You know, someday we will look back and wonder how LeBron James managed to keep bending time. Weeks from turning 41, in an era where stars age well but rarely like this, James is still commanding triple-teams and dictating pace as if it were 2012 again. And on November 19, he added another chapter: the very start of an NBA-record 23rd season.

His return came with a twist, though. For the first time in 22 years, James was introduced first in the Lakers’ lineup, a flip from the tradition where he was always the final name called. However, even that didn’t shake the moment. Because once the ball went up, the league’s longest-running headliner immediately reminded everyone he’s still the engine. And right before that season debut, James even dropped a blunt health update.

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