LEBRON JAMES is the hardest working athlete on Christmas, with a schedule that only Santa can match.

While others are opening gifts, the 38-year-old basketball legend is regularly giving buckets and entertainment.

Outside of the United States, watching live sports on Christmas Day is almost unthinkable.

But it’s one of the biggest events on the NBA calendar, and it’s just another day at the office for James.

On the holiday, the NBA usually broadcasts five games on national television throughout the day and night.

Until recently, it was the first time of the season that games were broadcast on free-to-air television.