On average, a regular NBA player stays in the league for about 4.5 years. And to think that LeBron James will be in his 21st season. When he steps on court against the reigning champions, the Nuggets, is just mind-boggling. Not even the elites of the game could have sustained the level of productivity that LeBron shows season after season.

King James would start his 21st season against the reigning champions, the Denver Nuggets. In a recent podcast, Pacer’s 27-year-old star had a few interesting opinions about LeBron and his Longevity in the NBA.

Secret to LeBron’s Longevity

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner made an appearance on the Tidal League podcast hosted by former NBA player, Theo Pinson. During the podcast, when asked about facing LeBron in the playoffs, the 27-year-old Myles Turner said, “You are just witnessing greatness”. He added further, “One of the smartest f**ker around I have played against. His influence on the game is crazy”. When quizzed about LeBron’s longevity, Turner had this to say, “He doesn’t have to score to be effective, that is why he is able to be in the league. He sees things before it happens”.

When people watch LeBron, his superhuman athleticism always grabs their attention. But the secret to LeBron’s career longevity is his Basketball IQ. It is a very overlooked facet of LeBron’s game and the way he approaches the game of basketball. As revealed by Myles Turner, LeBron James is the smartest player he has faced in his NBA career. And that is the opinion of many other players such as DeMar DeRozan, Draymond Green, and Iman Shumpert hold.

LeBron gearing up for the new NBA Season

The Los Angeles Lakers would start their season against the Nuggets on the 25th of October at the Ball Arena in Denver. But the situation surrounding LeBron is a little vague. It was reported at the start of the Lakers off-season that had sustained a torn tendon in his foot. It was suggested that LeBron might have to go under the knife to repair the tendon.

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But ESPN reporter Dave McMenamin said that LeBron took time off to let his tendon heal. Now, he has started his workout in order to prepare for the new season ahead. With LeBron still chasing his elusive 5th ring, the Lakers could prove to be a tough opposition for even the best teams in the league. What do you think about the Lakers and will LeBron win his 5th ring this season?

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