Lebron enters season 21: What other NBA players have played 20 years or more?
Performance is one thing, longevity is another. With that in mind, there are only a select few in the NBA who have been blessed with both. Here, we take a look at those elite players who have managed to stretch their careers across two decades or more. LeBron James joins the 21-year-club This year, Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James will be joining the ranks of an exclusive club as he heads into his 21st season in the league. In such a fast-paced and physically challenging game, not many are able to last two decades in the NBA as the sport takes a big toll on an athlete’s body. LeBron James became the NBA's #ScoringKing last season 👑 In Year 21, the journey continues. The @Lakers open the season vs. Denver, Oct. 24 on TNT! #KiaTipOff23pic.twitter.com/t3YTnJIK2d — NBA (@NBA) October 18, 2023 Nonetheless, a handful have managed to hold off the ravages of time as well as evade career-ending injuries to be able to stay on the court for 20 years or more . Coming int...