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LeBron James, at 41, continues his NBA career while eight recent Rookie of the Year winners have already retired. He leads the Los Angeles Lakers in the playoffs against the Houston Rockets without star player Luka DonÄiÄ.
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The 41-year-old basketball legend that is LeBron James will begin another march toward an NBA title as "King James" leads the Luca DonÄiÄ-less Los Angeles Lakers against the Houston Rockets in the first round of the playoffs.
Because of life without Luca (hamstring), the spotlight will heavily be on James in 2026. James has long been used to that.
All the way back in 2004, the pressure immediately was on James and he won the NBA's Rookie of the Year Award. Since then, many other players have earned the honor, and in one sense, that shows LeBron's greatness.
Between 2004 and present day, eight players have been named the NBA's Rookie of the Year and have already finished their careers... yet James is still rolling on.
Who exactly? Here are all eight:
LOS ANGELES - JANUARY 30: Emeka Okafur #50 of the Charlotte Bobcats looks on during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on January 30, 2005 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images)
The eight NBA Rookie of the Year winners who have retired before LeBron James include players from 2004 to the present.
LeBron James is currently 41 years old and still active in the NBA.
LeBron James is playing for the Los Angeles Lakers in the playoffs.
Luka DonÄiÄ is not playing in the playoffs due to a hamstring injury.

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Retired: 2018.
PORTLAND, OR - DECEMBER 21: Brandon Roy #7 of the Portland Trail Blazers drives against the Denver Nuggets at the Rose Garden on December 21, 2007 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)
Retired: 2013
CHICAGO - NOVEMBER 03: Derrick Rose #1 of the Chicago Bulls drives around Brandon Jennings #3 of the Milwaukee Bucks at the United Center on November 3, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls defeated the Bucks 83-81. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
Retired: 2024
December 21, 2010; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings point guard Tyreke Evans (13) rests during the fourth quarter against the Golden State Warriors at ARCO Arena. The Warriors defeated the Kings 117-109 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Retired: 2019
Dec. 30, 2011; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers power forward Blake Griffin (32) is pushed out of bounds by Chicago Bulls shooting guard Kyle Korver (26) on the free throw line during the first half of the game at the Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Retired: 2023
Dec 21, 2014; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic guard Victor Oladipo (5) defends against Philadelphia 76ers guard Michael Carter-Williams (1) during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game at Amway Center. Philadelphia 76ers won 96-88. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Last played: 2023
Dec 22, 2017; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) celebrates with guard Malcolm Brogdon (13) after scoring a basket as Charlotte Hornets forward Frank Kaminsky (44) watches in the fourth quarter at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Retired: 2025
Dec 30, 2018; Portland, OR, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons (25) shoots over Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic (27) during the first quarter at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports
Last played: 2025
This article originally appeared on List Wire: See which recent NBA Rookies of the Year LeBron James has outlasted