Now in the 22nd season of his NBA career, James has once again surpassed all measures of playing well at his age. Speaking of his age, LBJ just turned 40 years old as he remains the oldest player in the league right now.

When LeBron James broke another NBA record earlier this month, the one for most regular-season minutes played in a career, his Los Angeles Lakers teammates handled the moment in typical locker room fashion.

LeBron James celebrated his 40th birthday Monday, and he'll be making history once again. Assuming he suits up in the Lakers' next game versus the Cavs on Tuesday night, he will become the first player in NBA history to play both as a teenager and in his 40s.

LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts against the New Orleans Pelicans during a play-in tournament game at the Smoothie King Center on April 16, 2024 in New Orleans, L

With LeBron James turning 40 this week, here's a look at some statistical milestones for players in their 40s in NBA history.

Lakers star LeBron James missed Saturday night's 132-122 win against the Sacramento Kings with an illness. It was James' third missed game of the season. Gabe Vincent started in James' place, going scoreless in seven minutes before being ruled out with an oblique strain.