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Brian Windhorst says ‘OF COURSE’ the NBA is ready for LeBron to retire 😳 | First Take
On First Take, Kendrick Perkins, Brian Windhorst and Stephen A. Smith join Amina Smith to discuss the future of Lebron James. 0:00 LeBron’s career 2:00 Stephen A. Smith responds 5:10 LeBron’s future 8:50 New stars of the league? ✔️ Subscribe to ESPN Unlimited: #ESPN #NBA
@timc9928
February 16, 2026 at 9:01 pm
1:54 Stephen A trying to act annoyed 😆 This man’s entire career flourished by talking about LeBron 24/7 🤣🤣🤣
@adrianm.9536
February 16, 2026 at 9:02 pm
I’m with Bron, stop asking him that question. He’ll let you know when he knows.
@Fuc1efuc
February 16, 2026 at 9:03 pm
SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME WHY THE FUC LEBRON WHERES A DURUG
@windlegoesforawin
February 16, 2026 at 9:09 pm
Ego is wild …..just walk away… resume definitely not clean or a role model
@tommyboy9
February 16, 2026 at 9:14 pm
Geez! Just retire already…so sick of your F’n face
@davidperry8860
February 16, 2026 at 9:18 pm
First Take does need to retire with Lebron and
go to some warm place to go fishing and drink beer
and smoke!
@ASG_lenn
February 16, 2026 at 9:21 pm
Windy sounds raspy. Let bro get a sick day
@loyalmanny2
February 16, 2026 at 9:26 pm
Everyone acting tough when Lebrons still here. Watch when he retires. Majority of basketball fans won’t want to watch anymore
@williepatterson2801
February 16, 2026 at 9:30 pm
Stephen A gets too emotional talking about LeBron and it’s a turn off for the viewers..
@AngeloLaker
February 16, 2026 at 9:35 pm
Selling shoes ??? Bring available??? Perk is not talking about LeBron no waaay
@CraigCharley
February 16, 2026 at 9:35 pm
Do you know why LeBron James can’t go to Russia? He scared little man
@TheOfficialDjBlaxk
February 16, 2026 at 9:50 pm
For once perk making sense
@dharma6808
February 16, 2026 at 9:50 pm
if Lebron can pull off another title he will eclipse MJ to become the GOAT
@TheOfficialDjBlaxk
February 16, 2026 at 9:52 pm
& we def knew who Bron was when Jordan retired Bron was on nap since 2001 . Windy just be chattin cuz he mad
@claude2732
February 16, 2026 at 9:54 pm
Magic and Larry Bird retired, MJ retired, Kobe retired and LeBron will retire eventually too, everything will just move on.
@HHHPedigrees
February 16, 2026 at 10:04 pm
After his current contract expires no team should sign him. He should go out like CP3
@leafbuck215
February 16, 2026 at 10:11 pm
The game was good after Jordan retired it will be fine without him
@EricEmery-w8d
February 16, 2026 at 10:13 pm
Why do they keep saying Ant Edwards and not Luka? Luka is way more popular and a much better player. Far more likely to inherit the position of “face of the league”
@gmac2840
February 16, 2026 at 10:14 pm
I agree with Perk, I drive 2hrs away to see LeBron play, I don’t see myself during that for Ant Man nor any of the young players. They don’t have that it factor. Hate or love him, LeBron is the last casual fan player.
@Gamingassrayray
February 16, 2026 at 10:19 pm
Nba bigger than all players
@Jammerrh58
February 16, 2026 at 10:19 pm
Well u already know when lebarbie James finally retires they will still talk about the over rated Dallas cowboys another favorite topic of this show
@seandunigan841
February 16, 2026 at 10:19 pm
I will be glad when Lebron is gone✌️.
Life goes on. Without him.🎉🤣😂🤣 I i’m ready for the new generation.
@KingSin-G
February 16, 2026 at 10:25 pm
Oh lord, this kan is gonna play because he wants a farewell. Give a farewell to my Lakers cause we gave him everything and you only got one. We done, take your son with you😂
@J-Albiggavelli
February 16, 2026 at 10:25 pm
Every year SA pushes LeBron’s overall number back 2 to 3 to 4
@Onlyfishies6969
February 16, 2026 at 10:30 pm
Perk forgot for a second about cr7 😂