James has since been involved in both trade and retirement rumors as Paul made it clear James wants to push for a title, leading to beliefs that next season is his last hoorah. Something that a viral video featuring James saying that his wife, Savannah, wants him to retire has only fueled.

However, the four-time NBA champion received a frightening retirement prediction from his son, Bryce James. "I ain't gonna lie that's OD (overdose-doing too much)," the Arizona freshman said on Instagram Live in response to a comment about him potentially joining his father in the league in 2026.