LeBron James, who received All-NBA honors for the 19th consecutive season on Wednesday, is the best 38-year-old player of all time. He averaged 28.9 points, 8.3 rebounds and 6.8 assists, shooting 58.0% on 2-pointers. He also broke Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s all-time scoring record with a fadeaway jumper over Kenrich Williams and the Oklahoma City Thunder in February. The Lakers (43-39) were 30-25 with James in the lineup. He is the third 38-year-old to make an All-NBA team. Abdul-Jabbar made the first team in 1986, Tim Duncan the third team in 2015 and James the third team this season.
— Kevin Brewer
Age 38 >> Starting lineup
Forward >> LeBron James, Lakers, 2022-23
>> 28.9 points, 8.3 rebounds, 6.8 assists (55 games)
Center >> Tim Duncan, Spurs, 2014-15
>> 13.9 points, 9.1 rebounds, 2.0 blocks
Center >> Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Lakers, 1985-86
>> 23.4 points, 6.1 rebounds, 56.5% 2-point shooting
Guard >> John Stockton, Jazz, 2000-01
>> 11.5 points, 8.7 assists, 51.4% 2-point shooting
Guard >> Reggie Miller, Pacers, 2003-04
>> 10.0 points, 3.1 assists, 40.1% 3-point shooting
Age 38 >> Bench
Forward >> Karl Malone, Jazz, 2001-02
>> 22.4 points, 8.6 rebounds, 4.3 assists
Forward >> Michael Jordan, Wizards (!), 2001-02
>> 22.9 points, 5.7 rebounds, 5.2 assists (60 games)
Guard >> Manu Ginobili, Spurs, 2015-16
>> 9.6 points, 39.1% 3-point shooting (58 games)
Center >> Robert Parish, Celtics, 1991-92
>> 14.1 points, 8.9 rebounds, 53.5% 2-point shooting
Center >> Hakeem Olajuwon, Rockets, 2000-01
>> 11.9 points, 7.4 rebounds, (58 games)
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