Sure, James' numbers are likely going to decline the deeper into his 40s he plays. But at least at his point of entry, he is far and away the greatest 40-year-old basketball player of all time. And so, with apologies to urkle91, James isn't just defying the typical NBA age curve, he's completely shattering it.

Lakers superstar LeBron James has spent over two decades perfecting his craft and millions of dollars to preserve his body for the grind of an NBA season. For most players, 20+ years of professional-level work is too much to bear,