StadiumPosts Logo
Stay upto date with notifications from Stadiumposts
Notifications can be managed in browser preferences

LEBRON JAMES AT 41: "I’VE NEVER BEEN SORRY," KING CLAIMS ELITE STATUS IN SEASON 23

LeBron James enters his 23rd season with a defiant message. Discover if the Lakers star can still "turn it on" for a 5th ring.

LeBron James at 41: "I’ve never been sorry," King claims elite status in season 23
LeBron James is officially the greatest 41-year-old athlete

LeBron James is in his 23rd NBA season, still suiting up for the Lakers. No one’s played longer in league history. He just made another All-Star team, which says a lot that he’s still among the game’s elite.

But for the first time since he was a rookie, LeBron isn’t considered a top-10 player. His skills have faded a bit over the last couple of years. Doesn’t matter to him, though. He still thinks he can take over any game, any night. That part of him hasn’t changed at all.

After blowing out the Mavericks by 20, LeBron didn’t hold back. The man’s 41, but he said, “I’ve never been sorry at basketball. I’ve been good ever since I started playing it. I just try to keep it going, as I said, and work on my game. I was out early today, working on my game. I give all the praise to the people before us, to the game gods, basketball gods, and things of that nature. Any given night, if I need to turn it on, I can turn it on.”

He really believes it. LeBron’s confidence is untouched; he still sees himself as the guy, the best in the world, whenever he decides to flip that switch. The reality? He can’t do it every night anymore. Not at 41.

The Lakers have the NBA’s 11th-best offence, and that’s partly because LeBron, when he feels like it, still charges the lane like nobody else. He’s convinced he can still lead a championship team, even now, with Luka Dončić on the roster.

But time isn’t on his side. LeBron’s future after this season is up in the air. He’s got a player option if he wants to stick around, or he could finally call it a career. Judging by the way he talks, he’s not ready to walk away; he still feels like one of the best when he’s locked in.

Nobody knows what jersey he’ll wear next year, but he’s enjoyed his run in LA. One thing’s clear: he’s chasing that fifth ring, the one that’s eluded him since the Lakers won in the Bubble. This might be his best shot to do it in Los Angeles.

If the Lakers want to make it happen, they’ll need LeBron, Luka, and Austin Reaves to stay healthy. That’s their only real shot at another title.

BEYOND SUPER BOWL LX: HOW KEEPING KARL SCOTT SECURES THE SEAHAWKS' DEFENSIVE FUTURE

Fresh off a Super Bowl LX victory, the Seattle Seahawks have retained Karl Scott. Discover why the elite DB coach is staying put.

top-news
Karl Scott Rejects Cardinals To Stay With Super Bowl Champion Seahawks

The Seahawks aren’t wasting any time. Fresh off their Super Bowl LX win over the Patriots, Mike Macdonald is already back at work, piecing together his staff for the 2026 season. The celebration isn’t even over yet, but the NFL machine keeps moving.

One big piece of news: Karl Scott, the defensive pass game specialist and defensive backs coach, is staying put. With Klint Kubiak heading out to coach the Raiders, Macdonald suddenly has a key spot to fill on offence. But he can relax a little on defence; Scott’s not going anywhere.

It’s one of the perks of a Super Bowl run. When your team goes deep into the playoffs, other teams have to wait longer to interview your coaches, and by then, a lot of jobs are already gone. The Seahawks knew Kubiak was leaving for a while, but most of the other top assistants around the league have found new gigs. There are still a few open spots, though, and Scott’s name kept popping up for defensive coordinator jobs, including in Arizona. He’s played a big part in turning Seattle’s defence into one of the toughest groups in the league. After a stint with the Vikings back in 2021, he’s been with the Seahawks for four years now, and his impact shows.

Even with the Seahawks making that Super Bowl run, Scott was getting calls from other teams looking for a defensive coordinator. But he’s decided to stick around at least for now. Reports broke Friday afternoon that Scott won’t be leaving Seattle this offseason. Ian Rapoport from NFL Network shared on X, “Seahawks defensive pass game specialist and DBs coach Karl Scott, who has been in the mix for defensive coordinator jobs, including Arizona’s, is planning to remain with Seattle, I’m told. Fresh off a Super Bowl win for Mike Macdonald’s dominant group, Scott now returns.”

This is a huge win for Macdonald and the Seahawks. Keeping Scott isn’t just about stability; he’s one of the main reasons their pass defence has been so tough to beat. Sure, Scott’s probably going to get his shot at a bigger job sooner rather than later, but for now, Macdonald gets another year with one of the best assistants in the league. And with all the success Scott’s had in Seattle, don’t be shocked if he lands a promotion or draws even more interest for defensive coordinator jobs once the next offseason rolls around. For now, though, he’s all in with the Seahawks.

TRIPLE-DECADE LEGEND: 12-TIME ALL-STAR CHRIS PAUL HANGS UP HIS JERSEY

NBA legend Chris Paul has officially retired at age 40. Discover the "Point God's" legacy, his 21-season career, and what's next.

top-news
Chris Paul officially retires after 21 legendary NBA seasons

After 21 seasons, NBA star Chris Paul, now 40, is retiring from pro basketball.

This is it! Paul shared on social media on Friday, Feb. 13. After 21 years, I'm stepping away from basketball. It's hard to know what to feel, and surprisingly, I don't have all the answers for once!

The former Clippers star said he feels a lot of joy and gratitude.

'Though my time as an "NBA player" is done, basketball will always be a part of me,' he said. I’ve been in the NBA for more than half my life, across three decades. It's wild to think about! Playing basketball has been an amazing blessing, but it also comes with responsibility. I embraced it all, good and bad.

This news arrives after Paul's unexpected release from the Clippers, weeks after stating the 2025-26 season would be his last. He is a 12-time NBA All-Star and two-time Olympic gold medallist.

'I'm at peace with everything,' Paul told PEOPLE a few days later, saying he has no regrets about his career. I'm excited to be around and possibly play a small role in what comes next.

Earlier this month, Paul was traded to the Toronto Raptors and then waived on Friday when he announced his retirement. From Salem, North Carolina, Paul played seven seasons with the New Orleans Hornets after two years of college ball at Wake Forest, where he helped them become the nation’s No. 1 team.

After his time with the Hornets, Paul spent seven seasons with the Clippers. Then, he moved around to different teams like the Houston Rockets, Oklahoma City Thunder, Phoenix Suns, Golden State Warriors, and San Antonio Spurs before his final season back in Los Angeles.

Despite reaching the finals with the Suns in 2021, Paul never won an NBA Championship. Even without a title, he had an impressive career: 11 All-NBA Team picks, seven All-NBA Defensive Team picks, and the NBA Rookie of the Year Award in 2006. He made the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team, solidifying him as one of the league's greats.

'The game always gave me a reason to show up,' Paul shared, mentioning moments like scoring 61 points in high school after his grandfather Nathaniel Paul was killed. Real leaders know that just showing up is half the battle.

After the Clippers cut him in December, Paul told PEOPLE he looked forward to spending more time with his wife, Jada, and their kids, Chris Jr, 16, and Camryn Alexis, 13.

'I'm excited to take all the great lessons basketball has taught me into the next chapter,' Paul said Friday. And especially all the people I've met through basketball.

He finished with: To all my teammates, coaches, staff, executives, and my family, I can’t thank you enough… I'll now have more time to start!

Premier League Standings

WhatsApp Read More News