US EditionLeBron James in starting lineup to begin his record 23rd NBA season when Lakers face Jazz
LeBron James starts his 23rd NBA season despite recent injury recovery, becoming the first player to reach this milestone while starting, the Lakers said.
- On Tuesday, LeBron James started for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Utah Jazz to begin a league-record 23rd NBA season, with the team confirming his start about 30 minutes before tipoff at their downtown Los Angeles arena.
- After a rehabilitation assignment with the South Bay Lakers last week, James rejoined full practice Monday following sciatica that sidelined him since training camp.
- Career numbers show LeBron James atop the scoring list while remaining 50 games behind Robert Parish and 508 assists behind Jason Kidd.
- Coach J.J. Redick said James may need time to acclimate with new teammates as the Los Angeles Lakers, sitting 10-4, get their leader back, and James said his body isn't in ideal game shape.
- His career began before his oldest son's birth, and that son, Bronny James, is now a Lakers teammate, creating a rare generational overlap as fans and the league witness another chapter in longevity.
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Basketball: LeBron James, of the Los Angeles Lakers, starts his 23rd season in the NBA, a record, in a 140-126 win over Utah Jazz.
By Kevin Dotson, CNN When Los Angeles Lakers eavesdropping, LeBron James, jumped to Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday night to start his 23rd season at the NBA, the 40-year-old added another record to his illustrious resume: the longest race in the league’s history. Before Tuesday, James shared the award with Vince Carter, who played 22 seasons in the NBA from 1998 to 2000. “It was really fun being there with the guys, buddy. It’s been hard for me men…
Back from a sciatica, the "King" took part in the Lakers' victory over Utah.
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