In October 2024, LeBron James and his son Bronny James made NBA history as the first father-son duo to play together on an NBA team for the Los Angeles Lakers.
At the Paris 2024 Olympics, LeBron James led Team USA to a gold medal in men's basketball and was named the FIBA Men's Tournament MVP at the age of 40.
On March 4, 2025, LeBron James became the first player in NBA history to score a combined total of 50,000 career points across both the regular season and the playoffs.
In January 2025, LeBron was selected to his 21st NBA All-Star Game, extending his record for the most All-Star selections in NBA history.
Despite still being an active player, LeBron James was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2025 as a member of the 2008 United States men's Olympic basketball team, also known as the "Redeem Team."
On December 19, 2024, LeBron surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA's all-time leader in regular-season minutes played.
On January 3, 2025, LeBron broke Michael Jordan's record for the most 30-point games in NBA history.
By early 2025, LeBron had increased his ownership stake in the English Premier League football club Liverpool FC as part of a lifetime marketing deal with Fenway Sports Group.
Through his LeBron James Family Foundation and the "I PROMISE" program in Akron, Ohio, he continues to expand his efforts in supporting at-risk youth and their families with educational resources and mentorship.
As of April 2025, at the age of 40, LeBron James holds the distinction of being the oldest active player in the NBA, tied with Vince Carter for the most seasons played in league history.