In a long-awaited appearance on Jason and Travis Kelce’s smash hit podcast “New Heights,” NBA icon LeBron James finally addressed the viral post that has trailed him through his 30s and into his 40s. The meme, which originated on X (formerly Twitter) back in 2015, boldly proclaimed, “Lebron is 30, this f—ery won’t go on for much longer, thank god.”
The four-time NBA champion couldn’t help but chuckle when the Kelce brothers brought up the post that just won’t die. “I saw that [post] throughout all my 30s,” James admitted with a grin. “And I laughed at it every single time.”
In a shocking twist, the X user apparently posted an updated version when James turned 40 in December, leaving the Kelce crew in stitches. Never one to back down from a challenge, the Lakers star fired back, warning the poster that they’ll be “real upset” when he hits the big 5-0.
Father-Son Duo Makes NBA History
The conversation shifted to a more heartwarming topic: James’ son Bronny, who made his highly anticipated NBA debut last season. The father-son duo etched their names in the history books as the first to share the court in an NBA game.
Beaming with pride, James praised Bronny as “the most chill, easy, fun kid in the world.” The NBA’s all-time leading scorer has made no secret of his desire to play alongside his eldest son before hanging up his sneakers for good.
LeBron’s Brush with the NFL
In a surprising revelation, James confessed that he seriously considered pursuing an NFL career during the NBA’s 2011 lockout. “I didn’t know when we would make the deal with the owners and get our league going,” he explained. “So I actually thought about it back then. I was still young enough to get out there with y’all. But that’s the only time I’ve actually considered it.”
“I love the NFL. But Christmas is our day.”
– LeBron James on the NBA’s Christmas Day viewership
James also walked back his playful jab at the NFL’s Christmas Day ratings dominance. “I saw the f—ing numbers after the fact. You guys kicked our ass, alright,” he conceded with a laugh. “From a viewership standpoint, y’all kicked our ass.”
The King’s Reign Continues
Now in his 22nd NBA season, the 38-year-old James shows no signs of slowing down. He’s averaging an impressive 23.7 points, 8.8 assists, and 7.6 rebounds per game while shooting a sizzling 50.9% from the field.
As the basketball world waits with bated breath to see how many more chapters James will add to his legendary career, one thing is certain: The King’s reign is far from over. And if that pesky X user is still out there, they might want to start drafting their post for James’ 50th birthday.
