Should the Lakers eventually retire LeBron's jersey?

[sbw19]

What would it take, from a fan's perspective, for LeBron's #23 to be retired by the Lakers?

[SouBeachTalents]

Every player who's number they've retired played at least 5 years there, and all but one (Baylor) won a title. Unless he wins a title I don't see anyway he gets his jersey retired, especially considering there's a good chance he retires by the end of his 4 year deal

[kennethgriffen]

only if he extends after his 4 years are up

if he never wins and only plays 4 years it would be disrespectful to retire his jersey


he would need at least 1 title to make up for the short stint


personally i think he goes back to cleveland for a 1 year deal after this contract

[bullettooth]

He'd have to win a chip, but that's not going to happen. Retiring #23 should be reserved league wide for MJ.

[PickernRoller]

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[Celtics 1825]

Definitely not at this rate. He'll have to either spend an extra few years there and get some deep playoff runs, otherwise win at least 1 title, probably 2.

[ImKobe]

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[bluechox2]

retire it in the janitors closet

[Akrazotile]

Should have a statue in front of Staples Center for the way he rescued this franchise.

[Mr.GOAT2408]

Needs to win a title, he won't play long enough to get the Baylor treatment

I will not be surprised if they retire his number anyway, not with that family running the team :facepalm

[sbw19]

Should have a statue in front of Staples Center for the way he rescued this franchise. He'd certainly get one if he wins a couple and gives the Lakers bragging rights over the Celtics.

[PeroAntic]

Ring + FMVP and they will retire it. Hes too much of an ATG to not to.

[FKAri]

They will instead demolish the arena and all banners/jerseys within it. Then build a 5000ft marble statue of LeGod doing a Zyzz pose.

[Nilocon165]

Now they should

[AirTupac]

We retire any player who helps us bring a championship. Welcome LeBron. You were a huge diva ****** last year like much of your career, but you redeemed yourself buddy with a wonderful season. Hopefully he's ready to win 2 more with the Lakers :cheers: