LeBron James said on his 40th birthday that he planned to retire Lakerssays Jovan Buha of The Athletic.

“I think that’s the plan.” James told a swarm of reporters on Monday. “I would love it to end here. That would be the plan. I came here to play the last stage of my career and to end it here. But I’m also not stupid or too jaded to know the business of the game, to know the business of basketball. But I think my relationship with this organization speaks for itself. And hopefully I don’t have to go anywhere before my career is over.”

James is in his seventh season as a Laker. He signed a two-year, $101,355,998 contract with a no-trade clause in the offseason, but could become a free agent again in the summer. He has a player option worth $52,627,153.

No one his age in league history has posted numbers like him this season. He averages 23.5 points, 7.9 rebounds and 9.0 assists in 35 minutes per game. He was used in 28 of 31 games.

“If I really wanted to, I could probably play this game at a high level for about another time – it’s strange that I would say that – but probably another five to seven years if I wanted to.” James said. “But I won’t do that.”

When is James retiring? He didn’t reveal on Monday whether he had any idea. He has stated that he will resist the urge to make a comeback once he leaves the game.

“I would definitely miss (basketball).” James said. “But no, I’m not going to leave and come back.”