LeBron James reveals his retirement wish list for Chris Paul

LeBron James shared his heartfelt message for a longtime friend Chris Paul as the the veteran point guard is heading into his final NBA season with Los Angeles Clippers. The Lakers superstar, who returned from injury earlier this season, expressed his hopes for Paul’s farewell campaign.

In the locker room, James exposed himself his simple desire for your friend.

“Luck, just be as happy as you can be. I don’t want to look back on it when you’re done and be like, I was mad or I didn’t take full advantage of your last year,” James said, via ESPN’s Dave McMenamin .

He noted how special it is for Paul to end his career in Los Angeles. “I know he’s happy to be back in LA with his family, seeing little CP, seeing his daughter, seeing what they’re doing. And I know that’s pretty special for him,” he said.

“I hope he can take joy out of this last year… He’s a hell of a player. Hell of a career… I hope he takes it all in. This is his last hurrah, so we’ll never get this moment again when you’re done.”

LeBron James on Chris Paul’s final season.

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The accolades continued as James reflected on their decades-long friendship. “Hell of a player, hell of a career. I could go on and on, but it’s great. I mean, he’s got nothing to hang his head about. He’s done just about everything this league has to offer,” he said.

He ended with an emotional plea for Paul to enjoy every moment. “I just hope he gets it all figured out. This is his last hurrah, so we’ll never get this moment again,” he said.

The two have been close since they met at an AAU tournament when they were teenagers. Paul even serves as best man to James’ son Bryce, underscoring how deep their bond goes beyond basketball.

The 40-year-old point guard announced his retirement plans on Saturday, confirming the 2025-26 season will be his last after 21 years. Paul made NBA history as the only player with at least 20,000 points, 12,000 assists and 6,000 rebounds.

The future Hall of Famer ranks second all-time in both assists and steals. His 12 All-Star selections, 11 All-NBA honors and two Olympic gold medals cement his legacy as one of the greatest point guards in the game.

While NBA championships eluded Paul throughout his career, his impact on every team he joined remains undeniable. James’ emotional tribute reflects how many around the league feel about it Point to God’s last ride.