LeBron James has been named to the All-NBA Third Team this year, marking his 19th time being named to All-NBA Team in his 20-year career.
At the age of 38, James is still one of the most dominant players in the NBA, and his inclusion in the All-NBA Team is a testament to his sustained excellence on the court. Speaking about the honor, James said, “I guess I don’t take those moments for granted when you get an opportunity to be recognized as one of the best players still in the league and have one of the best seasons and make All-NBA Team.”
Despite his numerous accomplishments, James remains humble and appreciative of every accolade he receives. “I’ve been always appreciative to be a part of any selection,” he said. “In this league, there are so many great players and so many great teams. A lot of guys this year had some really good seasons, great seasons. To be a part of that class of 15 guys when I see the list is still pretty cool even in my age and where I’m right now in year 20.”
James’ inclusion in the All-NBA Team comes as no surprise given his incredible performance this season. He averaged 28.9 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 6.8 assists in 35.5 minutes per game. He also broke the NBA all-time scoring record, previously held by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
While James is undoubtedly proud of his individual accomplishments, his focus remains on winning his fifth NBA championship. The Lakers currently lead the Warriors 3-2 in the Western Conference Semifinals.
“Just don’t take it for granted,” James said of his All-NBA selection. “Obviously I got bigger fish to fry, but those small moments, those small wins right there, it’s all part of the journey, all part of the legacy as far as what I do on the floor in this league. So that’s pretty cool.”
