Someway, somehow, LeBron James continues to find a way to seemingly defy Father Time.
Perhaps Father Time is gaining confidence and resolve in his battle with James, as those recent Nike commercials suggested. But it is still way too early to start shoveling dirt on the grave of James’ career or even his prime.
He may not be in his athletic prime anymore, but he seems to still be somewhere in his prime when it comes to production. His continued high production allowed him to become the NBA’s all-time leading career scorer in February, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
James has grown more brittle in recent years. He has played in more than 57 games as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers in a single season just once. But when he is healthy, he is still one of the very best in the game.