LeBron James turned 40 years old today. But turning the big 4-0 doesn't preclude James from his professional obligations, and as such he participated in Los Angeles Lakers practice today before meeting with assembled media for a brief press scrum.
For eight minutes James spoke thoughtfully on the milestone he hit on Monday, entering the twilight of his career, how long he thinks he could really play, and whether his final days on the court will come in Lakers' purple and gold. Which perhaps shouldn't serve as a big shock; it's easy to get reflective on one's birthday and it's a big one for LeBron. But it was surprising that he got quite candid about the Lakers' chances to win an NBA title this season—whlie adding a dash of optimism in the same breath.
