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On New Year's Eve, LeBron James etched his name in NBA history by becoming the first player to compete in the league as both a teenager and a 40-year-old. This landmark moment comes amidst a challenging stretch for his Lakers team, which, despite the buzz around potential trades for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton, has not been performing at optimum levels. The Lakers, along with the Golden State Warriors and Phoenix Suns, find themselves struggling, with each team posting a 3-7 record over their last ten games. Warriors’ star Steph Curry encapsulated the sentiment of returning to square one by labeling his team as "mid”.