There's Always This Year (feat. Hanif Abdurraqib)

About this episode

The episode discusses LeBron James' legacy and future as he approaches retirement, featuring insights from guest Hanif Abdurraqib.

LeBron's final basketball destination is upon us. But what is he still playing for? How can The Kid From Akron top off the legacy of playing with his own son? What dream can he manifest in "retirement"? And how's Ohio doing? In the season finale of The Step Back, Dan, Amin and Izzy call upon a genius to finish constructing the architecture of affection — or at least appreciation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Dan, Amin, Izzy

Guest: Hanif Abdurraqib

Topics covered

• LeBron James
• legacy
• retirement
• father-son relationship
• Ohio
• sports culture

Keywords

• LeBron James
• retirement
• legacy
• father-son
• Ohio
• sports
• Hanif Abdurraqib

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Places: Ohio

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