LeBron James Shares Cryptic Jay-Z Quote Fueling Retirement

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James gestures after passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

LeBron James shared a Jay-Z quote on Instagram, causing fans to think he might quit basketball.

LeBron James Shares Cryptic Jay-Z Quote Fuelling Retirement Rumors https://t.co/15wJxjzups

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Rumors of LeBron James retiring started after the Lakers’ 4-0 playoff loss to the Denver Nuggets. LeBron answered questions about his future in basketball, saying,

We’ll see what happens going forward. I don’t know,

the Lakers star said during postgame interviews.

Lebron James quoting one of my all time favorite Jay-Z songs 👀 pic.twitter.com/FX6de3OS28

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I’ve got a lot to think about, to be honest. Just for me personally going forward with the game of basketball.

James has since taken to Instagram to fuel the rumors with a JAY-Z lyric,

I’m supposed to be #1 on everybody list. We’ll see what happens when I no longer exist.

LeBron James told @mcten that he will consider retirement this offseason. pic.twitter.com/X7mlBz1mfr

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This isn’t the first time LeBron has turned to JAY-Z to express himself. After his Lakers defeated the Memphis Grizzlies and eliminated them from the NBA Playoffs last month (April 29), LeBron James referenced Jay-Z’s lyrics from his song “Trouble” from his comeback album Kingdom Come.

Which artist’s lyrics do you turn to when you’re trying to express yourself?

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