Lakers News: LeBron James’ Puzzling IG Story Further Teases Retirement Rumors

Quite the interesting choice of lyrics by The King!

LeBron James has been more active on Instagram recently than ever and he has every reason to do so. His oldest son Bronny just graduated from high school, his younger son Bryce is in the midst of his AAU season, and he just wrapped up his 20th season in the NBA.

But The King has yet to even conduct his exit interview with the Los Angeles Lakers and further address the comments he made after his squad got swept in the WCF that alluded to a potential retirement. Many have speculated that this was just a ploy to keep LA's front office and the NBA world guessing.

However, James created a new Instagram Story on Monday morning and re-shared a collage of some of his best basketball moments dating back to his high school days. His cryptic caption included some lyrics from Jay-Z's hit song "What More Can I Say" and fans are trying to break down what he may be hinting at here.

LeBron on IG: pic.twitter.com/3qewpmI6Xl

— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) May 29, 2023

Jay-Z released this song as part of his 2003 project 'The Black Album' and announced his retirement soon after. He had been dominating the music game for almost a decade up to that point and this track specifically shows the artist contemplating his decision to leave the business while also explaining why he's the greatest to ever do it.

Jay-Z What More Can I Say reference by @KingJames.

What More Can I Say was on Jay-Z’s Black Album; Hov’s “retirement” album.

Worth noting: After a brief hiatus, which included becoming President of Def Jam & introducing the world to Rihanna & many others, Jay-Z returned in… pic.twitter.com/dLsxtRwyW8

— 👑 Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson (@ScoopB) May 29, 2023

LeBron quoted the lyrics 'I'm supposed to be #1 on everybody list, we'll see what happens when I no longer exist.' There are a couple of ways to look at this and I'm taking it as the multi-time champion not being satisfied with his resume.

He has made it clear that his two ultimate goals left are chasing the ghost of Michael Jordan and playing alongside his son Bronny when he makes it to the league. Even Jay-Z couldn't help but return to the music game three years after he released this song and dropped yet another album, not satisfied with his accomplishments either.

Here's 10+ minutes of LeBron James dominating the league in Year 20 before his foot injury 🥲🐐 pic.twitter.com/eVVowP4w71

— BronMuse (@BronMuse) May 27, 2023

The King still has a lot left in the tank and is under contract with the purple and gold for two more seasons. We saw him suit up in 55 games this past year and put forth averages of 29 points, eight rebounds, and six assists... not too shabby for a 38-year-old.

The rap industry is far different than the NBA but few have changed their respective fields like James and Jay-Z have been able to. Let's all hope The King draws inspiration from HOV and does not call it quits just yet.