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.
Year | Achievement |
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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 |