Still going strong in his 22nd season, LeBron James credits sleep, diet, and mental sharpness as the keys to staying elite in the NBA well into his 40s.

This same young player happened to be just 18 months old when his father went on his first playoff trip. Bronny celebrated his first birthday in October 2005; six months later, the elder James — who was then the 21-year-old centerpiece of the Cleveland Cavaliers — finally got to taste postseason action.

James’ confidence in himself and his teammates empowers the entire group, and they have noticed him being even more vocal as they prepare for what they hope is an extended postseason run.