“Just turned 39 and he’s still not done!” – NBA world unites to wish ‘GOAT’ LeBron James on 39th birthday

LeBron James is the oldest player in the NBA at 39 years.

“Just turned 39 and he’s still not done!” – NBA world unites to wish ‘GOAT’ LeBron James on 39th birthday

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Marking his 39th birthday today, LeBron James, the future Hall of Famer, stands as a testament to triumph. Originating from Akron, Ohio, the King has woven a magnificent career. Despite facing poverty and being engulfed in violence, his extraordinary talent defied expectations. Nobody could have foreseen the heights he would reach today.

Entering his 21st season in the NBA, the legendary “King James,” LeBron, holds the title of the all-time leading scorer in NBA history. Moreover, he secured the fourth spot in career assists. His remarkable achievements include clinching four MVP awards, four Finals MVP awards, and three All-Star Game MVP awards. Adding to his illustrious accolades, he was named the inaugural NBA Cup MVP.

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As the current oldest player in the league, he consistently defies both odds and nature whenever he graces the court, emerging as the Lakers‘ standout player on most nights. In this regular season, he’s averaging an impressive 25.1 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 7.4 assists—making him the first player in their 21st season to achieve such stats. Reflecting on his journey, he once shared his thoughts while warming up before a game against the San Antonio Spurs:

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I'm gonna play until I'm 40. Then, after 40, I'm gonna go all left-hand until I'm 45. I'm gonna score 5,000 points with my left hand. Then I'll be done.
LeBron James on his journey

He said when asked if he is feeling the pressure of his age:

I actually don't. I'm just going out there and just playing free, free basketball. I feel like there's not anything that I cannot do that I did in my 20s out on the basketball floor. So just continue to try to be the ultimate triple-threat, you know, scoring in the low-post, scoring in the paint, scoring in midrange, scoring 3s, getting to the free-throw line when I can, things of that nature.
LeBron James on age catching up

In this season, he experienced his lowest-scoring game against the Boston Celtics, netting 16 points with a 5/14 success rate in field goals attempted. Conversely, his best performance unfolded against the Oklahoma City Thunder, where he tallied an impressive 40 points, connecting on 13/20 field goal attempts.

NBA world celebrates with LeBron James

The face of the modern NBA, LeBron James turns 39 today and the NBA community has nothing but praise for the man, the legend, or to others, the GOAT.

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What those on Twitter had to say:

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Expressing his desire to share the court with his son, Bronny, before retiring adds an exciting prospect for fans—an opportunity to witness one more season of his greatness. However, as of now, let’s celebrate a shining light and a legend. Happy birthday, King James!

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