James, 40, had another strong campaign in Year 22. He finished the season averaging 24.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 8.2 assists over 70 games, helping the Lakers to the third seed in a competitive Western Conference. He has continued to defy age and expectations, setting multiple records that further cemented his legacy.

The first episode of LeBron James's Mind the Game podcast since the Los Angeles Lakers were eliminated from the playoffs was released on Thursday. With new co-host Steve Nash, LeBron discussed the Lakers' loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

That left knee injury was later revealed to be a Grade 2 MCL sprain. As James recovers from the injury, speculations about his NBA future are in every corner. James has a player option to return to the Los Angeles Lakers next season. But the leading scorer in NBA history turns 41 in December, an age when very few can even think of carrying on.