LeBron James is approaching a significant milestone this year as he turns 40 and enters his 22nd season in the NBA. Remarkably, even after more than two decades in the league, James continues to play at an elite level for the Los Angeles Lakers, proving that age is just a number for one of basketball’s all-time greats.
Fresh off a gold medal win and MVP honors at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, where he dazzled both his younger teammates and fans alike, James shows no signs of slowing down. His accomplishments on the court are already legendary—he’s the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, and now he’s preparing for yet another unique chapter in his career: playing alongside his son, Bronny James, with the Lakers this season. Although Bronny’s presence on the team is a dream come true for many fans, LeBron has made it clear that he prefers not to be called “dad” on the court, even if fellow NBA star Jaylen Brown and his girlfriend Kysre Gondrezick have their own opinions about the father-son duo.
As LeBron’s career enters its twilight years, the question on everyone’s mind is: what’s next for the man who Forbes estimates is worth $1.2 billion? LeBron’s business partner and long-time friend, Maverick Carter, offered some insight during an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show.” Carter admitted that while it’s uncertain how many more years James will continue playing, one thing is clear—LeBron has his sights set on owning an NBA team in the future.
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If James keeps putting up numbers like last season’s 25.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 8.3 assists per game, it’s anyone’s guess how much longer he’ll keep lacing up his sneakers. However, Carter did humorously acknowledge that James is starting to show signs of aging, joking that he’s looking more like a “grandpops” out there with his graying hair.
The conversation took a playful turn when McAfee chimed in, noting, “(LeBron’s) had the same (hair) it feels like for 15 years.” LeBron’s hairline, which was once full and thick, has been the subject of jokes for quite some time, even drawing a playful roast from tennis legend Serena Williams at the ESPYs.
But in true Maverick Carter fashion, he couldn’t resist a final jab, humorously comparing LeBron’s hair situation to that of UFC President Dana White, who has famously embraced his bald look. While LeBron’s hair might be thinning, at least he can still claim he has more hair than White.
As LeBron continues to defy Father Time on the court, fans can only hope that Bronny inherited his dad’s athletic genes—though perhaps not the hair genes. Whether you call him “King James,” “LeBron,” or simply “Bronny’s dad,” one thing is certain: LeBron James remains a dominant force in the NBA, both on and off the court.
