Lakers forward LeBron James is 15 games into his age-39 season, but virtually all of his numbers have remained in the neighborhood of his career marks: 25.7 points, 8.1 rebounds and 6.7 assists per game.
It's been necessary for Los Angeles, which is still finding its footing in a crowded Western Conference playoff field. The Lakers are currently 9-7, occupiers of their conference's first play-in slot and three games behind the first-place Timberwolves.
In a discussion with ESPN's Stephen A. Smith on his eponymous show, Hall of Fame forward Kevin Garnett ladled out praise for his former rival.
