His milestone birthday comes Monday, one that will make him the first player in NBA history to play in his teens, 20s, 30s and 40s. Such a feat has happened a couple of dozen times in baseball before. It has happened in hockey — Gordie Howe was a five-decade player, appearing in the NHL from his teens to his 50s — but never in the NFL or the NBA. Until now. James is making more basketball history and creating a club all of his own. “In some ways he’s a freak of nature,” NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said. “I’ve been around a lot of great players and he’s one of the hardest-working players I’ve been around. I mean, he doesn’t take a day off. He seems to not take an afternoon off. He’s always working on some part of his body. You meet with him and he’s always soaking something or eating something with some contraption attached to him.”
Source: Associated Press
Source: Associated Press
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I’m just struck by how much more sense the Laker roster makes now.
LeBron and Reaves are the creators.
Christie and DFS are the 3-and-D wings.
Vincent does a bit of both.
Rui and Dalton make 3’s.
Anthony Davis is Anthony Davis.
Finally, a shred of balance. – 12:32 PM
I’m just struck by how much more sense the Laker roster makes now.
LeBron and Reaves are the creators.
Christie and DFS are the 3-and-D wings.
Vincent does a bit of both.
Rui and Dalton make 3’s.
Anthony Davis is Anthony Davis.
Finally, a shred of balance. – 12:32 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
That is sadly a very good trade for the Lakers.
Lot of pressure on LeBron running the offense, but the margin will increase with DFS there. – 12:19 PM
That is sadly a very good trade for the Lakers.
Lot of pressure on LeBron running the offense, but the margin will increase with DFS there. – 12:19 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
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Don’t miss Frank and Mitch recap the biggest headlines from 2024 starting with LeBron James surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for NBA career scoring record
#⃣🔟 pic.x.com/gE7UCnfB4S – 12:18 PM
It’s NBA Radio’s Top 10 Stories of the Year with @TheFrankIsola & @Mitch_Lawrence!
Don’t miss Frank and Mitch recap the biggest headlines from 2024 starting with LeBron James surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for NBA career scoring record
#⃣🔟 pic.x.com/gE7UCnfB4S – 12:18 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
LeBron James at 40: A milestone birthday arrives Monday for the NBA’s all-time scoring leader apnews.com/article/lebron… pic.x.com/QJ8FCLYtze – 10:22 AM
LeBron James at 40: A milestone birthday arrives Monday for the NBA’s all-time scoring leader apnews.com/article/lebron… pic.x.com/QJ8FCLYtze – 10:22 AM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Inside the numbers: With LeBron James turning 40, a look at statistical NBA milestones at that age apnews.com/article/lebron… pic.x.com/SnovdGutqy – 10:22 AM
Inside the numbers: With LeBron James turning 40, a look at statistical NBA milestones at that age apnews.com/article/lebron… pic.x.com/SnovdGutqy – 10:22 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Austin Reaves tonight:
26 PTS
6 REB
16 AST (career-high)
Joins Magic and LeBron as the only Lakers to post those numbers in a game. pic.x.com/r2PvRzkmhr – 12:56 AM
Austin Reaves tonight:
26 PTS
6 REB
16 AST (career-high)
Joins Magic and LeBron as the only Lakers to post those numbers in a game. pic.x.com/r2PvRzkmhr – 12:56 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Anthony Davis: 36 points, 15 rebounds, 8 assists
Austin Reaves: 26 points, 16 assists, 6 rebounds
Both stepped up in a big way with LeBron out tonight. – 12:55 AM
Anthony Davis: 36 points, 15 rebounds, 8 assists
Austin Reaves: 26 points, 16 assists, 6 rebounds
Both stepped up in a big way with LeBron out tonight. – 12:55 AM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Kings down 107-90 going to the 4th quarter to the Lakers without LeBron James.
Who they gonna blame now? – 12:25 AM
Kings down 107-90 going to the 4th quarter to the Lakers without LeBron James.
Who they gonna blame now? – 12:25 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Vincent had been playing his best basketball as a Laker of late, establishing himself as a key part of the bench rotation and tonight filling in for LeBron as a starter.
His defense on and off the ball, and 3-point shooting (45.5% in December) was on an uptick. – 12:08 AM
Vincent had been playing his best basketball as a Laker of late, establishing himself as a key part of the bench rotation and tonight filling in for LeBron as a starter.
His defense on and off the ball, and 3-point shooting (45.5% in December) was on an uptick. – 12:08 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Gabe Vincent will start tonight with LeBron missing the game, bumping Max Christie up to the 3. – 8:56 PM
Gabe Vincent will start tonight with LeBron missing the game, bumping Max Christie up to the 3. – 8:56 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
JJ Redick says that Gabe Vincent will start tonight in LeBron James place vs Kings – 8:56 PM
JJ Redick says that Gabe Vincent will start tonight in LeBron James place vs Kings – 8:56 PM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
LeBron James is out tonight against Sacramento, his final game before turning 40. – 8:52 PM
LeBron James is out tonight against Sacramento, his final game before turning 40. – 8:52 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron James (illness) is out tonight.
In the last three games, LeBron averaged roughly 30 points and 9 assists. – 8:51 PM
LeBron James (illness) is out tonight.
In the last three games, LeBron averaged roughly 30 points and 9 assists. – 8:51 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
LeBron James will miss Saturday’s game against SAC with an illness, sources told ESPN. It will be his third missed game of the season. The illness kept James out of Friday’s practice, too. – 8:48 PM
LeBron James will miss Saturday’s game against SAC with an illness, sources told ESPN. It will be his third missed game of the season. The illness kept James out of Friday’s practice, too. – 8:48 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
TOP PLAYOFF REBOUNDERS BY DECADE
1950s: Dolph Schayes
1960s: Bill Russell
1970s: Wes Unseld
1980s: Larry Bird
1990s: Karl Malone
2000s: Tim Duncan
2010s: LeBron James
2020s: Nikola Jokic
Jayson Tatum could become No. 1 in rebounds for the decade with a deep playoff run, though. – 5:00 PM
TOP PLAYOFF REBOUNDERS BY DECADE
1950s: Dolph Schayes
1960s: Bill Russell
1970s: Wes Unseld
1980s: Larry Bird
1990s: Karl Malone
2000s: Tim Duncan
2010s: LeBron James
2020s: Nikola Jokic
Jayson Tatum could become No. 1 in rebounds for the decade with a deep playoff run, though. – 5:00 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Doug Christie will become the 135th different NBA head coach to coach against LeBron James when the Kings play the Lakers tonight.
135 different coaches is crazy to think about. – 9:15 AM
Doug Christie will become the 135th different NBA head coach to coach against LeBron James when the Kings play the Lakers tonight.
135 different coaches is crazy to think about. – 9:15 AM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Bron watches film to get better at Madden 🔥🎮
(via @mcten) pic.x.com/OQkJDx3h8W – 6:42 PM
Bron watches film to get better at Madden 🔥🎮
(via @mcten) pic.x.com/OQkJDx3h8W – 6:42 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
TOP PLAYOFF SCORERS BY DECADE
1940s: Joe Fulks
1950s: George Mikan
1960s: Jerry West
1970s: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
1980s: Larry Bird
1990s: Michael Jordan
2000s: Kobe Bryant
2010s: LeBron James
2020s: Jayson Tatum
LeBron is the only player with 5,000-plus points in a decade. – 5:03 PM
TOP PLAYOFF SCORERS BY DECADE
1940s: Joe Fulks
1950s: George Mikan
1960s: Jerry West
1970s: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
1980s: Larry Bird
1990s: Michael Jordan
2000s: Kobe Bryant
2010s: LeBron James
2020s: Jayson Tatum
LeBron is the only player with 5,000-plus points in a decade. – 5:03 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
LeBron James and the two best Sacramento Kings head coaches since Rick Adelman left pic.x.com/fz8L12xEt6 – 5:01 PM
LeBron James and the two best Sacramento Kings head coaches since Rick Adelman left pic.x.com/fz8L12xEt6 – 5:01 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
LeBron James and Rui Hachimura both were not at practice Friday, excused absences, because of illnesses. They ate both questionable for Saturday, per JJ Redick. – 3:04 PM
LeBron James and Rui Hachimura both were not at practice Friday, excused absences, because of illnesses. They ate both questionable for Saturday, per JJ Redick. – 3:04 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
JJ Redick says LeBron James and Rui Hachimura are sick and were excused from practice. They are both questionable for tomorrow.
AD is questionable.
DLo is probable.
Jaxson Hayes participated in the non-contact portion of practice and is day-to-day. – 3:04 PM
JJ Redick says LeBron James and Rui Hachimura are sick and were excused from practice. They are both questionable for tomorrow.
AD is questionable.
DLo is probable.
Jaxson Hayes participated in the non-contact portion of practice and is day-to-day. – 3:04 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron and Rui Hachimura are both home sick today. They’re questionable for tomorrow.
Anthony Davis (ankle) is in the building and got treatment and will be questionable.
D’Angelo Russell (thumb) is probable after missing the Christmas game. – 3:03 PM
LeBron and Rui Hachimura are both home sick today. They’re questionable for tomorrow.
Anthony Davis (ankle) is in the building and got treatment and will be questionable.
D’Angelo Russell (thumb) is probable after missing the Christmas game. – 3:03 PM
John Gonzalez @JohnGonzalez
Friday Beyond the Arc pod w/ @bradbotkincbs
-Luka out at least a month
-Pat Riley takes on Jimmy Butler
-LeBron vs the NFL
-Brad’s bold predictions
-Zach Edey’s new nickname is Big Ziti
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👀💻 YouTube
youtube.com/@beyondthearcc… – 1:32 PM
Friday Beyond the Arc pod w/ @bradbotkincbs
-Luka out at least a month
-Pat Riley takes on Jimmy Butler
-LeBron vs the NFL
-Brad’s bold predictions
-Zach Edey’s new nickname is Big Ziti
🎧listen/subscribe
link.chtbl.com/beyondthearc
👀💻 YouTube
youtube.com/@beyondthearcc… – 1:32 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most 15/5/5 games this season:
23 — Cade
20 — LeBron, Joker
18 — Luka pic.x.com/6GbExMSVLz – 1:10 PM
Most 15/5/5 games this season:
23 — Cade
20 — LeBron, Joker
18 — Luka pic.x.com/6GbExMSVLz – 1:10 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
LIVE in 5! @bradbotkincbs @JohnGonzalez talking NBA’s nearly perfect Christmas, Jimmy Butler vs. Pat Riley, Luka’s injury, LeBron vs. the NFL & MORE!!!
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LIVE in 5! @bradbotkincbs @JohnGonzalez talking NBA’s nearly perfect Christmas, Jimmy Butler vs. Pat Riley, Luka’s injury, LeBron vs. the NFL & MORE!!!
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John Gonzalez @JohnGonzalez
Beyond the Arc LIVE on YouTube coming up at 12 pm ET w/ @bradbotkincbs
-Luka out at least a month
-Pat Riley vs Jimmy Butler
-LeBron vs the NFL
-Brad’s Bold Predictions
-Team of the Night
youtube.com/live/TJFDZioQX… – 11:50 AM
Beyond the Arc LIVE on YouTube coming up at 12 pm ET w/ @bradbotkincbs
-Luka out at least a month
-Pat Riley vs Jimmy Butler
-LeBron vs the NFL
-Brad’s Bold Predictions
-Team of the Night
youtube.com/live/TJFDZioQX… – 11:50 AM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
TOP SCORERS BY DECADE
1940s: Joe Fulks
1950s: Dolph Schayes
1960s: Wilt Chamberlain
1970s: Kareem
1980s: Alex English
1990s: Karl Malone
2000s: Kobe Bryant
2010s: LeBron James
2020s: Giannis
Wilt scored 27,000-plus points in the 60s. The best mark in a decade by a mile. – 11:00 AM
TOP SCORERS BY DECADE
1940s: Joe Fulks
1950s: Dolph Schayes
1960s: Wilt Chamberlain
1970s: Kareem
1980s: Alex English
1990s: Karl Malone
2000s: Kobe Bryant
2010s: LeBron James
2020s: Giannis
Wilt scored 27,000-plus points in the 60s. The best mark in a decade by a mile. – 11:00 AM
More on this storyline
No player scored more points in his teens than James did. Same goes for his 20s. Only Malone and Abdul-Jabbar scored more points in their 30s than James. And now, here comes his 40s, with James still going strong. It’s the final decade of a basketball career like none other. “Fans pay attention every time he steps on the court because they’re watching one of the greatest ever and still playing an incredibly high level, despite turning 40 this month,” Silver said. “I marvel at him.” -via Associated Press / December 30, 2024
Dave McMenamin: LeBron James will miss Saturday’s game against SAC with an illness, sources told ESPN. It will be his third missed game of the season. The illness kept James out of Friday’s practice, too. -via Twitter @mcten / December 28, 2024
Dave McMenamin: Dalton Knecht, 23, on what he’s learned about LeBron James, who turns 40 next week: “How much he loves to play Madden. He always talks about [it]…I didn’t really know it was that much. He watches it on the plane and stuff. He watches film just like it’s basketball. It’s crazy.” -via Twitter @mcten / December 27, 2024