For 22 years and counting, LeBron James has remained a top player in the NBA. Even though he turned 40 years old, James is yet to show any major signs of slowing down.If anything, the 4x NBA champ continues to prove his doubters wrong.

LeBron James hasn't played a lot of defense in recent seasons, but Lakers head coach JJ Redick pointed out how much the superstar has improved lately.

If you watch this team the last six weeks or so, LeBron has been playing at an All-NBA defensive level” – JJ Redick postgame.Source: Bluesky What’s the buzz

LeBron James is exemplifying amazing efficiency and intensity on offense and defense right now. It will be difficult for him to keep it up all the way to June, but if he can, the Lakers (35-21) should be firmly in the championship conversation.

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The Los Angeles Lakers head coach knew his comment might be cringeworthy, and by the viral reaction, he was right.

NBA superstar LeBron James delivered yet another standout performance, leaving coach JJ Redick in awe. Find out what made this game another unforgettable chapter in James’ legendary career.

Playing in his second game in as many days, James tallied 40 points on Thursday night while adding eight rebounds, four assists, and leading the Lakers to a 110-102 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. The victory brought his L.A. team to 33-21 on the season, and also left coach JJ Redick in awe.

Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick believes LeBron James has been an All-NBA defender for the last couple of months.

While the Luka Doncic blockbuster trade has certainly dominated recent headlines for the Los Angeles Lakers, almost lost in the shuffle has been how stifling the Lakers’ defense has been. And at the forefront of the Lakers’ defense is none other than LeBron James,