmed that he will participate in the 2023-2024 North American professional basketball championship. celebrates his 21st season in the NBA, reports EFE.

LeBron James will celebrate his 21st NBA season at age 39: Retirement postponed

“The day I can’t give it my all on the field is the day they’re done. Lucky for you guys, that day isn’t today,” joked “King James” at the ESPYS Awards on ESPN.

Thus, LeBron James will become the sixth player in NBA history to play 21 seasons and join a select club that includes the legendary Kevin Garnett, Dirk Nowitzki, Robert Parish, Kevin Willis and Vince Carter (the latter holds the all-time record with 22 seasons). in the strongest basketball league on the planet).

The star, who will turn 39 in December, said in May after the Lakers lost the Western Conference finals to the Denver Nuggets that he had to “think a lot” about his future.

Previously, the leading scorer in the history of the NBA said several times that he would like to play in the NBA with his son Bronny, who is currently playing in the university championship (USC), reports Agerpres.

LeBron James, a four-time NBA champion, will earn a salary of $47 million next season with the Los Angeles Lakers, with an option for about $50 million for the 2024-2025 season.