Outkick podcaster predicts LeBron James to help Kamala Harris in 2028 Presidential campaign after retirement
Reacting to the LA Lakers' first-round exit in the 2025 NBA playoffs, Outkick podcaster Clay Travis questioned LeBron James' future with the franchise and predicted him to help Kamala Harris in her 2028 presidential campaign.
On Saturday's episode of the podcast, Travis highlighted that James may be done with the Lakers and may be approaching retirement, which will open up time for him to help Harris' campaign.
"Positive here, this will give LeBron way more time to be able to give to the Kamala Harris 2028 presidential campaign," Travis said.
LeBron James actively endorsed Kamala Harris during her 2024 presidential campaign. He had urged his social media followers to vote for Harris the week before the election.
"What are we even talking about here?? When I think about my kids and my family and how they will grow up, the choice is clear to me. VOTE KAMALA HARRIS!!!" James tweeted.
Currently 40 years old and the oldest player in the NBA, it is likely that LeBron James will retire from the league soon and continue to extend support for Kamala Harris if she runs for President in 2028.
Bronny James wants LeBron James to come back for another season
The LA Lakers have won just two playoff series in the past five seasons and their latest first-round exit had LeBron James contemplating his future with the franchise, as well as the league. However, Bronny James expressed his desire to see his dad and teammate run it back for at least one more season.
"Yeah, for sure," Bronny told FOX Sports. "However long he can come back for, it's always a pleasure being around him. He's locked in. The stuff he does for his body and the preparation and stuff like that, I want to take full advantage of it."
While he's the oldest player in the league, LeBron James remains a dominant force and can continue to make an impact if he chooses to play on. The 21-time All-Star concluded the 2024-25 season averaging 24.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, 8.2 assists and 1.0 blocks while shooting 51.3% from the field, including 37.6% from deep.
If James opts to return for another season, he can either play into the second of the two-year $101.3 million contract he signed with the LA Lakers or use the player-option to become a free agent. While he would likely want to stay alongside Bronny in the Lakers, the four-time NBA champion has not dismissed the option of leaving the franchise to chase another title.