LeBron James has long been considered one of the greatest players in the history of the NBA. But over the last few years, he has become a marvel because of his amazing longevity. Last season, he averaged 25.

LeBron James became the NBA's first 40,000-point scorer last season, but among the milestones he will reach this season is a less distinguished institution. The Los Angeles Lakers legend will set the record for most career missed field goals, and he is on pace to become the first player ever to miss 15,000 shots.

Remember the time when the NBA's Most Improved Player Award was handed out to talents who made unexpected leaps, instead of being handed to the next expected superstar? The element of surprise and adulation played strong roles in making the award mean something.