LeBron James

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LeBron James Breaks Age Barriers, Outshines Steph Curry!

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LeBron James, 40 years young, scores 42 points and tops Michael Jordan's record as the oldest to hit 40 in an NBA game! Catch the highlights and the laughs!

In a game that was anything but ordinary, LeBron James defied age and logic by scoring a jaw-dropping 42 points, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a thrilling 120-112 victory over the Golden State Warriors. Not only did he shine like a diamond on the court, but he also made history by surpassing Michael Jordan’s long-standing record as the oldest player to score 40 points in an NBA game. At 40 years old, LeBron is still showing that age is just a number, and he’s breaking records left and right while doing it. What’s next, a dunk contest with grandkids?

As if scoring 42 points wasn't enough of a flex for the King, he also managed to grab 17 rebounds, leaving fans and critics alike in awe of his relentless drive. Watching him go toe-to-toe with the likes of Steph Curry is a spectacle that can only be described as watching a fine wine get better with age. Don't let those gray hairs fool you; LeBron is far from done! The Lakers have now won 10 of their last 12 games, and it’s clear that LeBron is not only a key player but a relevant force in the NBA narrative.

What’s funnier than a 40-year-old who can still dunk? The mere fact that LeBron is now in a prestigious club with his idol, Michael Jordan. Only the two legends can say they’re over 40 and still lighting up the scoreboard with more than 40 points per game. The thought of them burying the competition while enjoying fine wines and cakes at a basketball retirement party is something we’d all like to see! And who knows, maybe they’ll form a retirement league together and show these youngsters how it’s done!

To make it even more interesting, did you know that LeBron was the youngest to score 40 points in a game, too? Yes, he’s holding onto quite the leap through generations, and basketball fans around the globe are here for it. With LeBron still dominating at 40, it's safe to say that he won't be hanging up his jersey anytime soon. So, grab your popcorn because as long as LeBron is in the game, more records are sure to fall!

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Lakers' LeBron James passes Jordan as oldest to score 40 - ESPN (ESPN Australia)

LeBron James scored a season-high 42 points in the Lakers' 120-112 win over the Warriors, passing Michael Jordan as the oldest player to score at least 40 ...

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LeBron James surpasses Michael Jordan for new NBA record (Olympics)

The three-time Olympic gold medallist became the oldest player to score 40 points in an NBA game after posting a season-high 42 points over Steph Curry's ...

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LeBron James joins Michael Jordan in history books as Lakers ... (CNN)

LeBron James joined Michael Jordan as the only players over 40 to have scored 40-plus points in a single NBA game on Thursday, as the Los Angeles Lakers ...

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LeBron James defies age again, scoring 42 as Lakers beat Warriors (Los Angeles Times)

LeBron James finished with 42 points and 17 rebounds as the Lakers held off a second-half surge by the Warriors to win for the 10th time in 12 games.

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LeBron James keeps making NBA history with his latest ageless ... (NBC News)

James, 40, became the oldest player to score 40 points in an NBA game Thursday night, putting up a season-high 42 in the Los Angeles Lakers' 120-112 victory ...

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LeBron James set a new NBA Record - Sarajevo Times (Sarajevo Times)

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Golden State Warriors 120-112 in the North American NBA league at home. 40-year-old veteran LeBron James excelled, ...

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LeBron James: Need 'Glass of Wine and Some Sleep' After 42 ... (Bleacher Report)

A lot has changed for the Los Angeles Lakers in recent days, but one thing has remained the same. LeBron James is still a marvel.

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Watch LeBron James drop 42 on Warriors, becomes oldest player to ... (Yahoo Sports)

LeBron was already the youngest player to score 40+ in an NBA game, now he also is the oldest.

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LeBron James NBA games played tracker: LA Lakers star closing in ... (Olympics)

Follow along as the NBA all-time points leader LeBron James closes on the record for most regular season games played.

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