LeBron James' 41st birthday is spoiled by the Detroit Pistons, who claim a 128-106 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.

"It's hard to get back. We're not getting back," James acknowledged after the Lakers fell to 20-11 in their final game of the year.

Tuesday is LeBron James ' birthday. He's 41. That's not so old for a person. But for a basketball player, even one as supremely talented and fit as LeBron, it's a pretty advanced age.

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James scored 17 points the day after his 41st birthday as the Lakers lost in an all-too-familiar way against the Pistons,

On Tuesday, for the Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James will play in his 57th game since turning 40. It will also be his first as a 41 year old.

More than two months into this NBA season, the Lakers still don't have a distinct identity in terms of style of play or strengths they lean on.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was accused of disrespecting the national anthem before the team's win over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday.

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James turned 41 years old on Tuesday. How did he do on his birthday vs. the Pistons? Here's his points, stats.