06/09/2026
“You think I’m not having fun still?”
He’s the leading scorer in NBA history, he was the most-hyped high school athlete in history, he may be the most influential athlete of the past half-century—and he’s still smashing records at 41. LeBron James is the cover star for our inaugural TIME100 Sports list.
It’s not just his performance on the court that puts James in a league of his own. James ushered in the era of player empowerment, invested his equity in global sports brands, technology, and his hometown, and spoke up about racial injustice. In a rare, exclusive interview, TIME’s Sean Gregory sat down with James to discuss how he changed the world of professional sports, how he'll know when it's time to hang up his sneakers, and playing with his own son on the court. Read the full profile here: https://time.com/collection/time100-sports/2026/lebron-james/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=editorial&utm_content=090626
Photo by Mark Clennon for TIME
