Kevin Durant believes 41-year-old LeBron James could continue playing at a high level for another four to five years, saying he's "very inspiring as a human being" and looks great on the court despite his age: "He could play up until he's 45."
LeBron James still has it. The 41-year-old Los Angeles Lakers forward scored 30 points on Wednesday, leading his team to a 124-116 victory over the Houston Rockets.
James continues to impress everyone around him, from his coach JJ Redick – who joked that LeBron "makes me feel like a loser" – to fellow superstar Kevin Durant. After the game, Durant, 37, praised LeBron's longevity.
"I think he could play up until he's 45 years old," KD said. "I don't think he'll be around that long, but I think he could play for another four to five years, to be honest. It's not a surprise anymore.
"His age is 41, but he looks great out there," Durant added. "When you love the game as much as he does, you'll do anything to stay locked in and on top of your game. He's very inspiring as a human being."
James already holds numerous NBA records, being in his Year 23. He's the all-time leading scorer and also holds the record for the most combined points in regular season and playoffs, among many others.
Together, LeBron James and Kevin Durant remain two of the most influential players to ever grace an NBA court.
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