LeBron James discusses retirement plans, says passion will dictate decision

LeBron James, at 41 years old and coming off his 23rd NBA season, reflects on his career and potential retirement in a recent interview with TIME Magazine. He emphasizes that his decision will not hinge on age or statistics but rather on his love for the game. James states he will know it’s time to retire when he loses the desire to prepare for games and practices. Despite missing 22 games this past season, he averaged 20.9 points, 7.2 assists, and 6.1 rebounds, demonstrating his continued productivity. As an unrestricted free agent, family considerations and championship ambitions will also influence his decision on whether to return for a 24th season.

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