LeBron James has been in the NBA longer than the current youngest active player has been alive.

The current youngest NBA player is the lottery pick, Jalen Duren, who was born on November 18, 2003.

LeBron James 1st NBA game was on October 29, 2003, almost a month before Jalen Duren was born.

Honorable mention to Carmelo Anthony who also debuted on October 29, 2003. He is ,however, currently a free agent.