While he isn't giving up his main gig just yet, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has picked up a new sport. James, 40, has announced via social media that he has picked up golf, a fun yet surprisingly difficult sport for even the most gifted of athletes.

LeBron James isn't ready to retire from the NBA just yet. When the time comes though, he already knows what sport he'll play next. Just a few days ago, James exercised his $52.6 million player option with the Los Angeles Lakers for the 2025-26 season.

LeBron James was seen at the Cavaliers' practice facility — was he trying to send a passive-aggressive message to the Lakers?

Cavaliers’ Stance on Bringing Back LeBron James Receives Negative Update originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Cleveland Cavaliers closed out the 2024-25 regular season with a 64-18 record, securing the top seed in the NBA's Eastern Conference only to be upset in the second round by the Indiana Pacers, 4-1.

The NBA legend was spotted at the Cavaliers’ practice facility in a photo posted online alongside Cleveland summer league invite Denver Jones on Friday. Despite trade rumors swirling around him, James shut down any notion that him being in his hometown was anything other than his usual offseason activity.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James is trying his hand at golf and posted videos of himself on <a href=" as he gets going.

Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry extends a warm welcome to fellow hoops legend and new golfer LeBron James

LeBron James has been testing out the golf course this offseason. Before his 23rd NBA season begins, the Los Angeles Lakers forward is spending some time picking up golf this summer. On his Instagram account,