Several prominent figures in the basketball world, including Kendrick Perkins and Charles Barkley, have expressed the opinion that LeBron James should retire soon to preserve his legacy and GOAT status. Perkins emphasized that continuing to play could harm James' standing as one of the greatest of all time.
.@official_bscott says LeBron should be the Lakers next head coach 👀 https://t.co/hCoqabF6be
.@LegsESPN disagrees with @KendrickPerkins that LeBron should retire. "I actually think it can add to his legacy being this good and this deep into his career." https://t.co/xNaWcdJ3TB
Charles Barkley hopes LeBron James will retire ‘while he can still play.’ [📽️ @ClubShayShay] READ MORE ➡️ https://t.co/ahZwTUFpGK https://t.co/8HShpohG1P
Charles Barkley on LeBron James: "I hope he retires soon because I hated the way I retired- because I sucked." 🏀 https://t.co/TOo3QNBUQK https://t.co/ztHICdpmhu
.@Espngreeny thinks LeBron James has been UNLUCKY not to win more than four titles 😳👇 https://t.co/3Y532oIRMw https://t.co/cumCCw481O
"I'm not saying [LeBron James] can't go out there and average 25 or 28 points per game. All I'm saying is, why not retire when you're on top?" —@kendrickperkins thinks it's time for LeBron to retire 👀 https://t.co/pDMOMZb4ev
"The more LeBron James continues to play the game of basketball, the more it’s going to hurt his legacy and the more it’s going to continue to hurt his GOAT argument." - @KendrickPerkins https://t.co/qggpdxVVE0
Charles Barkley: 'I hope [LeBron James] retires soon because I hated the way I retired' https://t.co/39cU8ufEG7 https://t.co/xPgk2KO7au
Kendrick Perkins: “I wish LeBron James would retire” #KendrickPerkins #LeBronJames https://t.co/XXlNFioyym
"I wish LeBron James would retire... The more LeBron James continues to play the game of basketball, the more it's going to hurt his legacy and the more it's going to continue to hurt his GOAT argument." — Kendrick Perkins 🗣️ (via @FirstTake) https://t.co/11PyKJHYQS
"I wish LeBron James would retire. Not because I don't want to see more of LeBron James. ... The more LeBron James continues to play the game of basketball, the more it's going to hurt his legacy and the more it's going to continue to hurt his GOAT argument." —@KendrickPerkins https://t.co/WbU2IpjDWZ
Charles Barkley has simple reason for wanting LeBron James to retire soon https://t.co/fVXaLhol4K
.@stephenasmith believes having 10 different head coaches takes away from LeBron James' case for the NBA GOAT. "Maybe that's the reason LeBron has four rings instead of six." 👀 https://t.co/HAOmLHAukd
Charles Barkley details why LeBron James should retire #CharlesBarkley #LeBronJames https://t.co/KdjMf5L2Ty
“I hope he retires soon because I hated the way I retired… Your ego says you can still do it… I don’t want to see any great players play when they’re past their prime.” Charles Barkley on why he thinks LeBron James should retire 🗣️ (via @ClubShayShay) https://t.co/GypviGjDeA
“I hope he retires soon because I hated the way I retired… Your ego says you can still do it… I don’t want to see any great play when they’re past their prime.” Charles Barkley on why he thinks LeBron James should retire 🗣️ (via @ClubShayShay) https://t.co/GypviGjDeA