LeBron James opens 24th NBA season

No. 23 extends longevity mark into 2026-27

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Year 24 for No. 23 👑 What lies ahead for LeBron James as he begins his 24th NBA season tonight? https://t.co/3A6eHFhjY Via @YahooSports on X

What happened: LeBron James begins his 24th NBA season this week wearing No. 23. The milestone follows the updated headshot issued entering Year 24.

Why it matters: A 24th season extends the league longevity standard. Workload, availability and rotation role become the central questions for 2026-27.

What to watch: Opening-night minutes and early-week availability will set the tone for Year 24.

Sources

@YahooSports 2026-10-20T14:30:55.263936+00:00

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