Overview

• James revealed on the podcast Mind the Game that he did not work with a professional trainer until his second through fourth NBA seasons.
• Former teammate Mario Chalmers said James received recovery treatment in nightclubs to keep his body in prime condition.
• In the 2024–25 season, he averaged 24.4 points, 8.2 assists and 7.8 rebounds while shooting 51.3 percent for the Lakers, who were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs.
• He is expected to opt into a $52.6 million player option by June 29 to extend his career into a record 23rd NBA season.
• The Lakers plan to build a championship contender around James alongside new teammate Luka Doncic.