LeBron James: Still Defying Father Time at Age 40LeBron James: Still Defying Father Time at Age 40 As LeBron James embarks on his 40th season in the NBA, Father Time continues to struggle to catch up with him. Despite his advancing age, James remains a dominant force on the court, showcasing his remarkable scoring, playmaking, and rebounding abilities. While questions may arise about his ability to continue being the top player on a championship team, James’ game has aged incredibly well. He continues to score efficiently, shooting 54.0% from the field and 41.0% from beyond the arc. His rebounding and assist numbers remain impressive, averaging 7.3 and 8.3 per game, respectively. During the 2023/24 season, James averaged 25.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 8.3 assists per game. His salary for that season was $47,607,350, bringing his career earnings to a staggering $434,986,078. LeBron James is represented by his longtime agent, Rich Paul. Paul has been instrumental in James’ off-court success, handling his endorsements, business ventures, and charitable initiatives. Despite the inevitable effects of time, LeBron James remains a testament to hard work, dedication, and unwavering determination. As he continues to play at an elite level, he inspires awe and admiration from fans and fellow players alike.
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As he enters his 40th season, Father Time continues to fight a losing battle against him. He still scores, creates and rebounds at a very high level, although it’s fair to wonder if he can still be the best player on a championship team. Still, his game is aging extremely well.
Statistics 2023/24: 25.7 ppg, 7.3 rpg, 8.3 apg, 54.0 FG%, 41.0 3P%
Earnings 2023/24: $47,607,350
Career earnings: $434,986,078
Intermediary: Rich Paul
