LeBron James has defied the odds to remain one of the NBA’s premier players for an astonishing two decades.

Now, as he gears up for his 21st season in the league as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, the King’s determination remains resolute. James had previously hinted at the possibility of retiring from the NBA following the Lakers’ sweep by the Denver Nuggets in the 2023 Western Conference Finals.

With the new season looming, James recently took to Instagram to share a post featuring Austin Reaves, as reported by NBA Retweet on Twitter. Despite having already completed 20 seasons in the NBA, James appears to be in impeccable physical condition, a testament to his unwavering commitment to the game.

However, his competitive fire still burns brightly, and he is setting his sights on a legendary 21st season in the NBA. In the previous season, he shattered Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s all-time scoring record, etching his name in the annals of basketball history.

This time around, he has the opportunity to claim the title of basketball’s all-time leading scorer, surpassing the legendary Oscar Schmidt. Yet, beyond individual accolades, James’ primary objective must be securing his fifth NBA championship, a feat that would inch him closer to surpassing Michael Jordan as the greatest basketball player of all time.

During the 2022-23 NBA season, James averaged an impressive 28.9 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 6.8 assists per game. The question that remains is whether he can replicate these stellar numbers in Year 21.