An 11-year-old social-media post predicting—or at least hoping for—LeBron James’ retirement has suddenly resurfaced, putting its frustrated author, a Golden State Warriors supporter, back in the spotlight.
The tweet, written in 2015 and now circulating widely on X (formerly Twitter), captured fresh attention on April 23, 2026, after users noticed that James, 41, remains a dominant force in the NBA. The post’s renewed virality has led thousands to mock the original prediction, prompting its author to describe the situation with a blunt one-word reaction: “F–kery.”
Although the Warriors fan has since tried to downplay the message, screenshots continue to spread across basketball forums and news feeds. The episode underscores the long memory of social media—and the difficulty of escaping past hot takes when athletes like James continue to excel well beyond typical retirement age.
Source: New York Post
