It was an impressive run for LeBron James this season. After leading the Los Angeles Lakers to the third seed in the West and an appearance in the NBA playoffs, LeBron was honored with his latest accolade: a spot on the All-NBA Second Team. On X, the King celebrated the milestone with a short statement of self-reflection.
“All NBA at 40!! Low-key crazy to me right now,” wrote James. “Sitting here watching the playoffs, just thinking about it. Blessed beyond I can even imagine.”
The All-NBA rosters were just recently announced, and (as usual) LeBron James was among 15 players to make the cut. Typically, LeBron has been a shoo-in for the First Team, but he hasn’t been in that exclusive group since 2020.
This year, while he wasn’t top five, LeBron still made All-NBA, joining Stephen Curry, Jalen Brunson, Anthony Edwards, and Evan Mobley on the Second Team, marking a league-record 21st time that LeBron has been awarded the honor.
It’s a truly impressive feat for James, especially since he turned 40 in December. He’s now the oldest player ever to make All-NBA, standing as a true testament to his amazing longevity. This season, his seventh with the Lakers, he averaged 24.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 8.2 assists per game on 51.3% shooting. He was a leader on and off the court for Los Angeles, helping them to the third-best record in the West at 50-32.
Besides leading the transition for Luka Doncic, James made history this season by sharing the court with his son, Bronny, as NBA teammates for the first time ever. As the King of longevity, LeBron’s run is unprecedented in the NBA, and it’s something nobody should take for granted. Now that he’s on the outside looking in on the playoffs, LeBron can reflect on his season and appreciate how special it truly was.
While the Lakers hoped for a better finish in the NBA playoffs this year, there’s still something to be said about how they rallied together after significant roster changes. They found something special with Luka and LeBron, and if the Lakers can make some improvements to the supporting cast, it may just be enough for them to make a major postseason run.
As for LeBron James, he’s still undecided about his future. According to Rich Paul, his body is certainly up for the task, but it’s his mental state that will determine what’s next. After breaking all the records, he has nothing left to prove in the NBA, and he’s already accomplished everything there is. But with Bryce expected to enter the league in 2026, it gives James at least one more reason to stick around.
Regardless of his retirement plans, LeBron’s standard of play will never waver as long as he’s active on the court, and we’ve come to expect consistent greatness from him. No matter how long he’s got left, James’ career will always be legendary, and we may never see any player replicate what he’s been doing over the past 20+ years.
