Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James is officially the first player in NBA history to take the court for a 23rd season.
The 40-year-old made his season debut Tuesday at home against the Utah Jazz, marking his return from a sciatica issue that forced him to miss the first 14 contests of the 2025-26 campaign.
James previously shared the record for seasons played with Vince Carter, who retired in 2020 at age 43.