On the verge of starting his 23rd season in the NBA and becoming the longest-tenured player in league history, LeBron James reflected on Michael Jordan and imagined how it might have been to share the court with him.

With LeBron James reportedly switching jersey numbers from No. 23 to No. 6, and Anthony Davis staying with No. 3, we look into who could wear the iconic number next for the Lakers.

The Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James do not appear to be on good terms currently. Plenty of reports have come out that suggest the two sides could part ways. Some think a trade might occur. Others simply think that James will play out the final season on his contract and either leave for another team or retire next offseason.

LeBron James is exercising his $52.6 million option with the Los Angeles Lakers for 2025-26, further confirming that he will become the first player in NBA history to play a 23rd season, a person with knowledge of the decision said Sunday.

Lakers star LeBron James has exercised his $52.6-million option as expected. He is poised to become the first NBA player to compete during 23 seasons.

During the 2024-25 NBA season, James put up good production for Los Angeles. He played in 70 games, averaging 24.4 points per game to go along with 8.2 assists, 7.8 rebounds, and a steal. In addition, he shot 51.3 percent from the floor and 37.6 percent from the three-point line.

LeBron James scored 23 points, Anthony Davis had 21 points and 12 rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Toronto Raptors 128-111 on Tuesday night for their seventh win in eight games.

LeBron James came out in ATTACK MODE to lead the Lakers to the Championship of the NBA In-Season Tournament 👑 30 PTS / 9-12 FGM / 4-4 3PM / 8 AST / 23 MIN