LeBron James became the first player in NBA history to play in a 23rd season Tuesday night when he made his season debut for the Lakers in a 140-126 win over the Jazz. He missed the first month of the season due to sciatica in his right side, but year 23 for No. 23 is officially underway.
It’s no secret that James, who turns 41 on Dec. 30, is in the twilight of his career. Los Angeles’ future once he hangs it up was an unknown until the Lakers made the shocking move to acquire Luka Dončić from the Mavericks at last season’s deadline. In James’s season debut Tuesday, he apparently made an honorable move that signals he will officially pass the torch to Dončić sooner than later.
