LeBron James Won't Delay Retirement
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At age 40, James averaged 24.4 points, 7.8 rebounds and 8.2 assists per game last season, proving that he still has plenty of gas left in the tank. And with his continued commitment to caring for his body and refining his game, there's no reason he can't up those numbers this season.
Next season is still a huge question mark for LeBron James. But as he goes into his 23rd year, James is not taking anything for granted.
Many of the biggest stars in the NBA spoke with reporters on Monday when much of the league reconvened for NBA media day. Here are the highlights.
LeBron James, 40, is entering his 23rd year in the NBA this upcoming season, and it will be the second year he will be suiting up next to his son, Bronny James. Bronny James was selected in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Lakers, joining forces with his father.
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Jordan played an average of 69.27 games per season. If you multiply that by his 30.12 career scoring average, that's 2086 points per season. So, had MJ played five more years, he would have had around 538 more career points than LeBron has today. And that's in two fewer seasons.
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