As Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James took to the court at Crypto.com Arena Tuesday night to begin his 23rd season in the NBA, the 40-year-old added yet another record to his illustrious resumé – the longest career in league history.

LeBron James made history Tuesday, becoming the first player to span 23 NBA seasons, facing seven Utah Jazz players who weren’t even born when he debuted. “That just made my back hurt,” the 40-year-old Los Angeles Laker joked to reporters when told the stat, surpassing Vince Carter’s 22 seasons.

LeBron James certainly didn’t look like he had been away from an NBA court for nearly seven months when he began his unprecedented 23rd season Tuesday night — even if his burning lungs told him otherwise.

LeBron James, who obviously debated as the best player to ever play the sport, is known to have taken a liking and respect to Izzo, and he showed it again earlier this week. James posted a picture of Izzo on his Instagram story with the quote, "IZZO FRESH TO DEATH!!"

A six-game slate in the NBA on Tuesday is highlighted by the potential season debut of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, who has been upgraded to quest