LeBron James and company aren’t done hogging the spotlight just yet, even though the Los Angeles Lakers’ playoff run didn’t quite go as planned after the team lost to the Nuggets in five games.
New chances and challenges are anticipated throughout the offseason, including the potential selection of LeBron’s kid Bronny in the 2024 NBA Draft. Fans of the Lakers and NBA were glued to the news about Kobe Bryant’s upcoming sneaker release.
The 2023–2024 All-NBA teams were unveiled on Wednesday, and LeBron James’ pick was among the most intriguing of the whole process.
James was chosen to the All-NBA Third Team on Wednesday, despite being accustomed to living on the All-NBA First Team. The fact that James, whose birthday is December 30, 1984, is 39 years old approaching 40 years old, made the distinction much more remarkable. During the previous season, James averaged 25.7 points and more than seven rebounds for the Lakers. In addition, he contributed 8.3 assists and shot 54% from the field, demonstrating his versatility on the court.
Some were surprised to see James named to the NBA’s All-NBA Third Team, sponsored by the Kia automobile group, but it was also an amazing honor for an NBA superstar who started his career as the Cleveland Cavaliers’ first-round selection.
James’s Lakers teammate Anthony Davis was included with Anthony Edwards on the All-NBA Second Team. NBA MVP Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Giannis Antetokounmpo were also on the first team, along with other MVP contenders. The Historical Significance of James Honor Unveiled It was just discovered how significant James’ honor was historically. Nineteen years after becoming the youngest player to make an All-NBA squad, James became the oldest player to do so.
