Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James won the Most Valuable Player award at the 2024 Men's Basketball Olympics. As the oldest player on the U.S. team, this was his fourth Olympics, sparking discussions about his potential participation in the 2028 Olympics. In an interview with FIBA, James did not completely rule out returning but hinted at retirement, saying, "I can't imagine myself playing in Los Angeles [at the 2028 Olympics]." This news is disappointing for fans, as it suggests James may not compete in 2028. 

Despite this, his performance in the Olympics was impressive, contributing 14 points, 6 rebounds, 10 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block in the gold medal game against France. By 2028, James will be close to 45 years old, making his continued NBA competition uncertain. His career with the Lakers is also nearing its end. Known as the "King," James demonstrated exceptional leadership and playmaking skills during the Olympics.

In the past NBA season, he became the league's all-time scoring leader and the first player to score 40,000 career points. Turning 40 in his 22nd NBA season, James was selected to his 20th All-Star game and averaged 25.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 8.3 assists, and 1.3 steals per game.