LeBron James was named the MVP at the 2024 Paris Olympics, leading Team USA in assists and rebounds while finishing four points behind Steph Curry for the lead in that category. Clearly at 39 years of age, he is still playing basketball at an elite level. Which leads one to logically ask: “What about the Los Angeles Games in 2028?”
“I can’t see myself playing in Los Angeles 2028,” James said, per Donatas Urbonas of BasketNews. “I didn’t see myself playing in Paris 2024, too. But four years from now, I can’t see it.”
Could LeBron Medal In Another Sport?
On a recent episode of “The Shop,” the Los Angeles Lakers star named long jump and high jump as two sports he could potentially compete in at the Olympics, provided he has enough time to prepare.
“There’s zero competition that I can compete in without preparation, but I think maybe the long jump?” James said. “I think I can do the long jump, maybe, or the high jump. If you give me some time, I need about six months, eight months, or whatever of preparation to get to that.”
When asked if he could medal in either sport, James responded, “Yeah, I’m an only-podium guy.” Crazy talk at 39? Maybe. But I for one would not bet against King James.