LeBron’s knee, Prime Day deals & 23 NBA seasons — shopping or slam dunk?

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LeBron James might be eyeing those juicy Prime Day deals in his new Amazon ad, but don’t mistake his daydreams for retirement plans. The King is laser-focused on getting that knee ready for training camp—because hey, 23 seasons in the NBA is basically basketball immortality. While LeBron might drool over discounts on snacks and gadgets, he’s not about to trade slam dunks for shopping carts anytime soon.

With his knee rehab in full swing, LeBron’s probably Googling “best knee braces” between scrolling Prime Day deals. And let’s be honest, if there’s a “Greatness is a Deal Away” sale on protein powder or ice packs, he’s in. Family keeps him motivated too—plus, the dream of sharing the court with his son Bronny sounds way better than just sharing Amazon cart recommendations. Retirement rumors? LeBron’s got better things to focus on—like snagging that wireless blender at 50% off.

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