Lakers’ LeBron James Fuels Retirement Rumors With new Golf Obsession

This may not raise any eyebrows on the surface, but when you analyze this newfound interest closer, it may be a hint at James’ future plans. Retired athletes have been synonymous with golfing for decades, so it could be a sign of things to come as the king becomes more familiar with the game.

Active players have actually begun to give the sport much more representation, but James has been absent from these events and conversations. Spending much more time with his family and personal ventures, it feels like a not-so-subtle hint that the four-time champion is on his way out the door very soon.

At last year’s trade deadline, the Los Angeles Lakers made a blockbuster deal to acquire Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks for Anthony Davis. James and Davis had a strong, well-documented friendship, so it became obvious through their media appearances that they were blindsided by the deal and would have preferred to stay together.

The Lakers organization has been catering to Doncic ever since, which has allegedly been off-putting to James, which could be a reason he appears to be so detached from basketball now. NBA fans have known the end is near for James for some years now, but the time for him to retire seems to be approaching more rapidly by the day now.