Obviously, James -- who has a player option worth more than $52 million for the 2025-26 season-- returned for the 2023-24 season. He is also expected to return for the 2025-26 season, according to ESPN.

LeBron James is widely regarded as one of the greatest playoff performers in NBA history. His resume boasts four championships, ten NBA Finals appearances, and countless iconic postseason moments. However,

Luka Doncic is now unquestionably the club's offensive leader, unseating the 21-time All-Star power forward for the first time. At 40, James has been the NBA's oldest player for two years running, and is only racking up further mileage as he goes.