LeBron James extended his own NBA all-time scoring record to 42,500 points on Monday night, further cementing his status as the greatest scorer in league history after a dominant 34-point performance for the Los Angeles Lakers.
The 41-year-old continues to defy expectations, delivering a masterclass display of athleticism and basketball IQ that left opponents and pundits alike shaking their heads in disbelief.
“I just want to keep proving people wrong,” James said in his post-game press conference. “Every time someone says it’s time to slow down, I find another gear.”
The Lakers won the game 118-109 against the Golden State Warriors, with James also contributing 9 assists and 7 rebounds in a near-complete performance.
Head coach JJ Redick called it “one of the greatest individual performances I’ve ever had the privilege of coaching.” The victory moved the Lakers into fifth place in the Western Conference standings, keeping their playoff push alive.
