Should he return in 2026, he'd play his 23rd season—giving him sole possession of that all-time NBA record. He has a decision to make—and on Thursday agent Rich Paul revealed on The Rich Eisen Show just how little he knew about his longtime friend's machinations.

Extending the record he already owned, on Friday LeBron James was named to an All-NBA team for the 21st consecutive year. He appreciates the magnitude of that accomplishment. It's almost irrational to think LeBron would walk away into retirement after a season where he averaged 24.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James' agent, Rich Paul, has given more insight into the plans of the star forward.