LeBron James says he can still give the game everything | 2023 ESPYS (📍  

20 years, never a problem. Incredible role model

Skip almost had a heart attack thinking he was gonna lose Bron, Shannon, and Brady in the same year 😂

Whether he leads the Lakers to another title or plays the half or whole season. I respect him for his family love. Also career.

"Lucky for you guys, that day is not Today" got me goosebumps.

I like that LeBron is a family man and he isn't a party animal and doesn't get in trouble. I mean he's like one of the richest athletes in the world and can literally buy anything and can have any woman in the world, but he's so "down to earth" and humble. He always will be "the kid from Akron". God bless this man!

Not a big Lebron fan, but wow what an amazing speech.! Mad respect for what he has done for the game

Here is the thing. If you watched Lebron’s rookie season in 2003. There was almost like these magical highlights he was doing every night. People started watching basketball again because Lebron was something special. Even when you watch those highlights it brings you back to some great memories of your life. He is a legend. It’s wild how fast 20 years has flown by. Thanks Lebron for always giving everything to this game. ✌🏻

The day this man retires is the day I will fall into tears, from my home state, brought my hometown a title and the reason why I love basketball as much as I do today. We love you lebron.

I have lived to watch the last part of MJ career, the entire of Kobe’s career and now the entire of Lebron’s career and I count it such a blessing. So glad I have witnessed greatness from 3 amazingly talented players

He had me tear up. "You're going to respect me and appreciate what I've given to this game." So much respect

Love him or hate him, you can’t deny his greatness/ passion for the game and his family!

No one would blame him for retiring at this time. He's still contributing himself to basketball at nearly 39 years old. It's hard to imagine maintaining such a physique for 20 consecutive years. He earns all respects .

I’m an MJ guy but if people want to give him that GOAT title then I’m not arguing with that. He’s done everything right from the moment he stepped foot on an nba court and his life off the court as well.

He had me on the edge of my seat with the talk of potential retirement!

He looked so proud of himself for saying lucky for you guys that day is not today and that speech

It's so Beautiful to see that young man and his beautiful family many more King James!!

20 years of greatness every minute of every year has been great memories for the basketball community and men as a whole watching you as a role model hats off to LeBron much love and respect goat James 💪💯

Can't argue with the Queen. 😊 Such a beautiful family. ❤️ Congrats to LeBron and yes he still got it! Well deserved! 👏 🙌

Sometimes this man's life just feels too good to be true, he's been able to live up to the hype and went even beyond, raised a beautiful family, no drama, won chips everywhere he's gone, still putting up the numbers at this age, breaking the scoring record... Perfect role model, and that "no cheating" emphasis was deep, say what you want but he is definitely the GOAT, and once he finally retires in 2045, it will get much clearer 🙌👏👏

LeBron, all I have to say that you are an amazing athlete still giving your all to us in your late 30s going into your 40s. Not only are an amazing athlete, but you’re an amazing father to your kids and wife. Keep going and keep inspiring! 🙏🏾

From poverty to generational wealth. Dude definitely is a role model to alot of young man. He's living a great life with a beautiful family.

Well deserved win, LeBron James making history on and off the court, a true trailblazer 👏👏👏👏🫡🐐

I grew up watching MJ he was the reason I chose the game of basketball and loved it, Kobe inspired me to go on having that mamba mentality, Lebron made me realize that no matter how much people hate you, you have to inspire them by bringing out that good inside you. Lebron made an impact on this game like no other athlete. He will always be remembered As the GOAT.

He Seemed Extremely Nervous and Vulnerable Standing There

Being a Celtics fan LeBron made me miserable a few times. But I will always love and respect his game and talent.

so thankful to have been alive at a time to see Lebron James, another all time GREAT we are lucky to witness and should appreciate.

Class act like him or hate him you gotta respect that man

Man it feels like I grew with lebron I was in 8th grade when he was leaving high school it’s good to see this brother get his just do!!!

I must admit that I haven’t been that big of a supporter of LeBron, but I always felt like he was a special player. He’s played this game at an elite level throughout his basketball career and that’s all anyone can ask for. I can’t think of any other player who has done that for twenty years. Congratulations Bron. You deserve your flowers young man.

LeBron spoke exactly how people feel about him. Love or hate him. We all respect his work ethic and what he has done just like Brady has done in the NFL. Some of the best are hated and loved by many.

That button up Bryce got on is 🔥🔥 af💯

Loved watching u these 20 years Bron, can't wait to see what's next!!

LeBron has delivered both on and off the court. I’ll always respect him for that.

Been watching this man since a year before he graduated and got drafted literally and all I can say is thank you for the precious moments and excitement you gave us over the years ESPECIALLY 2016 IMA CLEVELAND NATIVE AND FOREVER BE GREATFULL so glad your not retiring yet can't wait for this season ima cavs fan but always a LBJ fan so whatever team he plays for I route for THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING

More than 20 years…..he’s a goat not only for sport perspective… but also in terms of terms of the life. We often always underrate the persistence and consistency

This man leads the Guinness record of the most handshakes given 💪🏾💯

Great athlete, father, husband, son and humanitarian. Protect Lebron at all cost!🙏🏾💕

How can anybody hate this man…. “You can love me, and I know some of you hate me, but the one thing you will always do is respect me and what I’ve given to this game”

This speech. He just 'swept' me off my feet.

Pat Mahomes was Like I told you he ain't done yet and KCP look like dude you still not sick of this? This dude is unbeliveable.

Lebron aint retiring any time soon. At least not until after Bronny makes the league. He wants the first father son duo in the league at the same time accolade. After officially playing either with or against Bronny in the league, I think he'll seriously consider retiring for good.

My dad would’ve been smiling with joy knowing his progress as a player. Rest easy Steffon❤️love you

Never cheated the game those are powerful words 👑

Jordan is the GOAT in basketball but they way he expressed about his family is admirable!

LeBron will always be my favourite NBA player. Love the way he approaches the game of basketball and I’m excited to see him once again in Year 21. He’s still got a lot left to give and I’m all for it.

Man I’ll never take Bron for granted you know for sure we’re never gonna see a player as consistently GOATED as him for forever. I hope he plays for atleast 2/3 more seasons

Love it 😊

🎊✨ CONGRATULATIONS THE KING LEBRON JAMES ✨🎉 Lebron, I don't care what anyone said about you, that was a great speech, great! Like you said, " I know some of you hate me." You're the GOAT and you handle it well. Keep on being LEBRON JAMES, on and off the court. No one can touch you, on or off the bench. And I believe, they haven't seen any thing yet. God bless you and your family ✨🙏

Seeing FAMILY makes me emotional no cap I love to see unity and growth it make you really respect this game

The impact he made on kids and adults is just unbelievable 👑👑🐐🐐👑👑🐐🐐

I am man enough at my age now to admit, i was once a Bron hater for no reason other than ppl and their opinions, but I was completely wrong and apologize. This man is the perfect example of class and greatness✊🏾

I’m glad I’m still able to witness his greatness I think he should play for a few more years until he just physically can’t do it anymore he has no injuries and he’s healthy so why not

Such a beautiful role model. A lot of people hate him because of his fans. All I gotta say is don’t hate him because of him. He gives y’all his all, and don’t disrespect that. Kang.

I mean most knew he wasn't retiring but it's getting close to that time. It'll be tough to see it when it eventually happens along with some of the others that retired already. 20+ year career is remarkable and the journey is what really gets you in the feels from HS days to now.

I am blessed that i love basketball because of lbj

LEGEND! NOTHING ELSE NEEDS TO BE SAID!!!

When he retires from the league, my childhood will truly be over. Every person I grew up watching in every sport has come and gone except for Lebron. My favorite athletes have all retired except Lebron. Its been a joy to watch him grow as a young kid in the league with all the hype behind him to now being the GOAT, imo, of the game. Never had any controversy, always been respectful, and never cheated the game. Truly an inspiration in life

1 baddie wife, 3 beautiful kids, one of the greatest careers, and still can go on to do amazing things after... How can u hate this man his life is what everybody should want... Maybe that's why they hate

Man with the most pressure and the only man to go over the hype

Clutch Sports paying 💸💸💸Savanna for that introduction

Definitely the best and greatest athlete of my generation. It's going to be a sad day and make a lot of people feel old when he walks away.

Don't let me cry. This man has brought me so much joy through his greatness 👑🙏🏾

People acting like they never brag about themselves, LeBron deserves to do it sometimes he has been one of the biggest faces of the NBA for years up until now, and that's not all hype. LeBron doesn't need to be humble every time, he's that good and still got it all. Still has his agility, still one of the best defenders and playmakers. Still can shoot 3's and always good at scoring in the paint. Also stop comparing him to MJ, we all know MJ is the best LeBron and Kobe got greater off of seeing MJ play so we know he's the best player in whatever way you wanna see it as. Learn to hate LeBron a bit less, that's the point of my comment. Jeez

So well deserved, beautiful family LeBron you still the goat , God Bless You ❤😊

Legendary baller,true gentleman, class act, inspiring, loving, and most importantly, family man.

I’m a 90s Kid so MJ will always be my GOAT. Kobe is my ALL time favorite. But to have cognitively an consciously witnessed Bron become one of the greatest to ever do it is something special for my generation (80s babies 90s kids). It’s a point of pride that he’s ours. 💪🏾🐐

I saw lebron at the dodgers game saw all his reactions

My king from out of high school! Loved Lebron from day one! A dignified family man! Great basketball player! And a wonderful human being!

Lebron its something else, he is the greatest hooper ever, the way he carries himself just makes me wanna do better in life, long live the king

Man he loves his family. Beautiful to see ❤️

The "Akron Hammer!"

Not gonna lie, i really thought watching this live he would announce his retirement, even though he said he wanted to play at least once season with bronny. But when he said that day is not today, still brought a tear to my eye lol. I been following lebron since like 2006. And i know his farewell tour is coming soon, and i know that'll be hard to cope with. We just gotta admire greatness while we still have him. He's definitely my goat.

Thank you lebron for letting us be witness to greatness

Bron 38 years old & 20 years in the league still dominant the NBA 🔥🔥🔥

The GOAT❤

We are so blessed and lucky :)❤to have u homie

You can never question this man’s integrity not just as a basketball player but as a human 👏 🎉

What a supreme speech! Salute to the King!

Thx for assisting me with basketball, he deserves everything, come play for Dallas

King of basketball 🏀 👑 James forever

Draymond wasn’t joking when he said that nba players care more about the wnba than the nba

From driving from my hometown Cleveland to Akron to watch his high school games to now its amazing. I used to always think he has accomplished alot but what would he have been like if he had that dog killer instinct-like aggression that both Jordan and Kobe played with I can only imagine. I am glad I had a chance in my life to see both Jordan and Bron play LIVE in their careers. I was there when Jordan lit the Cavs up for 69 ( he also had 18 boards and 4 steals sheesh) and obviously attended a ton of Lebron games in Cleveland. I hate I never saw Kobe play but I will get out to LA now that I live in Vegas to watch Lebron play before its over and with any luck after its over maybe the NBA will grant him a team in Vegas now that we have recently won the WNBA championship and the Stanley Cup. Great player, great man to his community a great father great husband to the woman he has been with since high school and still looks at her like he is crushing on her. Random: My fav version of Lebron was the second season in Miami #6 version he was a nightmare he played angry that entire season and barely spoke to the press.

I love and admire him very much that will never change

I agree 💯%, LBJ is still the greatest NBA player of all time, he is now and forever!!!🙏🏾👑🐐❤️❤️

"You can love me, and I know some of you hate me, but the one thing you will always do is respect me and what I’ve given to this game" skip bayless punching the air right now yelling at his tv cuz he know no matter what he is right... No ONE can ever question what he has given to the game as well as being an incredible role model never getting in trouble and being a Family man first

LeBron James is the role model every young basketball player should emulate. What a class act 👏!

Congratulations, King James.. Great speech and beautiful family. Continue to spread your leadership and greatness on and off the court. May God continue to bless you ❤

20 years later and still one most genuine and respected guys in world. 👏🏽👏🏽

Its sad to know LeBron's career is coming to an end 😢 ..cant imagine watching NBA without him.

3:03, Lil Wayne was looking like a creature of the night. 😂

You know why Lebron is the greatest basketball player and such an inspirational man, he's able to maintain being great inside court despite everything and being a great father and husband outside court. How can you not respect that. Which other player did that better than him??

Lebron had the best Speech I ever seen Incredible amazing 🐐 👑 thank you Lebron James

One Thing That I Love About LeBron Is How He Conducts Himself It Just So Dope And Classy

BEAUTIFUL SPEECH BROTHA, AND BEAUTIFUL FAMILY ❤

Congrats on everything… family guy… Blessed

When I see this dude, all I can see is greatness

YEAR 21 LOADING 👑

Lebron is my first introduction to becoming a basketball fan . I was a kid watching him his first year he played in the NBA. I’ve been hooked ever since , win or lose I have never missed more than a handful of games he played in . He’s my idol and the reason I am a college athlete today .

I’m so lucky I still get to see him play

I’ve watched Lebron my whole life. I never want him to retire ❤🐐