LeBron James

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LeBron James: Breaking Records and Age Barriers Like a Pro!

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LeBron just turned 40 and he’s not slowing down! Discover how he dethroned MJ and scored a season-high 42 against the Warriors! 🏀🎉

LeBron James has once again cemented his place in NBA history by surpassing Michael Jordan as the oldest player to score 40 points in a single game. On Thursday night, the 40-year-old superstar dropped a whopping 42 points during a nail-biting victory against the Golden State Warriors, also grabbing 17 rebounds in a performance that left fans and analysts alike in awe. With this latest achievement, LeBron continues to defy age and expectations, proving that he is still one of the most formidable players on the court.

Having established himself as the youngest player to score 40-plus points in an NBA game, it’s almost poetic that LeBron would also break the record for the oldest. Not only did he showcase his scoring prowess, but his resilience and work ethic are truly inspirational as he leads the Los Angeles Lakers through an impressive run. This win marked the Lakers' 10th victory in their last 12 games, a testament to not just LeBron's individual excellence, but also the team's determination to make a statement this season.

Post-game, LeBron humorously quipped that all he needs is a "glass of wine and some sleep" to recharge after such an intense outing. One can only wonder what kind of vintage he’s sipping on to fuel these legendary performances! Meanwhile, fans are treating every game like a living legend, snapping up tickets and tuning in like they’re about to watch a blockbuster movie. For LeBron, who has managed to balance fatherhood, work, and the relentless pressure of being an elite athlete, it seems the secret formula to success is having fun while breaking records.

As the season unfolds, keep your eyes glued to the court because LeBron isn’t finished yet! With his sights set on becoming the all-time player with the most regular season games played, and with each record that tumbles before him, who knows what rollercoaster of athleticism and drama awaits the NBA’s greatest? Grab your popcorn, Singapore—this is one game that’s bound to get even more thrilling.

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

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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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Lakers' LeBron James passes Jordan as oldest to score 40 (ABC30 News)

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 l...

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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 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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