LeBron James continues to amaze everyone around the NBA. At age 37, the Los Angeles Lakers star is playing as if he's still in his mid-20's prime. He's still dropping triple-doubles and carrying his team like it's nothing. This type of performance is near-unprecedented in the history of the NBA.
Against the Atlanta Hawks, the Lakers superstar put on another show, scoring 32 points along with 8 rebounds and 9 assists. This is now LeBron James's 10th consecutive 25-point game of the season, surpassing Michael Jordan as the oldest player with 10 straight 25-point games, and it's not even close. (via ESPN Stats and Info)
LeBron James seems to be ignoring the memo on Father Time's undefeated record. At age 37, LeBron has scored 25 points in 10 consecutive games.
James is by far the oldest player to notch 10 straight 25-point games. He passes Michael Jordan, who did it at age 34 in 1997. pic.twitter.com/7ZEjL90gyR
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) January 8, 2022
LeBron obliterated MJ's record so hard, it's frankly not even close. When MJ earned this feat, he was 34 years old, playing in the twilight of his career with the Wizards. LeBron, on the other hand, is 37, and is playing some of the best basketball of his career for the Lakers. It just further cements LeBron's case for being the GOAT, as his longevity just can't be matched.
The Lakers as a whole seem to be getting their collective groove back. Their total domination over the Hawks showed a glimpse of the talent of this team. Malik Monk, one of the Lakers' offseason signings, balled out and gave much-needed help around LeBron's greatness. After a rough start to the season, this team could be hitting it's stride at the right time.
As for LeBron, well, he's still chasing both a 5th ring and Jordan's GOAT status. If he keeps setting time-based records like this one, he might change a few fans' minds on who's the greatest player of all-time.
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