Whenever Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James elects to close the curtains on his NBA career, he undoubtedly will waltz into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame on a first-ballot induction.
However, as James continues his trek of defying father time in his 21st NBA season, it didn’t stop the four-time NBA champion from asking why active NBA players must retire before entering the hall of fame.
“Why do players have to be retired before going into the HOF?? Coaches get in while still coaching rightfully so. Wondering what’s the difference though🧐,” James tweeted on X (formerly known as Twitter).
