That said, time stands still for no one, and James' exit will inevitably come.

In episode 8, “I’m Here!”

I have not seen that yet."

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That internal conflict in James resurfaces continually throughoutStarting 5and is never properly resolved.

It’s clear that James doesn’t need basketball.

His lifetime contract with Nike is said to be worth over $1 billion alone.

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The 6 foot 9 inch Akron native remains stubbornly enigmatic throughout the documentary.

Regardless, it is certain that James, with his legacy secure, will eventually want to go home.

When Will LeBron James Retire From The NBA?

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NBA superstars LeBron James, Jimmy Butler, Jayson Tatum, Domantas Sabonis, and Anthony Edwards give fans an intimate look at their lives on and off the court. The docuseries follows their 2023-2024 season, capturing not just the intense games but also personal moments with family, showing the balance between professional demands and personal commitments.

I just won’t show up to work the next day.

Nobody’s gonna know."

LeBron points at the camera in a screenshot from NBA 2K22.

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