LeBron James Reacts to Being the Oldest Player in the NBA

By: Fatima Roshni Image credit: Getty Images

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[{"selector":"#anim-f3d64187-e959-40d6-817b-f0df0351ec25 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(40.82998458893891%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-a6d2c8dd-0f74-4970-8e25-b3b78998ff0f","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(1)","scale(1.5)","scale(0.95)","scale(1)"],"offset":[0,0.33,0.66,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2500,"easing":"ease-in-out","fill":"both","iterations":1}] [{"selector":"#anim-d8a4530c-3108-4305-898c-0bb51d313279","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-4adb8a0d-8cdf-4545-92c8-69110a537371","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] After suffering a disappointing loss in the NBA playoffs against the Denver Nuggets, the Lakers will be returning to LeBron's experience and acquiring players like Christian Wood to their roster.

LeBron James Reacts to Being the Oldest Player in the NBA

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