LeBron James turned 40 years old on Monday and the Los Angeles Lakers star celebrated by reflecting on how he wants his NBA career to eventually end.

Basketball fans began making jokes about Diddy after watching viral videos from LeBron James' 40th birthday party.

LeBron James remained in good humor amid the countdown to his 40th birthday Monday. If the milestone inspired dread, regret or fear, the Los Angeles Lakers forward hasn’t let on publicly. Like Michael Jordan,

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LeBron James said he has another 5-7 years left in him, he told reporters on his Sunday, Dec. 30 birthday, but added that he likely won't play professionally for that long and is looking at retirement.

James made it clear that once he decides to retire, he won't unretire like Michael Jordan or Tom Brady did in their late 30s and early 40s.

From his days as a high school star to taking the floor with Bronny, we looked back at our 40 favorite LeBron moments on his 40th birthday.

Now in the 22nd season of his NBA career, James has once again surpassed all measures of playing well at his age. Speaking of his age, LBJ just turned 40 years old as he remains the oldest player in the league right now.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was feeling like Mike Gundy after all the well wishes on his 40th birthday.

LeBron James reflects on turning 40 and still excelling in the NBA. While he believes he could play at a high level for another five to seven years, he has no plans to extend his career that long.