When basketball fans think of NBC's original run of NBA coverage, two of the first names that come to mind are Michael Jordan and Ahmad Rashad. And now that the network is back in business with the National Basketball Association,

LeBron James' 22nd NBA season was nothing short of remarkable. At 40 years old, he averaged 24.6 points, 8.4 assists, and 8.0 rebounds per game, shooting an efficient 51.2% from the field. His performance on the court helped guide the Los Angeles Lakers to a 50-32 record—their first 50-win season since 2020—and securing the third seed in the highly competitive Western Conference.