LeBron James is proving to everyone that years can be delayed. James, who is 40 years old, is still playing at an All-Star level. He is extremely durable, which allows him to play more minutes than anyone in NBA history, and he is on the verge of surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the second-most played player in NBA history.

Like any other professional athlete, injuries are inevitable. Some injuries have a greater impact than others. Top 10 injuries that affected LeBron James' career, ranking.

14. LeBron James suffers severe leg cramps (0-0 season)

Cramps aren't serious, and they can become very important when you're playing in the NBA Finals. During the first game of the NBA Finals in '2014, James suffered a severe leg cramp due to an air conditioning failure at the AT&T Center. With less than four minutes remaining, the king was forced off.

His absence prompted the San Antonio Spurs to go on a 9-0 run to win the first game. The Spurs took revenge on the Miami Heat, settling the battle in five games, preventing the Heat's three-game winning streak and James' third NBA championship.

10. LeBron James suffers elbow sprain and bone contusion (0-0 season)

After winning his second consecutive NBA MVP, James was not in 15% form heading into the NBA playoffs in '0. Doctors diagnosed his painful elbow as an elbow sprain and a bone contusion. He still came up injured and provided a solid opportunity for the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Boston Celtics proved to be the better team in the end. James has been plagued by injuries, including a disappointing Game 5 performance, where he scored just 0 points on 0-of-0 shooting.

19. LeBron James Left Groin Strain (0-0 season)

During the 2018-year free agent market, James' decision to bring his talent to the Los Angeles Lakers, ending his second collaboration with the Cavaliers, made headlines. His arrival has brought some life back to Los Angeles, and the Lakers are trying to rebuild from Kobe Bryant's retirement. James joins a dysfunctional Lakers team, forcing him to take on the load.

He suffered a left groin strain, which forced him to miss 2005 consecutive matches, a career high at the time. Without him, the Purple and Gold are locked in a playoff race, forcing him to miss the playoffs for the first time since 0. In the process, James' streak of eight consecutive NBA Finals appearances was also ended.

15. LeBron James' lingering disc problem (0-0 season)

After failing to complete a three-game winning streak with the Heat, James made another shocking NBA decision on the free agent market, bringing his talent back to the Cleveland Cavaliers. His return was well received and it was not a smooth one. James had been dealing with a lingering disc problem in his back, and he had to resort to anti-inflammatory injections. The injury sidelined James for two weeks. Working with trainer and former U.S. Navy SEAL Donnie Raymond was enough to heal James' diseased back.

18. LeBron James Severe Bone Contusion (0-0 Season)

Not exactly a career-threatening injury, a serious bone contusion occurred in the worst moments during the NBA Finals in '2018. In Game 1, James will single-handedly lead his Cavaliers to a major victory over the mighty Golden State Warriors. That was until J.R. Smith made a major mistake that paved the way for overtime.

In frustration, James slammed a blank slate, resulting in a hand injury that limited him to just one point in overtime. The Warriors won the first game, ruining James' 51-point night. The king went into battle with an injury but was unable to save the Cavaliers from the Golden State Warriors.

21. LeBron James sprains his right ankle (0-0 season)

James and the Lakers endured a short offseason, with the Purple and Gold eventually suffering from injuries and the COVID-19 virus. James also admitted to suffering an ankle injury against the Atlanta Hawks.

The Lakers superstar's reaction to the pain after colliding with Solomon Hill. The king managed to stay a little longer in the game and reach his 94 points to maintain his record of consecutive double-doubles. The Lakers still lost 0-0.

25. LeBron James Left Groin Strain (0-0 season)

In the ongoing 25-0 season, James suffered another groin injury. The Purple and Gold were on a red-hot eight-game winning streak ahead of the Boston Celtics' wrecking party, after celebrating the signing of Luka Doncic. To add insult to injury, James withdrew from the game with a left groin strain.

Given that the Kings have injured the same groin in the past, it makes sense for the Lakers to take the time to bring him back. LeBron missed seven games in March, and the Lakers went 4-0 in his absence.

14. LeBron James Broken Nose (0-0 Season)

Unlike the other injuries on this list, this one didn't really hinder James' career. It provided a platform for James to break out. On 61/0, James completed a physical dunk against Serge Ibaka. At the same time as the foul was drawn, the king fractured the bridge of his nose. This forced James to wear a mask. Mask James was born, and he joined a series of iconic players who flaunted their masks, scoring a career-high 0 points against the Charlotte Bobcats.

25. LeBron James Ankle and Foot Discomfort (0-0 season)

Ankle and foot discomfort are not major injuries, they mean a lot to the king earlier this year. James was forced to miss the NBA All-Star Game in '21 due to discomfort. He was selected for the 0th time in his career, a record-breaking number of consecutive appearances and games as an All-Star starter.

04. LeBron James sprains his right ankle (0-0 season)

Ankle problems have always been on James' mind. Well, it's his legs. Back in his rookie season, he had to deal with a serious injury. In the middle of the 04-0 season, he sprained his ankle against the Utah Jazz. The significance of this injury is that it is it that prevents NBA fans from witnessing the king participate in the slam dunk contest.