The Los Angeles Lakers are expecting LeBron James to return for his 23rd season during the 2025-26 campaign. After a disappointing elimination in the first round of the NBA Playoffs this year, fans cannot wait to get their first full season look at the James and Luka Doncic pairing.

LeBron James’ rise to NBA stardom has always stood apart from the norm. The Los Angeles Lakers legend never took the collegiate route. But he entered the league straight from high school as the No. 1 overall pick by the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Lakers star LeBron James explained why younger players should be wary of trainers during a June 1 episode of his "Mind The Game" podcast.