Sure, James' numbers are likely going to decline the deeper into his 40s he plays. But at least at his point of entry, he is far and away the greatest 40-year-old basketball player of all time. And so, with apologies to urkle91, James isn't just defying the typical NBA age curve, he's completely shattering it.

There have been only seven games of 30 points or more by players after they turn 40 — Jordan has four of them, while Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Karl Malone and Dirk Nowitzki all have one. The ones by Abdul-Jabbar and Malone came in playoff games.

LeBron James became the all-time leader in regular season minutes played, surpassing Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

Here's a sentence you've probably gotten used to over the last several years: LeBron James has passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for a major NBA record. Back in 2023, he famously overtoo

When LeBron James broke another NBA record earlier this month, the one for most regular-season minutes played in a career, his Los Angeles Lakers teammates handled the moment in typical locker room fashion.

Basketball icon LeBron James celebrates his 40th birthday on Monday. Here's a reflection on James’ record-breaking exploits, off-the-court ventures and potential legacy.

LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts against the New Orleans Pelicans during a play-in tournament game at the Smoothie King Center on April 16, 2024 in New Orleans, L

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, the NBA's all-time leading scorer who has captured four NBA championships throughout his career, turns 40 on Monday. LeBron James when he was a high school senior playing basketball at the James A.

The Los Angeles Lakers great will become the first NBA player ever to play in his teens, 20s, 30s and 40s. Read more at straitstimes.com.