Heat icon praises LeBron James for something no one has ever done

"The amazing thing about James' career today is not just that he remains relevant, playing high-quality basketball, and that, on most nights, he's faster, stronger, and more in shape than the rest of the players sharing the court with him. No, it's much more than those; Father Time fails again and again to bring him down. At 41, James continues to keep the old man pinned down, and it's not lost on anyone, current or former NBA players."

"One said former player is Tim Hardaway Sr., a former Heat star like James (well, not exactly like James), who recently went to bat for what James is still doing in year 23, and it's only right that it came from someone who once wore the same jersey. Hardaway, the father of soon-to-be free agent Tim Hardaway Jr., played for the Heat for five seasons from 1996-2001, a stretch that marked the franchise's best years before its championship run from 2010-14."

"Hardaway stepped away from the game in 2003, but given that his son is representing the Hardaway name these days, it means that the elder still pays attention, and clearly, he's paying attention to James. The Los Angeles Lakers champion is unlikely to drag his team out of the 0-3 hole they're facing against the Oklahoma City Thunder, but there's no denying that James is still playing and has played incredibly well this postseason."

"James has had to step up in a massive way in these playoffs, averaging 23.7 points, 6.7 rebounds, and eight assists in 38 minutes per game. No 41-year-old has"

LeBron James has not played for the Miami Heat for more than a decade, yet his impact remains part of NBA and Heat history. At 41, he continues playing high-quality basketball and often appears faster, stronger, and better conditioned than opponents. Father Time has not slowed him down, and current and former players notice his continued athletic edge. Tim Hardaway Sr., a former Miami Heat All-Star who played for the franchise from 1996 to 2001, praised James for what he is doing in year 23. Hardaway highlighted James’ ability to step up during the playoffs, where he averaged 23.7 points, 6.7 rebounds, and eight assists in 38 minutes per game.

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