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Ex-Knicks guard urges LeBron James to consider retirement after Celtics game

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 6:25 AM

Last updated Nov 12, 2026

Ex-Knicks guard urges LeBron James to consider retirement after Celtics game

Summary

LeBron James faced criticism after a challenging performance against the Boston Celtics on November 11. In that game, Jayson Tatum scored 21 points and dunked over James as the Celtics took control for a 22-point victory. Former NBA player Raymond Felton expressed concern about James, questioning if this could be his last season due to signs of decline. James signed a two-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers this summer but only committed to the current season. He previously contemplated retirement after the 2025-26 season but ultimately returned to play.

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By the Numbers

•LeBron James played against the Boston Celtics on November 11.
•Jayson Tatum dunked over James during the game.
•James is in his record 24th NBA season.
•Raymond Felton urged James to consider retirement.
•James signed a two-year contract with the 76ers but hasn't committed beyond this season.

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6:25 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Looking Like He’s Lost a Step,’ ‘I Hate It’ — Ex-Knicks Guard Urges LeBron James To Consider Early Retirement After Getting Posterized by Jayson Tatum

What they're saying

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LeBron James’ performance against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night left former NBA guard Raymond Felton concerned about what he was seeing from the 41-year-old. James is already navigating a record 24th NBA season, and Felton and his co-hosts questioned how much the four-time MVP has left during Wednesday’s episode of “To The Baha.
— Yahoo Sports

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