Dec 21, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) calls out to his team mates during the fourth quarter of the game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images
Over the years, LeBron James has become not just one of the greatest basketball players in NBA history but one of the best athletes, period.
James has somehow exceeded the outsized expectations placed on him as a 17-year-old and, over two decades later, is still playing at a high level for the Los Angeles Lakers. James’ generation, featuring himself, Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry, is slowly phasing out of the league, though the three are still showing that they have enough gas left in the tank to compete in the playoffs.