LeBron James says he'll keep playing as long as he stays passionate about the game, insisting his skills aren't fading even at 41.
On Thursday night, LeBron James made NBA history by becoming the oldest player ever to record a triple-double, helping the Los Angeles Lakers secure a 124-104 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.
James finished the game with 28 points, 10 rebounds, and 12 assists in 35 minutes, and he's clearly still enjoying every moment on the court.
"I'm a goofy-ass 41-year-old kid. That's just me. They pay me to play basketball. Why wouldn't I be happy about that?" LeBron told reporters in the locker room.
"I get to be with my son and my teammates and all these unbelievable fans. They've watched me throughout my career, and they give me all the support and love. I enjoy what I do."
When asked how much longer he thinks he can keep performing at this level, LeBron said:
"Could I? Yeah, I could. But I don't know. My game is not going anywhere," James noted. "It's just my body. There's so many more factors that come with 'how long will I play the game?' I don't think my game will ever suffer if I decide to continue to go, however long that is.
"You know, how long can I stay in love with the process? Because that's always been my thing," LeBron added. "If I can't continue to stay in love with the process, then if this goes, then my body's gonna go. And once my body goes, then it's a wrap. Then the love goes, and then the fun and all that stuff goes. So that's what it is. It's not like my game is deteriorating or whatever the case may be."
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