The reverence for the longevity of Lakers forward LeBron James only continues to grow as the 38-year-old’s illustrious career stretches into its third decade. Now poised to enter his 21st NBA season, 19-time All-Star is still making members of his own organization feel like it’s first day stepping into the league.
Speaking to reporters during a press conference ahead of the start of training camp, Lakers vice president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka expressed how impressed he was by James’s meticulous dedication to getting himself prepared for another year in Los Angeles.
“It’s staggering for a player who has 20 years under the hood already and is preparing for 21 like he’s a rookie,” Pelinka said. “He’s been doing 6 a.m. workouts. Probably been in our building as much as any player this offseason. Been in the weight room as much as any player. Any team LeBron’s played for, it’s been pretty uniform that his work sets the tone.
