LeBron James, one of the most influential players in NBA history, recently celebrated his 40th birthday. Remarkably, despite reaching this milestone age, James continues to compete at a high level in the NBA, which is not common in the league's history. There have been 32 NBA players who played until they were at least 40 years old before retiring, including legends like Michael Jordan, Karl Malone, John Stockton, Tim Duncan, and Steve Nash. Many of these players were exceptional in their own right, but at the same age, James' performance stands out significantly, to the point where he can still lead a team to contend for championships. This season, James has played in 30 games for the Lakers, averaging an impressive 23.9 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 8.9 assists per game, maintaining a comprehensive stat line. In the latter stages of his career, James has broken numerous records, such as becoming the all-time leading scorer in NBA history. Every point he scores from now on will be a new record. He also holds the record for the most regular-season games with double-digit scoring, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, among others. It's safe to say that James will continue to set new records, and his greatness speaks for itself. It's worth noting that there is another achievement of James that has been overlooked by the outside world: he is eligible to receive the highest pension in NBA history. How much is James' pension? Well, it's actually too early to discuss this issue since James is still an active player. Given his current form, playing…

It is well known that the Houston Rockets have recently been facing a shortage of players. First, Amen Thompson was suspended for two games, but fortunately he has officially returned and put on an All-Star level performance in the game against the Lakers. Additionally, the injury wave has affected the completeness of the Rockets' lineup. Besides Adams, who has been playing intermittently, the team's power forward Tari Eason has been out due to injury for nearly 10 games. Although Eason is questionable for upcoming games, the Rockets have announced that he can only play with a small probability, with a chance of only 25%. The other starting power forward, Jabari Smith Jr., also suffered a hand fracture during training and will need to rest for 4 to 6 weeks. During this time, the power forward position will have to be filled by Amen Thompson, Whitmore, and Tate. With the absence of two key forwards, the Rockets are undoubtedly facing significant challenges in their lineup arrangements, which is one of the main reasons for their recent record of fewer wins and more losses. However, the Rockets seem unconcerned as they have announced the demotion of their 20-year-old rookie, Shepherd, to the G League's Vipers. This marks the fourth player the Rockets have sent to the Vipers this season. Previously, the team's forward McKew, guard Jonathan Williams, and undrafted center Dante were all demoted to the G League, where they rarely return to play significant roles for the Rockets' first team. Now, the Rockets have demoted their fourth player, this year's third…

In the fierce competition of the NBA, the Dallas Mavericks suffered an unfortunate double blow. One of their core players, Slovenian star Luka Doncic, was injured in a recent game and is expected to need a month for evaluation and may miss up to two months of play. This is undoubtedly a major blow to the Mavericks, who are aiming to make a splash in the playoffs. Doncic's injury occurred during an intense match where he sprained his ankle during a breakaway. Preliminary diagnosis indicates that his injury is not optimistic and will require time to recover. His absence will have a significant impact on the team's offense and defense as he is not only the team's top scorer but also a key figure in organizing the attack. After Doncic's injury, another core player, Kyrie Irving, became the pillar of the team. However, due to continuous high-intensity games, Irving also suffered an injury. He was diagnosed with a herniated disc in his back, which will cause him to miss at least one to two weeks of play. Irving's injury is also a heavy blow to the Mavericks as he is another major scorer for the team and an important force on the defensive end. Facing the challenge of injuries, Irving chose a relatively conservative treatment method to avoid the longer absence that surgery would bring. He hopes to return to the court as soon as possible through physical therapy and rehabilitation training to contribute to the team. This decision reflects Irving's sense of responsibility to the team and consideration for…

In the 15th round of the CBA's focus match-up, Shanxi Men's Basketball Team and Beijing Men's Basketball Team were quite noticeable. Who would have thought that although the scoring gap between the two teams was not big, the performance of the star players was worlds apart, and Zhou Qi's performance was really hard to match his reputation! The game was still very intense At the beginning of the game, Shanxi Men's Basketball Team quickly entered the state, played a small climax, and the leading advantage was once impressive. But as the game progressed, Beijing Men's Basketball Team gradually took control of the situation on the court through efficient offensive cooperation, leading 28-21 in the first quarter. The second quarter was still like this, and both sides' games were very close. Whether it is the defensive intensity of Shanxi Men's Basketball Team or the offensive and defensive transition of Beijing Men's Basketball Team, it reflects the exquisite ball skills of the two teams. The key moment of the game appeared in the fourth quarter. Shanxi Men's Basketball Team strengthened its defense, gradually overtook the score through accurate shooting and clever breakthroughs, and finally completed the reversal with a score of 106-101, winning the victory of this key game. And in this focus battle, in addition to the overall performance of the two teams, Liu Chuanxing and Zhou Qi's personal comparison, as well as Zhou Qi's key mistake in the last moment of the game, became hot topics for discussion after the game. Liu Chuanxing's efficient performance and Zhou Qi's mediocre performance…

Fan Ziming, in essence, is just a tall guy who always gives people the impression of being neither up nor down when playing basketball. Despite having such good conditions, he just can't seem to perform well, and recently, his days with the Beijing team haven't been going too well either. In the recent match between Beijing and Zhejiang, Fan Ziming was like a headless fly on the court, aimlessly running around. Even though Zhou Qi was already exhausted, Fan couldn't provide much help and instead allowed the opponents to catch up in points, causing quite a headache for the coaching staff. Off the court, Fan Ziming actually trains quite hard, often practicing late into the night. However, this effort seems to yield little results, much like his top-tier salary contract that looks impressive but may not be all it's cracked up to be. In this game, he only played for 9 minutes, shooting 5 times and making 2 baskets. The statistics aren't terrible, but considering his high salary, expectations for him are naturally higher than for ordinary substitute players. Zhou Qi performed well on the court, scoring 18 points with 8 out of 12 shots. Fan Ziming watched from the sidelines, probably feeling quite bitter, as he used to be the main center for the team. The most amusing part was when he scored a goal during garbage time and celebrated as if he had won the championship, leaving fans unsure whether to laugh or cry. The coaching staff is now in a tough spot. They can't completely give up…

The NBA All-Star voting has just begun, and it's already confusing. The rookie, Wenyamata, has managed to rank in the top five, which reminds me of when Jeremy Lin burst onto the scene years ago, and fans were also voting crazily. However, the current voting rules are somewhat perplexing. Jokic received 1.42 million votes, a truly astonishing number. After all, his playing style doesn't seem flashy at all; he relies on his passing and low-post offense to torment opponents. His performance this season certainly deserves this number of votes. The Denver Nuggets have indeed played well this season. Jokic's statistics may not be as exaggerated as before, but his dominance on the court hasn't diminished. He always finds the most suitable teammate whenever he gets the ball, and this style of play is really fascinating. Durant and James, these two veterans, follow closely behind in terms of votes. Both are over 35 years old, but their performances show no signs of their age, especially Durant, who maintains a shooting percentage of 51%, which is simply monstrous. James, at 40 years old, can still score 38 points in a game, something that would be impossible for other players. Moreover, his playing style has completely changed; he no longer relies on physical strength as he used to, but more on technique. Although Wenyamata ranks fifth, his performance has been impressive enough. In December alone, he made 50 blocks, a statistic that doesn't seem like one a rookie could achieve, and his three-point shooting is becoming increasingly stable. LaMelo Ball received over 940,000…

Westbrook has exploded onto the scene! In a thrilling match-up at the Denver Nuggets' home court against the Utah Jazz, the game has just concluded with the crowd in an uproar. Westbrook delivered a triple-double performance with a perfect 100% shooting rate, etching his name once again into NBA history. How rare is this feat? Only six players have achieved it in history, and among them, four are current active players! In the game where the Nuggets triumphed over the Jazz with a score of 132-121, Westbrook played for 32 minutes, going 7-for-7 from the field and 2-for-2 from the free-throw line, tallying 16 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists, and adding 4 steals. These are not ordinary statistics; they represent a historic level of achievement. Analyzing this stunning game from four dimensions—statistical data, background review, highlight replays, and starting lineups—provides a panoramic view of the moments that made history. Statistical Data: History Records Only the Greatest Moments History speaks through numbers, which do not deceive. To date, there have been only eight instances in NBA history of a triple-double with both field goal and free-throw shooting rates at 100%, and Westbrook accounts for two of these. This remarkable accomplishment is so challenging that in over half a century, from 1970 to 2024, only six players have completed this seemingly impossible task: Wes Unseld (Bullets) 16 points, 30 rebounds, 13 assists, 7-for-7 shooting, 2-for-2 free throws. Russell Westbrook (Thunder) 18 points, 11 rebounds, 14 assists, 6-for-6 shooting, 6-for-6 free throws. Evan Turner (Trail Blazers) 13 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists, 5-for-5…

The Clippers lost, narrowly defeated by the Timberwolves with a score of 106-108 on the road, missing out on their chance for two consecutive victories! In this game, the Clippers had a lead of up to 19 points, but were ultimately reversed by the Timberwolves. Kawhi Leonard on his poor performance: "I played badly, I didn't perform well." "I need more time, I'm adapting to the game." "I'm not worried about this, I will get better." "Harden is already very good, he shouldn't be questioned." "I need to take on more pressure, and I will do it." Tyronn Lue on Leonard: "As long as Kawhi can stay healthy and play, it has great significance for us." "He still needs some time, we are all very patient to wait, he can get better." "When Kawhi can perform like last season, that will be the time for our resurgence." Leonard only made 3 out of 11 shots in this game, which was indeed a very poor performance! However, Leonard has just returned from injury, so it is understandable that his form fluctuates! As long as Leonard can maintain his health, he will definitely get better! Harden on being called for an offensive foul: "I don't understand, it was an obvious flop, and he hit me with his hand." "If you're not going to call a defensive foul, why would you call an offensive foul?" "We only lost by 2 points in the end, I don't want to make excuses for the loss, losing is losing." "But, the refereeing in the game really…

Despite suffering a loss to the Rockets that ended their two-game winning streak, the Lakers have received some good news amidst the chaos of the Western Conference. On a day without any games, the Lakers have been gifted with two pieces of good fortune. First, the Mavericks lost 104-119 to the Grizzlies, and the Clippers lost 106-108 to the Timberwolves. Prior to these games, the Lakers, Clippers, and Mavericks had identical records. However, after both the Clippers and Mavericks suffered defeats, the Lakers now lead by half a game and are ranked fifth in the West. This means that if the Lakers can win their next game, they will be able to secure the fifth spot in the West for a short period, and may even be able to climb to fourth. In their next game, the fourth-seeded Nuggets will face the Celtics, while the Lakers will take on the Mavericks. If the Nuggets lose and the Lakers win, the Lakers will overtake the Nuggets and become the fourth seed in the West. For the Nuggets, facing the second-ranked Celtics in the East is not an easy task, and they are more likely to lose. However, for the Lakers, despite the fact that the Mavericks were last season's Western Conference champions, they are currently plagued by injuries, giving the Lakers a better chance of victory. The Mavericks have indeed been quite unlucky recently. Luka Doncic suffered a calf strain earlier and has yet to return. According to the latest news, Kyrie Irving is expected to miss at least one to…

In today's NBA, transfer requests are commonplace, with young and talented players often expressing their desire to leave their current teams. Tyrese Maxey, a promising young guard who has made a name for himself with the Philadelphia 76ers, is one such player. His impressive performance, averaging 27 points and 8 assists per game, showcases his undeniable skill. Maxey's dissatisfaction with the team's recruitment decisions, particularly the signing of Paul George, has left him uncertain about his future. His wish is clear: he hopes to be traded to the Los Angeles Lakers to chase an NBA championship alongside the legendary LeBron James. When discussing his career development, Maxey expresses a noticeable gap between his expectations for the 76ers and the reality he faces. While his role within the team is growing in importance, the team's decisions seem to overlook his efforts and aspirations. For the upcoming season, Maxey wishes for the team to focus more on the growth and development of young players rather than solely pursuing high-profile signings. The Lakers represent a beacon of hope for a championship title, and the vision of playing alongside James inspires him to aim higher. The desire for a transfer is not only a personal development request but also reflects the common challenges faced by young players in the league. Maxey's experience reveals that young players often feel powerless, especially when dealing with management decisions upon entering the NBA. His longing for the Lakers is not just about the team's success but also about his own career expectations and aspirations. The psychological game behind…