LeBron James

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LeBron James: Defying Age and Expectations in an All-Star Reunion!

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LeBron James scores big and brings back the thrills at the NBA All-Star Draft—at 40, he's still making history! 🤯🏀

LeBron James continues to beat the odds and defy age as he not only showcased his skills in a thrilling NBA season but also made headlines during the recent All-Star Game draft. Following his first overall selection by TNT analyst Shaquille O'Neal, James quickly rejoined forces with Anthony Davis—his former Lakers teammate—creating fresh excitement surrounding the 2025 All-Star festivities. The buzz didn’t stop there as the 40-year-old player proved he’s still got game, scoring a phenomenal 42 points, snagging 17 rebounds, and dishing out eight assists in a gripping match against the Golden State Warriors. James’ exceptional performance helped the Los Angeles Lakers triumph with a 120-112 victory, marking their tenth win in just twelve games.

But it seems that age is just a number for James, as he is now the oldest player in NBA history to score 40 points in a game. This milestone became even more impressive when you realize that he not only broke the record previously held by Michael Jordan but also ranked second among players over 40 to ever hit such a high score in a game. LeBron’s incredible consistency and resilience demonstrate that the basketball court is not just a young man’s game; with his experience, he is blazing a trail for others to follow.

As the draft unfolded, the buzz around LeBron and Davis reigniting their chemistry on Team Shaq added a layer of excitement for fans. With the existing talent in the league, including a potential addition in Luka Dončić to the Lakers’ lineup, there is much to anticipate as we near the All-Star Game. The dynamic duo’s chemistry is poised to be a game-changer, and fans can hardly wait to see how they will light up the court together once again.

A fascinating tidbit: LeBron James is not just a phenomenal athlete; he’s also a savvy businessman who knows how to turn his on-court success into off-court wins, with ventures ranging from entertainment to sports ownership. Furthermore, as LeBron continues to redefine the game, all eyes are on his legacy as he pushes the boundaries of what’s possible in the NBA. It truly seems that James is destined to remain a dominant force in basketball, proving once again that greatness knows no age limits!

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LeBron James and Anthony Davis will reunite at NBA All-Star Game (Los Angeles Times)

TNT analyst Shaquille O'Neal drafted the Lakers star first overall and then took Mavericks big man Anthony Davis with the ninth pick for new three-game ...

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LeBron James becomes both oldest and youngest player to score ... (Yahoo Sports)

LeBron James is in his 40s. At some point, that's going to matter. But not now. The Los Angeles Lakers star recorded 42 points, 17 rebounds and eight ...

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LeBron James drafted first for new-look NBA All-Star Game - ESPN (ESPN)

LeBron James was the first pick of the new-look 2025 NBA All-Star draft Thursday night and was soon joined by a now former teammate -- Anthony Davis.

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LeBron James becomes oldest player to score 40 points in NBA ... (KGET 17)

The 40-year-old James 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 ...

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LeBron James joins Michael Jordan, becomes NBA's second 40 ... (USA TODAY)

LeBron James scored 42 points Thursday night, becoming the second NBA player over 40 years old to score 40 points in a game.

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NBA All-Star Game 2025 draft: LeBron James No. 1 pick by Team ... (Yahoo Sports)

TNT's Shaquille O'Neal, Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley selected eight-man teams for the 24-player pool.

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LeBron James goes No. 1 in NBA All-Star draft (Sportsnet.ca)

On Monday, the 24 All-Stars were drafted into three teams by Kenny Smith, Shaquille O'Neal and Charles Barkley, while a fourth team will consist of the ...

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All-Star Draft: LeBron James reunited with Anthony Davis on Team ... (Sportstar)

LeBron James and Anthony Davis will be teammates once again -- not with the Los Angeles Lakers, but on “Team Shaq” in the 2025 All-Star Game.

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LeBron James Impresses Fans as Lakers Beat Curry, Warriors After ... (Bleacher Report)

The Los Angeles Lakers will soon add one of the best scorers in the NBA, Luka Dončić, to their lineup. Until then, they can count on LeBron James. The…

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LeBron James, surging Lakers outlast Steph Curry, Warriors (OCRegister)

James has a season-high 42 points, but the Lakers squander most of a 26-point lead before hanging on for a 120-112 victory, their 10th win in the past 12 ...

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Lakers' LeBron James passes Jordan as oldest to score 40 - ESPN (ESPN Australia)

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 least 40 ...

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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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LeBron James scores 42 as Lakers hold off Warriors (The Japan Times)

James also grabbed a season-best 17 rebounds to go with eight assists and six 3-pointers as the Lakers won their fourth straight game.

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LeBron James makes history as oldest player to achieve yet another ... (Basketnews.com)

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James reached another historic milestone in Thursday's 120-112 win over the Golden State Warriors. James delivered a ...

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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 goes No. 1 again … in the 2025 NBA All-Star draft (FOXSports.com)

The 24 All-Stars were drafted onto one of three eight-man rosters, with LeBron James being the first pick (again).

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LeBron James becomes oldest player to score 40 points in NBA ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

Age is more than just a number to LeBron James. The 40-year-old James became the oldest player to score 40 points in an NBA game Thursday night, ...

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

A lot has changed for the Los Angeles Lakers in recent days, but one thing has remained the same. LeBron James is still a marvel.

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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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