LeBron James celebrates 41st birthday: Another marker of his greatness
In the history of the NBA, 31 players have scored at least one point in a regular-season game following their 40 th birthday. The number of players to do s
www.usatoday.comHere’s the latest on LeBron James’ age.
- LeBron James was born December 30, 1984, making him 41 years old as of May 2026. This is widely reported across reputable outlets as he continues to play into his 40s.
- In late 2025, articles noted his 41st birthday and highlighted his continued on-court production, including milestone scoring and longevity for a player of his age.
- Several sources also discuss the unusual longevity of LeBron at age 41, often contrasting his still-elite production with the typical decline expected in aging stars.
If you’d like, I can pull a quick, concise timeline of key age-related milestones for LeBron from official NBA and Lakers coverage, or summarize how his age has affected his season-by-season performance.