While Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James knows the end of his legendary NBA career is drawing nearer, he's thankful he isn't feeling any outside pressure to retire.

On Tuesday, James made a major statement about his future with the Lakers and in the NBA while speaking with the Associated Press’ Jonathan Landrum Jr. “I have a lot of time to take care of my injury, my knee, the rest of my body and make sure I’m as close to 100% as possible when training camp begins in late September,” James said.

LeBron James will not likely compete in the 2028 Summer Olympics, which will be held in Los Angeles. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, James was asked if there was any update on him playing for Team USA in his adopted hometown in three years.

On a recent episode of Mind the Game, LeBron James addressed a fan-submitted question that caught his attention. During the conversation, co-host and fellow NBA legend Steve Nash asked LeBron which team he would like to coach if he ever chose to step into that role after retirement. In response, Bron quickly shut down the idea.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continues historic playoff run; beats Michael Jordan and LeBron James following Game 5 NBA Finals win against the Indiana Pacers.

WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark talks about a potential shooting contest between herself and NBA greats LeBron James and Steph Curry.

LeBron James ' Olympic teammate is poking fun at the Lakers star for his "old" man behavior. Tyrese Haliburton, who won a gold medal at the Summer Olympics alongside 40-year-old James, revealed one of the "old" things the NBA superstar did in Paris that caught the attention of his younger teammates.

LeBron James has been in the NBA for over two decades. During that amazingly long career, he’s had his fair share of embarrassing moments. A few of those have come on the court, from his 2011 Finals collapse to his sudden penchant for wearing Wendell Carter Jr.