On a recent episode of his Mind the Game podcast with co-host Steve Nash, LeBron James made it abundantly clear: he has no interest in becoming an NBA head coach after his playing days are over.
When asked by a fan whether he’d ever consider coaching a team, James didn’t hesitate.
“There’s no way. There’s no way, guys… appreciate you for a kind question, but it ain’t happening. No team. That’s a zero chance. Zero chance. If you’re counting at home. Zero chance,” he said emphatically.
“There’s no way… It ain’t happening. No team. Zero chance.”
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Nash, who had a brief and turbulent stint as head coach of the Brooklyn Nets, chimed in with a laugh:
“Please don’t coach.”
The two-time MVP’s experience on the sidelines likely informed his advice, and James seemed more than happy to take it.
James, widely regarded as one of the most cerebral players in NBA history, has often been praised for his basketball IQ, leadership, and ability to dissect the game in real time. Many assumed that coaching would be a natural post-retirement path. But James has long hinted that his post-playing ambitions lie elsewhere—most notably in team ownership.
He’s previously expressed interest in owning an NBA franchise, potentially in Las Vegas, and has already built a media empire through SpringHill Company and other ventures. Coaching, with its grueling hours and constant scrutiny, doesn’t seem to fit into that vision.
At 40 years old, James is still playing at a high level and has yet to officially announce when he’ll retire. But when that day comes, fans can expect to see him influencing the game from the boardroom or broadcast booth, not the bench.
So if you were hoping to see LeBron pacing the sidelines in a suit and tie, drawing up plays in crunch time—go ahead and cross that off your wish list.
