LeBron Power Rankings: Best and Worst Seasons of King James
As LeBron James turns 40, we rank his seasons from worst to best, celebrating his incredible career in the NBA.
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Los Angeles: Every couple of weeks, we dive into the best power rankings around, and this time, we’re doing something special for LeBron James’ 40th birthday.
Before we get into the rankings, let’s chat about whether this current season is the best age-40 season in NBA history. It’s fun to rank things, right?
Only 22 players have played in the NBA at 40, and just nine of them logged over 1,000 minutes. LeBron is one of those, and he’s doing it in style.
He’s averaging 24 points, 8 rebounds, and 9 assists with solid shooting splits. That’s pretty impressive for a 40-year-old!
Honestly, it’s not even a debate. LeBron is the best 40-year-old to ever play the game. The fact that this season, which is already historic, ranks lower on his list of great seasons says a lot about his legacy.
He’s definitely up there with the all-time greats like Michael Jordan and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. But for now, let’s celebrate LeBron with our own rankings.
Starting with his rookie season in 2003-04, he made a huge splash, averaging 21 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists. He was the Rookie of the Year and almost got the Cavs into the playoffs.
Fast forward to the 2024-25 season, where he’s still putting up solid numbers, even after a brief leave of absence. It’s wild to think about how he’s still performing at such a high level.
In 2018-19, he had a tough season with injuries, but he still managed to average 27 points, 9 rebounds, and 8 assists. It’s just a testament to how good he is, even when things aren’t going perfectly.
Then there’s the 2021-22 season, where he averaged 30 points but the Lakers struggled overall. Injuries played a big part, but it’s crazy to think he can still score like that at 37.
And let’s not forget about the 2023-24 season. He had a solid year, but the Lakers still faced challenges in the playoffs. It’s a reminder that even legends face tough times.
As we look back at his career, it’s clear that LeBron has had some ups and downs, but he’s always managed to shine. Here’s to celebrating his incredible journey in the NBA!