LeBron James celebrated his 40th birthday Monday, and he'll be making history once again. Assuming he suits up in the Lakers' next game versus the Cavs on Tuesday night, he will become the first player in NBA history to play both as a teenager and in his 40s.

LeBron James has been one of the top players in the NBA for the majority of his basketball career. However, many expected him to fall off in his 30s. In fact, when he joined the Los Angeles Lakers, most fans believed that the King was already finished and that he only joined the team to focus on his life off the court.

LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts against the New Orleans Pelicans during a play-in tournament game at the Smoothie King Center on April 16, 2024 in New Orleans, L