Even though he still has plenty of doubters, it’s pretty safe to say that LeBron James has exceeded every single one of the expectations that surrounded him when he was taken with the 1st overall pick of the legendary 2003 NBA Draft.
James was the most hyped high school prospect to ever make it to the NBA, drawing comparisons with Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, and Kobe Bryant even before setting a foot on a basketball hardwood as a professional.
Fast-forward to 2020 and King James is still going strong and performing at the highest level. He’s coming off winning yet another NBA Championshipand some people just can’t believe his age.
How Old Is LeBron James?
Believe it or not, LeBron James is 36 years old already,which only makes the shape he is right now even more impressive. I mean, not many people his age could jog for 30 minutes, let alone play in the NBA.
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How Many Seasons Has LeBron James Been In The NBA?
As we mentioned before, LeBron James made it to the NBA in 2003, meaning he’s been playing in the Association for the past 17 seasons. Shockingly, he’s shown no signs of slowing down thus far.
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When Will LeBron James Retire?
LeBron James still has three years left in his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. That means that, barring injury or a catastrophe, he should be around the league until, at least, 2023. He could always extend his contract and has shown no desire to retire any time soon.
What Milestones Could LeBron James Still Reach?
King James has won almost every single one of the awards an NBA player could win. He’s never going to win the Sixth Man of the Year or Most Improved Player, and it seems like Defensive Player of the Year could also be out of the question at this point in his career.
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However, James could still break the record for most All-Star Game appearances, as he currently trails Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (19), and Kobe Bryant (18) with “just” 16 All-Star selections.
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James could also become the oldest player (36+) to ever win an MVP award. He’s piled up 4 MVPs thus far, one less than Michael Jordan and Bill Russell, and two fewer than Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. While passing or tying Kareem is unlikely, he could take down Karl Malone (35) as the oldest MVP in the history of the league.
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And last, but not least, it’s highly probable that LeBron James will take down Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (38,387 career points) as the all-time leading scorer in NBA history, as he’s already scored 34,241 points and he averages 27.1 points per game.
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