“My proudest achievement? Being a present father.”
Already the leading scorer in NBA history, basketball star LeBron James once again produced at an All-Star level in 2025–26, his 23rd NBA season. When we asked James how much longer he wants to keep playing, the question many fans wonder, he said “it’s up to the mind.”
Add in his off-court accomplishments, and James may be the most influential athlete of the past half-century. In the decades before his arrival, super star athletes mostly stayed in their lane. James ushered in the era of player empowerment, showing that you can start companies, mix it up in politics, and elevate the people around you—all while playing like the GOAT of your game.
Today, James leads TIME100 Sports, the list recognizing those shaping the sports today. Read the exclusive interview with the basketball star and see the full list here: https://t.co/WCJ7fYca3m
LeBron says he’s not taking anyone in NBA history over himself
“I’m not taking nobody over me. There’s no question. But I think Mike will say the same thing. Rest his soul, Kobe will say the same thing. Magic will say the same thing. Bird will say the same thing. Shaq could say the same thing. The late great Wilt. Kareem. I don’t think none of us are going to take somebody else. If there’s a general manager and he’s eyeballing all of us on a baseline, with the No. 1 pick, it’s gonna be hard not to take me, champ.”
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*THIS IS BRUTAL TO WATCH * Luke Kennard here is penalized for catching an elbow jab strike to the chest and for not simply moving out of SGA’s way.
But the best part is watching the ref not even raise his hand for the call until he realizes that SGA’s shot rolls off the rim.
BLATANT & INEXPLICABLE!
Went from
"LeBron is gonna get swept again"
To
"LeBron is about to choke a 3-0 lead"
To soon
"Okay well OKC is about to sweep him"
Proved everyone wrong multiple times but they'll move the goal post until they can finally do a victory lap 😂