For 22 years and counting, LeBron James has remained a top player in the NBA. Even though he turned 40 years old, James is yet to show any major signs of slowing down.If anything, the 4x NBA champ continues to prove his doubters wrong.

LeBron James is exemplifying amazing efficiency and intensity on offense and defense right now. It will be difficult for him to keep it up all the way to June, but if he can, the Lakers (35-21) should be firmly in the championship conversation.

Lakers head coach JJ Redick said there is a "cheat code" for winning in the NBA, but it is actually something that is simple and old-fashioned.

If you watch this team the last six weeks or so, LeBron has been playing at an All-NBA defensive level” – JJ Redick postgame.Source: Bluesky What’s the buzz

While the Luka Doncic blockbuster trade has certainly dominated recent headlines for the Los Angeles Lakers, almost lost in the shuffle has been how stifling the Lakers’ defense has been. And at the forefront of the Lakers’ defense is none other than LeBron James,

LeBron James hasn't played a lot of defense in recent seasons, but Lakers head coach JJ Redick pointed out how much the superstar has improved lately.