Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd, who previously worked as an assistant with the Los Angeles Lakers, expressed admiration for LeBron James’ sustained excellence and commitment to competing at an elite level deep into his career.
James recently added another milestone by becoming the oldest player in NBA history to record a triple-double, further highlighting his remarkable longevity.
“Physically, LeBron, he’s had some injuries, but he’s taken care of his body, he’s always prepared himself for the marathon,” Kidd said.
“But I think it’s the mental side. I think that’s the hardest part is to wake up and say, ‘Do I need to go play against a 20-year-old or a 19-year-old?’ He’s won championships, he’s been MVP, he’s been the face of the league. He’s a billion-dollar company. So, it’s the mental side. Understanding that he loves competition and he loves the game of basketball. So I think for him to do it at 41 is incredible.”
James has played 23 seasons for the Cavaliers, Lakers, and Heat. He has averaged 26.9 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 7.4 assists in 1,598 regular-season games. He was selected to play in 21 All-Star games.
He has won the Rookie of the Year award, 4 MVP awards, 4 Finals MVP awards and 4 NBA championships.
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