LeBron James is eyeing adding another championship to his long list of accolades, but the current situation suggests otherwise.
While the excitement to exercise his $52.6 million player option for the 2025-26 NBA season is still fresh, his personal life might cut it short. Reports indicate that Savannah James, LeBron’s wife, is quietly advocating for him to consider retirement sooner than he might expect.
During a dinner conversation recently captured on social media, LeBron was overheard acknowledging Savannah’s wishes for him to retire within the next year. However, this development has struck a chord with the NBA fans.
Savannah James apparently wants LeBron to retire within the next year or so, per @ShamsCharania
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) June 29, 2025
“It remains to be seen if James will reach season No. 24 or beyond. James went out to dinner in New York City this past week with his wife, Savannah; Miami Heat big man Kevin Love… pic.twitter.com/fiaw3hydd5
After dedicating two decades of his life to the game, Savannah wants LeBron to step away from the demanding league and enjoy life beyond basketball. And as far as all of us know, the kind of influence she has over James, the Akron-born might pull the trigger on it.
Fans React To Savannah Pushing LeBron James To Retire Earlier
Although fans never want their favorite superstars to retire, that is the case with LeBron fans. They are having none of it from Savannah and want to keep playing for as long as he can.
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Soon after ESPN’s report reached the right audience, there appeared a major uproar against the development. And like always, LeBron’s fans poured it all on social media.
“She waited all this time she can easily wait 15 more years,” a fan commented.
She waited all this time she can easily wait 15 more years
— Turbo-t (@TurboTickle) June 29, 2025
“Mrs Savannah you have to understand…WE NOT LETTING HIM RETIRE,” another fan wrote.
Mrs Savannah you have to understand…WE NOT LETTING HIM RETIRE
— Toxic ☣️ (@ToxicLakers) June 29, 2025
“Do not let her enroll in Jiu Jitsu,” a third one added.
Do not let her enroll in Jiu Jitsu
— Steve Shields (@SteveSh66200549) June 29, 2025
“Oh so she’s trying to be like Giselle huh… Learn from TB… Keep. Playing!” another fan said.
Oh so she’s trying to be like Giselle huh…
— Nick Krantz (@NeuroFitNick) June 29, 2025
Learn from TB… Keep. Playing!
“Women ruining everything yet again,” a comment read.
Women ruining everything yet again
— Brady Smith (@thebradycsmith) June 29, 2025
“Does she not realize once he leaves it behind there’s no getting it back?” a user asked.
Does she not realize once he leaves it behind there's no getting it back? 😔
— Xiuni 🖤V4 🖤 ~ I follow back, if u dnt suck 💫 (@xiuniqt) June 29, 2025
Whatever way he goes, LeBron would still be upsetting some. While most of his fans want him to keep chasing his lifelong dream, others want him to take rest and continue with his other life goals.
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