A professional athlete's teenage years can jump-start their career. And while Father Time always comes calling eventually, for some players, he's willing to wait.
LeBron James celebrated his 40th birthday Monday, and he'll be making history once again. Assuming he suits up in the Lakers' next game versus the Cavs on Tuesday night, he will become the first player in NBA history to play both as a teenager and in his 40s.
The Los Angeles Lakers star has evaded Father Time longer than most professional athletes. He's currently averaging 23.5 points, 7.9 rebounds and 9.