LeBron fans have constructed the perfect argument for this entire season. It is completely unfalsifiable. If LeBron plays well: “Nobody in the history of basketball has ever done this at 42.” If LeBron plays badly: “The man is 42. What exactly did you expect?” If he load-manages: “Of course he needs rest. He’s 42.” If he plays heavy minutes: “Absolutely unprecedented durability at 42.” And don’t worry, this scales beautifully into the playoffs. Deep playoff run: “He carried a team deep into the playoffs at 42.” Early exit: “What more could he possibly have done? He’s 42.” Championship: Greatest achievement in the history of organized sports. No championship: Completely unreasonable to expect a 42-year-old to win one. Age 42 is simultaneously evidence of greatness and immunity from criticism. Heads he’s the GOAT. Tails he’s 42. Absolutely airtight mythology.