LeBron James Sets Longevity Record at Age 40

LeBron James celebrated his 40th birthday on Monday, but his performance on Tuesday showed he is far from slowing down.

When his Los Angeles Lakers faced the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Crypto.com Arena, James once again demonstrated his timeless skills on the court.

Though he wasn’t overly aggressive for most of the game, James still played with his usual efficiency.

He scored 23 points, making 9 of his 17 shots and 3 of his 6 attempts from three-point range.

He also added seven assists, four rebounds, and one blocked shot to his stat line. In the fourth quarter, he turned up the intensity, showing that he can still dominate when needed.

Tuesday’s game was extra special because James set a longevity-related NBA record.

He became the first player in league history to play games as both a teenager and a 40-year-old.

This incredible achievement highlights not only his talent but also his extraordinary ability to sustain such a high level of performance for more than two decades.

LeBron James continues to play at a superstar level, inspiring fans and athletes around the world.

His record-breaking career proves that age is just a number, and he shows no signs of stopping anytime soon.

LeBron James Achievements Over the Years
Year Achievement
2003 Drafted 1st Overall in the NBA Draft by Cleveland Cavaliers
2004 NBA Rookie of the Year
2005-2023 19-time NBA All-Star
2006 NBA Scoring Champion
2008 Olympic Gold Medalist (Beijing)
2009, 2010 Back-to-Back NBA MVP Awards
2012 NBA Champion (Miami Heat), Finals MVP, Olympic Gold Medalist (London)
2013 NBA Champion (Miami Heat), Finals MVP
2016 NBA Champion (Cleveland Cavaliers), Finals MVP
2018 Became NBA’s All-Time Playoff Scoring Leader
2020 NBA Champion (Los Angeles Lakers), Finals MVP
2023 Became NBA’s All-Time Leading Scorer (regular season)
2025 Set NBA Record: First Player to Play as Teenager and 40-Year-Old
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