US EditionWith LeBron James turning 41, Lakers reflect on his longevity
LeBron James has scored 303 points on his birthdays, the NBA record, while averaging 20.5 points, 6.7 assists and 4.9 rebounds this season, Lakers coach JJ Redick said.
- On December 30, 2025, LeBron James, Lakers star, turns 41 and holds a birthday scoring record of 303 points, the most by any NBA player.
- Across twenty three seasons, LeBron James has logged nearly 60,000 minutes and more than 42,000 points, showing durability that redefines NBA longevity.
- The four-time league MVP is averaging 20.5 points , 6.7 assists and 4.9 rebounds and produced a reverse dunk in a win over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night.
- Starting forward Rui Hachimura was ruled out for Tuesday's game due to right calf soreness, while the Lakers remain without guards Austin Reaves and Gabe Vincent, but reserve center Jaxson Hayes is off the injury report.
- Coach JJ Redick said having a 41-year-old on the roster isn’t startling, invoking 'If you don't use it, you lose it' and framing LeBron James's longevity as survival, adaptation and accumulation.
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The Lakers have played 30 games, are fourth in the West Conference (20/10) and LeBron James has played only fourteen of the thirty matches. An injury to the right sciatic nerve set him apart the first month of competition. Since then he plays less than ever (33:20), scores less than ever (20.2), bounces less than ever (5.1) and assists less than ever (6.8). Today he turns 41 and despite all those "less than ever" no other player in the history o…
JJ Redick Admits To Knee Injections At 41 While Reflecting On LeBron James' Age
LeBron James has had an NBA career for the ages. Now in his 23rd season at age 40, James remains extremely dedicated to keeping his body healthy, and it has paid off. His head coach, JJ Redick, who is 41, recently compared their fitness levels in an interview. James, who turns 41 years old on Tuesday, is not ignorant to his situation. He spoke about his declining physical capabilities and brought up his famous “Father Time” commercial he did whe…
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