James will welcome the last year of his Lakers career! The team s attitude is revealed: I hope he leaves the team after his contract expires

On July 27, US media ClutchPoints reporter Brett Siegel reported that all signs indicate that James will usher in the last season of his career and may announce his retirement decision in August; today's famous reporter Marc Stein refuted the rumors that James retired next year and said that James will usher in the last year of his Lakers' career, and will join other teams tomorrow and may play for 25 years.

Marc Stein said: I believe that the 2025-26 season will not be LeBron's last season. I reiterate that only he can really know, and my opinion is based more on intuition than reporting, but I tend to think he will announce it before a certain season begins. So far, there is no sign that James has begun to consider playing for another season. At least not yet.

Marc Stein said: I expect him to retire as a non-Lakes player. It is now obvious that the Lakers have started the Luca Doncic era. It looks like they are viewing the 2025-26 season as LeBron's last season in Los Angeles. If James doesn't want to be forced to retire, it's almost certain that he will have to find a new team next summer. By comparison, I think LeBron has played for a full 25 seasons a real possibility.

Stein continued: This is purely a current intuitive judgment, but I wouldn't be surprised if he continues to play for two more seasons after the new season. I've made it clear that I think he will play until at least the 24th season. At that time, why not fight for a quarter of a century?

Marc Stein also reported that James will usher in his eighth consecutive Lakers training camp at the end of September. This will be the longest continuous time he has played for a team in his career. During this offseason, he did not apply for a deal or request a buyout contract. He also knew very well that even if these requirements were made, they might not be able to be realized.

James has a very thorough understanding of the league's dynamics. He understands that the threat of his departure from the Lakers next summer is no longer there. In the first 22 seasons of his career, every team he is on is worried that he will leave, but the industry generally believes that the best solution for the Lakers' future is to let James' contract end naturally after the 2025-26 season.

40-year-old James has played for 22 seasons, and has played in a total of 1,562 regular season, ranking second in history, and is still 50 games away from Robert Parish (1,612 games). In the new season, James is expected to surpass the celebrities and enjoy the first place in history.

How long can James play? Let's wait and see.