LeBron James said he has another 5-7 years left in him, he told reporters on his Sunday, Dec. 30 birthday, but added that he likely won't play professionally for that long and is looking at retirement.

Sure, James' numbers are likely going to decline the deeper into his 40s he plays. But at least at his point of entry, he is far and away the greatest 40-year-old basketball player of all time. And so, with apologies to urkle91, James isn't just defying the typical NBA age curve, he's completely shattering it.

LeBron James turns 40 on Monday, and the Los Angeles Lakers star is about to join a small list of NBA players who have been in the league at that age.

Here's a sentence you've probably gotten used to over the last several years: LeBron James has passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for a major NBA record. Back in 2023, he famously overtoo

LeBron James is now on the other side of 40, but says he could retain his elite playing level through 47. Unfortunately for his fans, he plans to retire before he gets that old.

LeBron James, who celebrated his 40th birthday Monday, says he could play at a high level for "another five to seven years" if he chose to do so.

LeBron James, who turned 40 years of age on Monday, commented on whether he will or at least would like to finish his NBA career with the Lakers.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, celebrating his 40th birthday Monday, said he could play another five to seven years in the NBA at a high-caliber level -- though he conceded he would probably retire before then.