James Makes History: Debuting at 18 and Still Playing at 40
LeBron James continues to break records, becoming the first NBA player to compete as a teen and at 40 years old
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Los Angeles: LeBron James just made history again! He’s the first player ever to play in the NBA as a teenager and now at 40. How cool is that?
He kicked off his NBA journey at just 18 back in 2003. Fast forward to now, and he turned 40 on December 30. In a recent game, he scored 23 points, but the Lakers lost to the Cavaliers, 122-110.
Even though they lost, James is still a legend. He’s already the all-time leading scorer in the NBA and has four championships under his belt. This season marks his 22nd year in the league, tying him with Vince Carter for the longest career.
The Cavaliers are on fire, sitting at the top of the Eastern Conference, while the Lakers are hanging in there at seventh in the West. It’s a wild season!
In other games, the Bucks made a big comeback against the Pacers, and the Thunder are on a 12-game winning streak. Meanwhile, the Raptors are struggling, facing their 11th straight loss. It’s a rollercoaster ride in the NBA!