During the All-Star media day, as LeBron James, the 6’8″ legendary forward sat to answer questions, he addressed the most awaited doubt – When was he going to retire? He hadn’t given it a thought. James has yet to decide between wanting a farewell tour or just retiring abruptly. The only absolute thing is that the moment isn’t many seasons away.

James’ candid statement brought several questions to light. How will the NBA fans know it’s his last season? The Kid From Akron doesn’t handle praise well, he said during the All-Star weekend. He does have the sense of duty to give his beloved fans a rightful indication of his last season. However, he is still “50-50”. So who can tell when it happens? Are there any signs to look for? Just ask Gilbert Arenas!

Gilbert Arenas reveals what to look for when LeBron James will retire

LeBron James is 39 and undoubtedly in the twilight of his career. It doesn’t look like it. Him averaging 25 points and nearly 8 assists put forth an impression that the four-time champion is far from hanging the boots. But he can only sustain a battle against the cruelty of ‘Father Time’ for so long. His body is feeling the strains of the 82-game season. As someone who takes meticulous care of himself and knows his body better than probably any NBA player ever, James could sense it.

It became the subject of conversation all across the media. The NBA and even his fans began preparing for the moment, which would be soon. Gilbert Arenas, who faced LeBron James several times when he was in the NBA, provided some signs on the latest episode of his show to help decipher whether it will be the King’s ‘Last Dance’. This is what he says with full confidence: “When you want to know when he retires start looking for these signs. He actually plays in every city. That will be the season where all 41 games on the road he played in. You see his kids at every damn game at home that he’s playing in. That will give you the sign that that’s it. Showing that last hurrah”.

The signs do emulate what an ideal farewell would look like. Because of his 21-year illustrious run in the NBA, James has a memory in every city. Fans scattered all over the NBA, his fame boundless. If he chooses to have a farewell tour, James will probably take part in every road game to embrace the love and the rapturous ovation one can predict he will get.

“He going out with a bang,” Arenas predicts. If these signs are true and James has his well-deserved farewell tour, the reception will be more intense and far bigger than just a bang. It will be one of the most electric seasons, at least in the Lakers’ story only because of the massive impact one man had – LeBron James.

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