LeBron James Is First Lakers Player To Arrive At Games, Practices, Film Sessions, Flights: ‘It’s A Character Thing, It’s Part Of My DNA’

According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, LeBron James is the first Los Angeles Lakers player to arrive at games, practices, film sessions and flights. 

LeBron told Haynes he’s always been like this. 

Haynes Briefs exclusive interview with LeBron James. On my Lakers visit, the coaching staff lauded him for being first to all team events. LeBron on why punctuality matters: ‘If not respectful of people’s time, that’s a character thing.’ #haynesbriefs

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— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) March 9, 2025

LeBron (40) is the oldest player in the NBA. Most people thought he would look “washed” this season. 

However, LeBron is still putting up elite numbers. The Akron native is averaging 25.1 points, 8.1 rebounds and 8.5 assists while shooting 51.8% from the field, 39.1% from beyond the arc and 77.9% from the free-throw line. 

The Lakers look like title contenders with LeBron and Luka Doncic leading the way. They are in second place in the Western Conference standings with a strong record of 40-21. 

LeBron has career averages of 27.1 points, 7.5 rebounds, 7.4 assists, 1.5 steals and 0.7 blocks with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat and Lakers. He’s a four-time MVP, a four-time champion, a four-time Finals MVP, a one-time scoring champion and a one-time assists champion. 

LeBron, who grew up idolizing Michael Jordan, is first in NBA history in points, fourth in assists, sixth in steals, second in field goals, seventh in 3-point field goals, fifth in triple-doubles, seventh in points per game and third in player efficiency rating. 

A future Hall of Famer, LeBron is the only player in NBA history to rank top five all-time in points and assists, the only player to win three Finals MVPs with three different teams, the only player with 40,000 points, 10,000 rebounds and 10,000 career assists and the only player to score 50,000 points combining the regular season and playoffs.

LeBron made NBA history this season by playing with his son, Bronny James. The term “NBA history” seems to follow LeBron everywhere he goes. 

It will be fascinating to see if the Lakers win the championship this season.