LeBron James turned 40 this season and is still playing great in his 22nd year. Even though the Lakers are struggling with wins and losses, LeBron continues to shine. Even after the Lakers’ game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on New Year’s Eve, he added another historic milestone to his amazing career.
Since turning 40, LeBron James has had amazing stats, better than NBA legends like Michael Jordan and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. In his first game after turning 40, he scored 23 points and had 7 assists, shooting 53% from the field. This is a big achievement, but LeBron made even more history during the game against the Cavaliers.
LeBron, who turned 40 on December 30, became the first player in NBA history to play both as a teenager and at 40 years old. He started his NBA career at 18 in 2003 with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Now, after playing for 22 seasons, LeBron has made history just one day after his birthday.
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— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) December 31, 2024
LeBron James shares his thoughts on retirement at 40
On his 40th birthday, LeBron James shared his thoughts on his NBA future. He said he could still play at a high level for another 5-7 years, but he wonât.
LeBron expressed his goal to finish his career with the Los Angeles Lakers: “Iâd love for it all to end here. That would be the goal. I came here to play the final chapter of my career and close it here.”
âI could probably play another 5 to 7 years if I wanted to⌠but Iâm not gonna do thatâ
— LakeShowYo (@LakeShowYo) December 30, 2024
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He also acknowledged the unpredictable side of basketball, saying, “Iâm not naĂŻve or overly idealistic about how the basketball business works. But I think my relationship with this organization speaks for itself.”
