Realistically, how many more seasons does LeBron have in him?

[Joyner82reload]

LeBron will end this year between 43,000 and 44,000 career minutes played(RS+PO).

Here are all time minute records(PO+RS)
Kareem-66,000 career minutes, but he was a shadow of himself his final 3 seasons starting around the 55,000 career minute mark.
Malone-62,000 declined sharply in 2002 at 54,258 career minutes
Kidd-57,000 career minutes
Kobe-56,500 career minutes
Duncan-55,000 career minutes
Wilt-55,000 career minutes
KG-52,000 career minutes

As you can see virtually noone makes it to 55,000 and those that do fall off a cliff at or before they reach that number. LeBron usually plays between 3,500-4,000 minutes a season including the playoffs. So it looks like he has around 3 full seasons of good basketball left.

[Cocaine80s]

Lebron is a cyborg. Dude will be effective until 35/36 with his strength alone

[Genaro]

His best years are behind him but I think he will play at least 5 more years, obviously he will drop the quality and will have to rest more but barring injury it won't be a major drop off.

[3ball]

Lebron is a cyborg. Dude will be effective until 35/36 with his strength alone
assuming he decides to use it.. i suppose he will once his first-step fully turns to molasses.. it's not quite there yet.. i'd say he's got 2-4 more seasons as a 25 PPG player.

[Akrazotile]

It's not just about minutes alone. It's a combination of minutes and age.

Think about guys like Kibe and Ray Allen whove also spent countless hours in the gym taking jumpshots, elevating and landing. Are those not minutes as well? And they lasted into their mid 30s (kobe) and late 30s (Ray). And tbh Bran probably doesnt spend as much time practicing as those guys do.

Honestly what makes Bran be Bran is that he can dribble so well for a guy his size. Thats what makes him a rarity and makes him so effective. Flashy dunks and long distance threes are aesthetically nice but theyre not the critical parts of what make him effective, unlike many players whose edge is either quickness or jumpshooting.

As long as he doesnt shrink 3 or 4 inches any time soon, he should be able to play effectively for a while. If Jason Kidd amd Steve Nash could do it til nearly 40, I dont see why Bran cant, especially given his obvious predisposition to durability.

[dubeta]

Malone was the only one built like LeBron on OPs post, and he had GOAT longevity


And before someone brings up wilt, Wilt was extremely weak in the lower body, his legs and ankles couldn't take his weight and he succumbed to those knee injuries

[Joyner82reload]

Malone was the only one built like LeBron on OPs post, and he had GOAT longevity


And before someone brings up wilt, Wilt was extremely weak in the lower body, his legs and ankles couldn't take his weight and he succumbed to those knee injuries

Malone broke down at 55k minutes..

[NumberSix]

4.

[greatest-ever]

In the league altogether or top 10 level seasons? Total i think 18-19, but as a top ten player probably 2 more after this.

[sd3035]

Bran will smash all records

[305Baller]

I'll say he has 2 years left as an MVP candidate and then he will fade into that good night the next 3-4 years. So 5-6 in total (!)

[Lebron23]

More than Kevin Durant

[FKAri]

Malone was the only one built like LeBron on OPs post, and he had GOAT longevity


And before someone brings up wilt, Wilt was extremely weak in the lower body, his legs and ankles couldn't take his weight and he succumbed to those knee injuries

Malone also wasn't facing guys up at the 3 pt line.

[MJistheGOAT]

2 as a top 5 players
2 as a top 10 player
2-3 declining
Total 6-7 seasons, probably he will be the GOAT post-55k minute player.

[IGOTGAME]

Prob gonna be the best player in the league for another 5-6 years

[JohnFreeman]

I can see him retiring before major injuries