LeBron James turns 40 years old in December, an occasion that begs the question: what’s left in the tank for the aging basketball legend?
After an unprecedented career that has seen him dominate the NBA for two decades, it’s hard to imagine a more impressive body of work than what LeBron has amassed. The 17-time All-Star, four-time NBA champion, and four-time MVP has etched his name on the game’s biggest stages and shattered records with an uncanny consistency.
LeBron’s achievements extend beyond individual accolades to team success, too. With his Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, and Los Angeles Lakers, he has built a dynasty-like consistency that rivals some of the all-time greats. When considering the Golden State Warriors, for instance, we typically remember the five years in which they assembled a dominant unit to rule the NBA – the 40th birthday party could spark some thought on just how LeBron could rival or maybe even surpass these titans with more mileage ahead.
But amidst his already monumental resume, James continues to contribute on a championship-worthy level in Los Angeles, defying both father time and doubters along the way. There isn’t an athlete from this era – with perhaps one or two exceptions – that compares to his on-court influence on winning teams in both regular season and playoff phases.