Fans Back Former 3x NBA Champion’s Bold Claim That LeBron James Could Play Until Age 45 ‘If He Chooses’
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LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers star, is currently the oldest active player in the NBA during the 2024-25 season. He is playing in his 22nd season in the league and recently celebrated his 40th birthday. As a result, fans are abuzz with speculation about his retirement. However, a former NBA player and three-time NBA champion recently surprised fans with a bold claim regarding James’ retirement plans
During a recent episode of NBA Today on ESPN, Udonis Haslem praised LeBron James, stating that the Lakers star could continue playing until he is 45 if he chooses to do so.
Haslem said, “What people don’t understand about LeBron is, it ain’t on him, it’s in him. This is who he is and if he wanted to, he could play another four or five years. I can say he can go to 40 or 45 if he wanted to.”
When ESPN uploaded a discussion segment on X (formerly Twitter), fans began to support Haslem’s perspective. Several fans shared their thoughts in the comment section, suggesting James could extend his career by another 4 to 5 seasons.
Udonis Haslem Reflects On LeBron James’ Work Ethics
Despite turning 40, James shows no signs of slowing down. He continues to outperform the league’s elite young players on the court. In a recent discussion on NBA Today, Udonis Haslem reflected on James’ work ethic, which has contributed to his dominance in the game.
“What people don’t understand is LeBron is the ultimate professional. If practice starts at 10, Bron rode his 10-speed to practice at 7 a.m., he’s gotten his shots up by 8 a.m., by 9 a.m., he’s lifted weights and he’s just preparing for practice.” Haslem said.
In 2015, before the NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers, a tweet from a Warriors fan went viral. In his tweet, he criticized LeBron James and predicted that James would retire by 30. However, James recently responded to that critic with a savage reply, as he is still playing in his 40s.
After the recent 117-108 victory over the Miami Heat, the Lakers are in 6th place in the Western Conference standings. They currently have a record of 21 wins and 17 losses in the 2024-25 NBA season.
REPORT: Authorities In Texas Have Put Out Warrants For The Arrest Of Former NFL MVP Adrian Peterson
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Adrian Peterson is in some legal hot water, with authorities in Fort Bend County, Texas, issuing warrants in his name.
According to USA Today, the warrants are out as a result of the former NFL MVP failing to appear in court for two separate child support cases.
“The current legal case is related to a misunderstanding regarding Adrian’s court appearances as it relates to child support, and he is actively working with his legal team to resolve this matter as quickly as possible,” Peterson’s publicist Denise White told the publication.
“He is committed to clearing up this situation and moving forward positively.”
