LeBron James jokingly screamed in shock when he learned he was now the oldest player in the NBA.
When James’ basketball longevity was brought up again on Monday, his Los Angeles Lakers teammates could only laugh.
“Where were you in 2005?” James asked Anthony Davis. “You’re probably in third grade, right?”
“Fifth grade,” Davis said, sitting next to King after the Lakers’ 129-126 preseason victory over the Brooklyn Nets in Las Vegas.
“I’ve been playing here a long time,” James said as he and Davis kept laughing.
James’ overall point is correct – he’s been around for a long time.
The 19-time All-Star is entering his 21st season with three teams, including two with Cleveland.
But James’ own career timeline is a little off.
One of the greatest players in league history entered the NBA in 2003.
Davis was born on March 11, 1993, which means that when James was just beginning his career as a rookie, Los Angeles’ other superstar was only 10 years old.
But what are those years when you’ve played as long as James?
He has four MVPs, four NBA Finals MVPs, 19 All-NBA selections and 1,421 career games.
James also played 282 games in the playoffs.
The Lakers defeated the Nets on Monday to improve their record to 1-1.
Davis scored 13 points, 7 rebounds and 3 blocks on 4-of-6 shooting.
James is still warming up for the regular season.
The NBA’s all-time scoring leader made 3 of 8 shots and scored 10 points, 5 assists and 3 turnovers.