On Tuesday night, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers will play their first game of the 2024-25 season when they host the Minnesota Timberwolves in California.

James is entering his 22nd NBA season, which is also the longest ever.

About the NBA: “Class 22. 👑

Tonight, LeBron James will join Vince Carter as the only players in NBA history to play in 22 seasons.

James is also on the verge of being on the wrong side of history.

He is just six shots away from becoming the NBA’s all-time scoring leader missed field goals.

About Basketball Reference: “With 6 missed FGs tonight, LeBron James would pass Kobe Bryant for the most in NBA history 🤯”

While it’s unfortunate to be the all-time leader in missed shots, James has played for so long that he’s been on the wrong side of some records.

It is also worth mentioning that he is the best player of all time in the NBA scorer.

At 39 years old, James is still one of the best players in the NBA.

He finished last season with averages of 25.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 8.3 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 54.0% from the field and 41.0% from beyond the arc in 71 games Three-point range shot.

After the Timberwolves, the Lakers will play their second game of the season when they face Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns at home on Friday.

Last season they lost to the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the NBA playoffs.