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LeBron James Flatly Rules Out Coaching After Playing Career

He points to ownership or front-office paths as likelier options after he retires.

LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first quarter of Game Four of the First Round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Target Center on April 27, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Oct 25, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) with Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick against the Phoenix Suns during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • James told CGTN Sports Scene, “No, no coaching for me… I don’t have coaching in my future,” reaffirming he will not pursue the sidelines.
  • He previously said on his Mind the Game show there is “zero chance” he becomes a head coach.
  • He enters his 23rd NBA season after opting into a $52.6 million player option with the Lakers.
  • Despite turning 41 during the season, he remains highly productive, averaging 24.4 points, 7.8 rebounds and 8.2 assists last year on strong shooting splits.
  • Speculation about his next steps leans toward potential ownership or front-office roles, while figures like Paul Pierce and Carmelo Anthony suggest this could be his final season.