LeBron James made his NBA debut for the Cleveland Cavaliers against the Sacramento Kings in October 2003 at 18 years old. Today, he played against the

James made his NBA debut as an 18-year-old rookie with the Cavaliers on Oct. 29, 2003, pouring in 25 points in a loss to the Sacramento Kings. Now, at 40 years old, James—and his former team—will once again be the answer to a sports trivia question for years to come should he take the court Tuesday night.

LeBron James reflects on turning 40 and still excelling in the NBA. While he believes he could play at a high level for another five to seven years, he has no plans to extend his career that long.

LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts against the New Orleans Pelicans during a play-in tournament game at the Smoothie King Center on April 16, 2024 in New Orleans, L

James reached the milestone birthday Monday and has redefined what is possible for an aging NBA star. Even so, he must now confront an existential question.

Los Angeles Lakers. They lost in the first round of the playoffs to the Denver Nuggets, fired their head coach, and LeBron James, the face of the franchise, has been included in NBA trade rumors. The best moment of 2024 for James and his lasting legacy was easily beating Victor Wembanyama and France at the Paris Olympics.