James announces his retirement? Lakers reporter: The time is right. Announce in advance to receive tribute like Kobe.

October 7th News LeBron James previously updated the social media and wrote: "All decisions in all decisions, on October 7th, 12 noon in the United States East."

Lakers team reporter Daniel Starkand and TrevorLane talked about James' updates on the LakersNation podcast.

TrevorLane said: "Most people's first reaction to this is the 'ultimate decision' - announcing retirement, but is this too superficial? He turned 41 in December, which will indeed trigger speculation on retirement, but he chatted and laughed on the media day, emphasizing that he still enjoyed the preparation process. This is exactly the hardest part of the players. What really defeated the players is often not the confrontation on the field, but the torment of preparation day after day. But LeBron is obviously still enjoying it. "

" Of course, it is not surprising that he retires at any time with his achievements. I personally think he will play for another year or two, but it is not surprising if he really leaves after this season. Judging from the timing, it makes sense to announce his retirement now. Kobe announced the last season in the season that year, and LeBron is likely to not retire quietly like Duncan, and announce in advance that he can accept goodbye and tribute in every stadium like Kobe."