As a sports data analyst, I can't help but laugh at the recent claims that trading for Luka Dončić would 'force LeBron James into retirement.' This article dismantles that flawed logic with cold, hard stats. We'll examine LeBron's career support systems, compare his situation to other superstars like Curry, and explain why these narratives ignore decades of NBA roster-building realities. Spoiler: championship contention has never been about single players.