LeBron James is one of the oldest players in the NBA. At the age of 38, he is now entering his 21st season in the league. Nevertheless, he continues to be in fine form, as his longevity as a player continues to astound many. In fact, even his Los Angeles Lakers running mate, Anthony Davis, was left stunned recently. Following the team’s 129-126 win over the Brooklyn Nets in the pre-season, LBJ and AD sat down for a press conference. Here, a topic on Bron’s age came up, specifically about how long he has been playing. This led to a hilarious reaction from Davis.
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Having been drafted in 2003, King James has been playing for a long, long time. There are plenty of factors that have contributed to his longevity. But, perhaps the most important reason is down to his body. The four-time NBA Champion routinely invests millions into keeping his body in tip-top shape. According to reports, he spends a grand total of $1,500,000 on the same. Nevertheless, it’s understandable why some people, like The Brow, would be shocked upon hearing that Bron has been playing in Las Vegas since 2005.
Anthony Davis gives a hilarious reaction to news that LeBron James has been playing in Las Vegas since 2005
The NBA preseason is underway, and the Los Angeles Lakers are working hard in Las Vegas, Nevada. Playing out of the T-Mobile Arena, the Lakers took on the Brooklyn Nets. It was a hard-fought game that ended in the Lakers’ favor. After the match, LeBron James sat down alongside Anthony Davis for a post-match interview.
Here, LBJ was asked about his time in Sin City, where he revealed that he has been playing here since 2005. This led to a hilarious reaction from AD, who couldn’t believe the King had been playing for that long. Responding with a “damn,” Davis was shocked to learn of this. Upon further probing from Bron, they concluded that The Brow was still in fifth grade at the time when the former was already an NBA star.
LeBron James: “I’ve been here for quite a long time playing ball…probably since…I think since ’05. “
Anthony Davis: “Damn!”
— Oh no he didn’t (@ohnohedidnt24) October 10, 2023
King James truly is a freak of nature. He has been balling since 2003, long before Davis was even on the map as a basketball player. It’s a true testament to just how incredible a player he is, and last season was no different. Leading the Lakers to the Western Conference Finals, Bron averaged monstrous stats of 28 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists per game.
It was an incredible season, and the upcoming 2023-2024 season should be no different. With an amazing roster backing him, James will be hoping to end his 21st season in the NBA with a fifth championship ring.
Lakers head coach Darvin Ham is in awe of the King’s fitness
LeBron James may be entering his 21st season, but that does not seem to be the case for Darvin Ham. The Lakers head coach recently commented on Bron’s longevity as an NBA superstar. Sharing his thoughts on the King’s health ahead of the 2023-2024, Ham commented that the former is looking like a younger version of himself. It’s almost as if he is in just his third or fourth year in the league.
Darvin Ham said “without question” LeBron has his pre-foot injury burst back. “He’s 100% healthy…He looks like 3rd or 4th Year LeBron.”
Ham said the help around LeBron should allow him keep that burst throughout the season, so when the Lakers “get to our destination, he’ll be… pic.twitter.com/1fzatbfwq8
— Michael Corvo (@michaelcorvoNBA) October 4, 2023
It will be interesting to see just how the new season pans out for the Lakers. Will they prove to be the championship contenders everyone believes they are? Only time will tell.
