LeBron James has achieved it all: four NBA championships, four MVP awards, 20 All-Star selections, and a record-breaking career that includes three Olympic gold medals. Over the past two decades, he has been one of the most dominant athletes in the world. As he continues to impress with his longevity and versatility, many expect him to remain a force in the NBA for another 4-5 years.
But what comes next for the King after he retires?
LeBron may have just dropped a hint about his post-retirement plans. In a recent Instagram story, he shared an ESPN post about Monte Harrison—a former MLB player who, after retiring, became a freshman wide receiver for the Razorbacks. James playfully captioned the post, “Me when I retire from the league! Haha!” Could we see the basketball legend take on a new athletic challenge at the collegiate level? The idea of LeBron swapping the court for the gridiron is certainly intriguing!
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James was drafted right out of high school. The veteran has never played on the collegiate level. But as he reveals his wish to play in college post-retirement, hopefully, fans might wonder if he’ll consider playing any other sport. It will be interesting to see him take the same turn as Michael Jordan after his third championship. But James seems more of a football player if not the dominant force he is on the court, mainly due to his physique. Luckily for James, he has some experience on the grass in his resume.
Back in high school, outside of basketball, James played as a wide receiver on the field. Given his athleticism at the time, if James were to continue playing football, he could’ve made the case for a tight-end or a receiver position in college. Surprisingly, his versatility has been the same ever since, even at the age of 39. On the brighter side, one of the more intriguing questions would be which college would LeBron suit up for.
LeBron James has a couple of Universities in mind
If the King ever had the chance to play on the collegiate level, it would be with Ohio State. However, his fandom for the Buckeyes is quite famous. And for the same reason, James was once asked to pick any school other than his favorite to play for. To many’s surprise, LeBron favored the Blue Devils and the UNC. And why not? In the early 2000s, these were the top colleges to look out for in terms of NBA talent. For LeBron to play under these big names would’ve only solidified his stature as a college athlete. Consequently, if he considers playing on the collegiate level following his retirement, he’ll have his pool of school names ready.
Of course, James won’t be retiring any time soon, but when he does, there is a great chance that he will look over to his business side. The King is worth a billion dollars and it wouldn’t be so common to watch a billionaire pick up a sport post-retirement. While James continues to dominate on the hardwood, he’ll have the spotlight all for himself, as he approaches his last few seasons in the league. What are your thoughts on James’ post-retirement plans? Do you think he should play in the NCAA? Let us know in the comments.
