LeBron James has become synonymous with ‘longevity’ in the NBA. Following the retirement of Miami Heat great Udonis Haslem in July at 43 years old, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is now the league’s oldest player. The King is set to begin his 21st NBA season, and when questioned about the occasion, he had just the right reaction.
LeBron James heard the news that he is the league’s oldest active player in a video released on X. He let out a happy scream while covering his face with his hands, as is his wont.
LeBron James receives the news that’s he’s officially the oldest player in the NBA😅 pic.twitter.com/VkLuo61SGR
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) October 5, 2023
Since his debut in 2003, the four-time NBA champion forward has had a spectacular career at the top. He is leading the all-time scorers list and presently ranks fourth in all-time assists. The Lakers have kept the majority of their roster from their Western Conference final loss to the Denver Nuggets while making a few significant acquisitions, such as center Christian Wood.
James and the boys are among the early favorites to reach the distance, and their season begins on Tuesday, October 24, against Denver. The hope for Lakers fans is that ‘The King‘ in his 21st season, arguably his best chance to join fellow Lakers star Kobe Bryant with championship number five, will prove that age is only a number.
LeBron James is the oldest player in the NBA, with P.J. Tucker in second
LeBron James begins the upcoming NBA season as the league’s oldest player. LeBron was drafted in 2003. He is now facing his old opponent’s children in the league; he’s been around that long. Nonetheless, LeBron remains one of the world’s most skilled players. James will be 38 years old when the season begins and 39 in December.
That implies that, unless Andre Iguodala or another aged veteran makes a comeback, there will be no players in their 40s in the NBA this season. Just behind James on the list of the oldest players is his longtime friend, P.J. Tucker. Tucker, also 38, will begin the season with the Philadelphia 76ers in the second year of a three-year, $33 million contract. He has earned a reputation as one of the NBA’s most reliable 3-and-D wings.
He’s one of the league’s oldest players and an undersized forward, yet he still contributes significantly to any squad. Despite his evident shortcomings, Tucker has established a career for himself as one of the NBA’s top role players. Tucker may be one of the older guys, but he has a lot to offer. Both of the vets enter the new NBA season with hopes of winning the championship for their team.
