The 39-year-old Lakers star “Little Emperor” James (LeBron James) once again showed his star value today. He scored 40 points on 9 of 10 three-pointers. He led the team to defeat the Nets 116:104 and also joined the “Basketball Team”. Michael Jordan set a record and became the second player in NBA history to have more than two 40-point games after his 39th birthday.
Jordan, who retired at the age of 40, has achieved three times. James, who celebrated his 39th birthday at the end of last year, has achieved two times today.
James, who relies on three-pointers to quickly accumulate points, mentioned that he scores in many ways and never relies solely on three-pointers. However, the way the league plays has indeed changed, and his mentality has also grown to adapt to the current “big three-point era.” He said : “I’m not one of those guys who takes 12, 14 or 15 three-pointers a game, but I want to gain respect and opponents need to hit me from the outside.”
James scored 17 points in the fourth quarter and made 5 of 6 shots in a single quarter, including 4 three-pointers that broke the net, extinguishing the Nets’ chance to counterattack.
Lakers coach Darvin Ham described James’ performance as “incredible,” especially such a high-end performance during the Lakers’ road trip.
This season is James’ 21st NBA season. It seems that it is only a matter of time before he breaks Jordan’s 40-point game after the age of 39. Some media asked today, how long will the “little emperor” continue to play? “It won’t be long.” James said with a smile. He obviously can’t play another 21 years. What is certain is that his status as a player will not last much longer. “I’m not sure, and I don’t know when I will retire, but There isn’t much time left.”
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