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Par Pierre-Andréa Fraile | Journaliste sportif
As he approached 40, LeBron James played a major role in Team USA’s triumph at the Paris Olympics. As formidable as ever, the King was clear about a possible remake of this feat… in 2028, in Los Angeles.
Given the XXL supporting cast at his disposal, he could have been content to play veteran and take it easy on the floor. Instead, he made a major contribution to his country’s triumph. At 39 years of age, LeBron James struggled at the Paris Games to give the USA its umpteenth Olympic gold medal. This despite the fact that he was 39 at the time.
Named best player of the tournament, the Lakers’ leader showed he still had plenty of gas in the tank. The same was true in the months that followed, during an NBA 2024-25 season at the end of which he still received votes in the MVP ballot. As if to say that the impact of time is still not felt in his performances, which forces us to envisage the wildest scenarios.
LeBron James stands firm ahead of the Los Angeles Olympics
Although he’s now in his forties, LeBron still doesn’t look like he’s about to retire. On the contrary, according to one of his Los Angeles team-mates, he could even extend his career for a few more years. Even to the point of claiming a place on the American roster… for the 2028 Games? Asked about this by Tony Maglio of The Hollywood Reporter, he preferred to keep the door closed:
LeBron James: I still think it’s very unlikely. First of all, man, what year is it? 2025? (Laughs) Nah, nothing’s changed. I mean, if I had to project myself into the future, I’d say I’ll always be there to support Team USA. It’s going to be my whole life like that, that’s for sure. But can you see me continuing until 2028 and taking part in the Olympics that year? I don’t see it happening.
I’ve given everything I’ve got and I’ll always be grateful, loyal and devoted to Team USA and American basketball.
For the time being, “Captain America” doesn’t dare to dream of a last-ditch effort for the national team back home in the City of Angels, despite all the symbolism that would accompany such a decision.
This position is actually quite understandable, given that LBJ will be approaching his 44th birthday in 2028. However, the record for the oldest basketball player to compete in the Olympics belongs to Marcelino Huertas, who was 41 years and 63 days old when he faced France in Paris last summer. But if there’s one man capable of sweeping aside that mark and taking it, it’s Bron.
