The GOAT debate in the NBA has ensured that LeBron James and Michael Jordan will forever be linked to each other. James and Jordan are widely viewed as the strongest contenders for that title, with the younger generation tending to side with the former and the older with the latter.
Jordan cannot add to his resume, though, having retired in 2003, but James can. The 40-year-old just finished his 22nd season in the NBA, in which he averaged 24.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, 8.2 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.6 blocks per game for the Los Angeles Lakers.
James remains a force in the NBA, but the end of his career isn't too far away now.
Lebron James and Michael Jordan on the court during halftime of the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
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When it comes to post-retirement plans, James stated he has no interest whatsoever in getting into coaching. As for a media role, he is already co-hosting the "Mind the Game" podcast with Steve Nash. The show has proven to be a success, and major TV networks have certainly taken notice.
ESPN lead NBA producer Tim Corrigan is hopeful that James will join the network as an analyst post-retirement. It does seem like there will be a lot of competition for his services, though, with Front Office Sports' Michael McCarthy reporting that ESPN, Prime and NBC would be compelled to talk with James after retirement.
James recently teamed up with Amazon for a commercial, and it seems to be the one with the upper hand. If he chooses NBC, though, he could end up working alongside Jordan.
Jordan is joining NBC's NBA coverage for the 2025-26 season as a special contributor. It's unclear if he'll be with the network long-term, but if he chooses to, we could finally see him and James team up.
