Big offensive explosions from LeBron James and Max Christie allowed the Lakers to outlast the Trail Blazers on Thursday.

LeBron James is turning 40. James is in his 22nd season and as great as his career has been, James' influence goes far beyond basketball.

With the exception of the 2003-2004 NBA season — during which he was named the NBA Rookie of the Year — James has been named ...

James made his NBA debut as an 18-year-old rookie with the Cavaliers on Oct. 29, 2003, pouring in 25 points in a loss to the ...

A career night for Max Christie and a dominating performance by LeBron James sealed the win for the Lakers against the Trail ...

LeBron James became the first player in NBA history to compete as a teenager and past the age of 40 during the Los Angeles ...

Jarrett Allen scored a season-high 27 points, Donovan Mitchell added 26 and the Cleveland Cavaliers won their eighth straight ...

Happy Birthday, LeBron. Enjoy. On Oct. 29, 2003, LeBron James, 18 at the time, made his NBA debut against the Kings. Three minutes into the game, James laced a baseline jumper from the right side ...