The King Signs Off: LeBron James Officially Announces Retirement After 22 Legendary NBA Seasons
LeBron James has officially announced his retirement at age 41, bringing to an end 22 legendary NBA seasons in which he won everything, broke every record, and redefined what it means to be a basketball player.
The King has left the building. LeBron James has officially announced his retirement at 41, stepping away from the NBA courts after 22 legendary seasons and leaving behind a legacy for the ages. Cleveland, Miami, Los Angeles — each city loved the King in their own way.
Numbers for the Ages
- 🏀 All-time NBA scoring leader — 42,145 points
- 🏆 4 NBA Championships (Cleveland, Miami ×2, Los Angeles)
- 🥇 4 regular season MVP awards
- 📊 First player ever to score 40,000 points
- 🌍 Olympic gold medallist 2024
"I never played for myself. I played for every kid dreaming in Compton, Akron, and everywhere around the world." — LeBron James