Following Udonis Haslem’s retirement from the Miami Heat in July, LeBron James, the superstar of the Los Angeles Lakers, has become the NBA’s oldest player. When questioned about commencing his remarkable 21st season in the league, ‘The King’ responded with his characteristic grace and composure.
At 38 years of age, LeBron James made a peculiar shrieking gesture with his hands in front of his face before executing a breathtaking dunk. It’s clear that the four-time NBA champion is poised for a far-from-conventional season as he enters his remarkable 21st year in the league.
In his 21st season, Vince Carter averaged an impressive seven points per game, setting a new record in league history. With LeBron James now embarking on his own 21st season, it’s reasonable to anticipate a similarly remarkable performance, given that he averaged 30 points per game during his comeback season.
The official NBA X Twitter account shared LeBron James’s response to becoming the oldest player in the league.
LeBron James shared the video on his social media accounts, using emojis to mirror the same expressions seen in the original clip.
It’s worth noting that at the conclusion of the 2016-17 season, James contemplated retirement, experiencing a sense of inadequacy for the first time in his professional career.
Shortly thereafter, LeBron James announced his return to professional basketball and elaborated on how coaching his sons during the summer reignited his passion for the game.
The Lakers have retained the majority of their squad from their Western Conference final loss to the Denver Nuggets, and they’ve made strategic additions, including center Christian Wood.
With James leading the way, the Lakers and their talented roster are viewed as frontrunners in the race for the championship. They will commence their season on October 24 in Denver.