Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James was recently overheard saying how his wife wants him to retire from the NBA in "the next year or so."

If Savannah James had the final call, LeBron James would announce retirement after a majestic 22-year career as one of the greatest players of all time.

The Los Angeles Lakers star chose to exercise his $52.6 million player option for the coming season, his agent Rich Paul announced on Sunday