LeBron James: Still Dominating After 23 Seasons

The 40-year-old legend is back and proving he's still one of the greatest

A Historic Start

• First player to ever play in 23 NBA seasons
• 11 points, 12 assists, and 3 rebounds in Lakers' win over Utah Jazz
• 29 minutes played, showing he can still make a big impact

Overcoming Injuries

• Almost seven months since last game due to sciatica
• Missed preseason and first 14 regular season games
• Adapted quickly, watched games to figure out how to help the team

Coach's Praise

• JJ Redick: "Played with the right spirit, made a lot of great decisions"
• James is a superhero to many, including Redick
• Only a handful of players have done what James has achieved

Career Milestones

• 48 games behind Robert Parish's NBA record for regular-season games played
• Holds records for most total minutes played and most regular-season and playoff games combined
• 4-time NBA Finals MVP, 4-time league MVP, 21-time All-Star

Future Uncertain

• Hasn't said if this will be his last season
• Still playing at a high level despite recent injuries
• Started his career with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2003