Mike Breen still in awe of LeBron James ahead of possible final MSG game: ‘No way we will ever see this again’

LeBron James always has referred to Madison Square Garden as his favorite road venue, but any visit to New York — now that he’s in his 40s — could be the four-time MVP’s final time in uniform at the World’s Most Famous Arena. 

Then again … 

“The way he’s going, I think we’ll be having this conversation in 2032 and 2033 as he gets to 47, 48,” longtime Knicks announcer Mike Breen, who will call Saturday’s game between the Knicks and the Lakers for ABC and ESPN, told The Post. “It’s worth mentioning on the broadcast, certainly, because there is that possibility, but because there’s no definitive retirement date yet for him, thankfully, it can’t be a major focus on the game. 

“Will we be seeing him again here? Is the crowd responding to him because they think it might be the last time? You just never know. So it definitely has to be a thought coming in because of what he’s meant to the league, and certainly the Garden has always been his favorite road arena. So it will be discussed, but not overblown, because I still have a feeling he’s going to be playing a few more years with what he’s doing right now.” 

James’ 20-year-old son Bronny was drafted in the second round by the Lakers in 2024, and he has appeared in 14 NBA games this season for his father’s team while also spending time with their G League affiliate. 

The 40-year-old James has not disclosed any plans to retire, but Breen believes the 21st-time All-Star — now a stand-alone NBA record — should hold a farewell tour once he makes that decision.