LeBron James added to his long list of historic records on Thursday night by becoming the oldest player to score 40 points in an NBA game.
King James put up a stellar performance with a season-high 42 points in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 120-112 win over the Golden State Warriors.
James has now surpassed the record previously held by Michael Jordan and is now the only other NBA player to score 40 after his 40th birthday.
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“I’m old, that’s my take,” LeBron said after making history. “I need a glass of wine and some sleep, that’s what I think.”
Over two decades ago in 2003, Michael Jordan set the record for the Washington Wizards only three days after he turned 40 in February.
James however attained the feat 38 days after his 40th birthday, but it looks like he will break even more records considering the consistent level he keeps showing.
He remains the top scorer in NBA history and is featuring in his 22nd NBA season.
LeBron James is also the youngest player in NBA history to score 40 points in a game. The NBA legend began his scoring journey 88 days after he turned 19 on March 27, 2004, scoring 41 as a rookie for the Cleveland Cavaliers against the New Jersey Nets.
“Throughout my journey, anytime I’ve been named or put in a category of whatever the case, to cross paths with the greats is always humbling,” James said. “Just to know where I come from and I love the game so much, so it’s pretty cool.”
James showed his best self against a tough Warriors side all night, scoring 18 points in the second quarter with three 3-pointers in 38 seconds.
It was also the third from the Lakers’ logo at midcourt.
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He was handed an ovation from the Lakers crowd for his incredible performance while Rui Hachimura, his teammate, placed an imaginary crown on his head.
Golden State trailed by six when LeBron James hit his sixth 3-pointer of the night with 1:08 remaining.
Moments later, he delivered a half-court assist to Rui Hachimura for a dunk, sealing the win with 49 seconds left.
The 40-year-old narrowly missed a triple-double against the Warriors for the second straight game.
King James remains the second-oldest player in NBA history to record one, still about 90 days younger than Karl Malone was when he set the record in 2003, as per reports.
He has recorded 10 triple-doubles this season and has each time reinforced his status as the league’s second-oldest player to achieve the feat.
