Overview
- On his 41st birthday, James plays a nationally televised home game against the Pistons and is set to become the ninth NBA player to score after turning 41.
- Since regaining rhythm following his sciatica layoff, he has averaged 25.4 points on 56.4% shooting with 5.4 rebounds and 5.9 assists over his last eight games.
- He missed the entire preseason and the first 14 games with a sciatica nerve issue, marking the first season opener he has ever missed.
- The Lakers have lost six of their last 11, prompting an “uncomfortable” meeting, and Redick acknowledged the offense has been disorganized since James returned.
- James leads all players in post-40 scoring average at 23.9 points per game and has 1,340 points in 57 games since turning 40, ranking fourth in total points in that span.