Charles Barkley Predicts LeBron James May Have to Move On

LeBron James has dominated NBA headlines all summer, sparking speculation: Will he retire, finish his career with the Lakers, or join a new franchise?

NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley recently weighed in on the BetMGM Show, offering a bold prediction. “LeBron is going to have to move on at some point. I mean, it is what it is,” Barkley said. “He’s been there, and even though he’s been putting up good numbers, they haven’t been successful in probably four years.”

Barkley pointed to the Lakers’ recent struggles despite LeBron’s 2020 championship, highlighting the rise of Luka Doncic as a pivotal factor. “It’s already probably Luka’s team now. You don’t sign or trade for Luka Doncic, give him all that money, and it’s not his team,” Barkley added.

Speculation surrounds possible destinations for LeBron, including the Clippers, Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers, or even the New York Knicks—each offering a new chapter in his storied career.

With Doncic now leading the Lakers, Barkley believes LeBron’s era in Los Angeles may be ending, leaving fans eager to see what the King does next.