NBA Rumors: LeBron James Would Rather Retire Than Consider Move To Orlando

At 36, there is no question that LeBron James could easily opt to retire once his current contract with the Los Angeles Lakers runs out. But with the level he continues to play at, NBA teams will continue to explore possibilities with the four-time champion.

One team that could take that chance is the Orlando Magic. The team could use a star like him, although it may take a couple of more years for them to make a move. James will be with the purple and gold for at least two more seasons after signing an $85 million extension last December, ESPN reported.

So what are Orlando’s chances of signing James? Probably none, if his latest comments are to be considered. The 17-time NBA All-Star appeared on the latest episode of HBO’s "The Shop" with Maverick Carter, Jay-Z, Nneka Ogwumike, Bad Bunny and Paul Rivera where the last Orlando bubble was part of the discussion. The segment brought back bad memories for “The King.”

“I mean, that’s part of the reason I haven’t taken my daughter to Disney World. You gotta understand anytime I hear Orlando right now, I get PTSD. I was in a bubble for 95 days,” James stated.

While others may have had the same experience, Carter followed that up with a curious jab. He asked if the Magic had any chance at him in NBA free agency. James answered it directly, saying Orlando had no chance and that he is not going, practically shutting the door on the topic.

“They have no chance,” James said. “I’m not going, it’s over with.”

Worth considering here is that James appears to be content with the Lakers. Also, his injuries are starting to show, and he has been missing games. For now, his focus is on delivering titles to Los Angeles. Unless a dramatic twist comes, seeing James leave Hollywood seems unlikely.

James and the Lakers have a long road ahead to make it back-to-back NBA title wins. They are hurting with James and Anthony Davis struggling with injuries. But he remains a force in the league, and for as long as the fire is there, moving to another team hardly makes sense for the four-time NBA Most Valuable Player.