From the No. 23 on his uniform to the turnaround, fadeaway shot he hit in the fourth quarter to reach the feat, LeBron James simultaneously honored Michael Jordan while also breaking his record for the most 30-point games in NBA history in the Los Angeles Lakers’ victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night. “It’s very humbling,” James said after the Lakers won 119-102 for their eighth win in the past 11 games. “Anytime I’m mentioned with any of the greats, and arguably the greatest ever to play the game, super cool. It’s someone I idolized in my childhood, and I wear 23 because of him. So to know that I can sit here and be in the room or in the conversation or whatever it is, when you mention MJ, it’s just super-duper dope for me, being a kid from where I’m from.”
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
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Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
LeBron James Surpasses Michael Jordan in 30+ Point Games sportando.basketball/en/lebron-jame… – 3:33 AM
LeBron James Surpasses Michael Jordan in 30+ Point Games sportando.basketball/en/lebron-jame… – 3:33 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Appropriately with a fadeaway jumper, LeBron passes Jordan for most 30+ point games ever
LeBron now has 563 30+ point games in his 22-year career.
nbcsports.com/nba/news/appro… – 2:16 AM
Appropriately with a fadeaway jumper, LeBron passes Jordan for most 30+ point games ever
LeBron now has 563 30+ point games in his 22-year career.
nbcsports.com/nba/news/appro… – 2:16 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
👑 Another day, another record for king James!
🔥LeBron James passes Michael Jordan for MOST 30+ point games in NBA history.
🔺1. LeBron James: 563 30-PT games
🔻2. Michael Jordan: 562 30-PT games pic.x.com/ZvSMcKCOIk – 2:04 AM
👑 Another day, another record for king James!
🔥LeBron James passes Michael Jordan for MOST 30+ point games in NBA history.
🔺1. LeBron James: 563 30-PT games
🔻2. Michael Jordan: 562 30-PT games pic.x.com/ZvSMcKCOIk – 2:04 AM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
Earlier this season, some pundits were calling on LeBron to retire after he missed 20 straight 3s. Now, he had 38 points followed by 30 points in back-to-back games shortly after turning 40. I asked him how he’s so good at ignoring the narrative: pic.x.com/DhUoa7Pqxv – 1:53 AM
Earlier this season, some pundits were calling on LeBron to retire after he missed 20 straight 3s. Now, he had 38 points followed by 30 points in back-to-back games shortly after turning 40. I asked him how he’s so good at ignoring the narrative: pic.x.com/DhUoa7Pqxv – 1:53 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Anthony Davis razzes LeBron James for passing Michael Jordan for the most career 30-point games in NBA history: “… It took him seven more seasons” pic.x.com/OJhoeqI8y6 – 1:33 AM
Anthony Davis razzes LeBron James for passing Michael Jordan for the most career 30-point games in NBA history: “… It took him seven more seasons” pic.x.com/OJhoeqI8y6 – 1:33 AM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
FINAL: Lakers 119, Hawks 102
– The Lakers are in sole possession of the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference.
– The Lakers are 8-3 in their last 11 games with Max Christie in the starting lineup.
– Since turning 40 years old, Lebron James has scored 23, 38 and 30 points. – 12:54 AM
FINAL: Lakers 119, Hawks 102
– The Lakers are in sole possession of the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference.
– The Lakers are 8-3 in their last 11 games with Max Christie in the starting lineup.
– Since turning 40 years old, Lebron James has scored 23, 38 and 30 points. – 12:54 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Lakers avenge their OT loss vs. ATL from last month, beat the Hawks 119-102 on Friday. LeBron 30p 8a 3r; Reaves 20p 7r 6a; AD 18p 19r 4a 3s 3b; Rui 13p 8r; Knecht 13p 4r. LAL improves to 20-14 w/ Texas twostep in HOU & DAL up next – 12:54 AM
The Lakers avenge their OT loss vs. ATL from last month, beat the Hawks 119-102 on Friday. LeBron 30p 8a 3r; Reaves 20p 7r 6a; AD 18p 19r 4a 3s 3b; Rui 13p 8r; Knecht 13p 4r. LAL improves to 20-14 w/ Texas twostep in HOU & DAL up next – 12:54 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
LeBron this week:
— Turned 40-years-old
— Son committed to Arizona
— Passes MJ in 30-point games
👑 pic.x.com/cuSYd67MqB – 12:52 AM
LeBron this week:
— Turned 40-years-old
— Son committed to Arizona
— Passes MJ in 30-point games
👑 pic.x.com/cuSYd67MqB – 12:52 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
LeBron tonight:
30 PTS
8 AST
13-20 FG
Passes MJ for the most 30-point games of all-time. pic.x.com/HMKZAqGKBX – 12:47 AM
LeBron tonight:
30 PTS
8 AST
13-20 FG
Passes MJ for the most 30-point games of all-time. pic.x.com/HMKZAqGKBX – 12:47 AM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
LeBron James with his second consecutive 30-point game, and fourth in his last six games, with that fadeaway jumper over De’Andre Hunter.
Lakers leading Hawks 109-96 with 5:58 remaining. – 12:38 AM
LeBron James with his second consecutive 30-point game, and fourth in his last six games, with that fadeaway jumper over De’Andre Hunter.
Lakers leading Hawks 109-96 with 5:58 remaining. – 12:38 AM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
With that last jumper, LeBron James (563) passed Michael Jordan (562) for the most 30-point games in NBA history. – 12:38 AM
With that last jumper, LeBron James (563) passed Michael Jordan (562) for the most 30-point games in NBA history. – 12:38 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
On the second night of a b2b, after putting up 38 points in a win last night, LeBron James has 30 points on 13-for-19 shooting so far tonight.
The Lakers are up 109-96 with 5:58 to go in the 4th Q against Atlanta. – 12:37 AM
On the second night of a b2b, after putting up 38 points in a win last night, LeBron James has 30 points on 13-for-19 shooting so far tonight.
The Lakers are up 109-96 with 5:58 to go in the 4th Q against Atlanta. – 12:37 AM
Lauren L. Williams @WilliamsLaurenL
LeBron James hit b2b iso fadeaway jumpers.
Hawks call timeout with the Lakers up 109-96 with 5:58 to play. – 12:36 AM
LeBron James hit b2b iso fadeaway jumpers.
Hawks call timeout with the Lakers up 109-96 with 5:58 to play. – 12:36 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron drilled a 3, then a 2, to put the Lakers up 107-93 with 6:30 to play on this 2nd night of a B2B.
He has 28 points with 8 assists. – 12:35 AM
LeBron drilled a 3, then a 2, to put the Lakers up 107-93 with 6:30 to play on this 2nd night of a B2B.
He has 28 points with 8 assists. – 12:35 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron is a combined 9 for 13 from 3 on this B2B (2 of 3 tonight). – 11:59 PM
LeBron is a combined 9 for 13 from 3 on this B2B (2 of 3 tonight). – 11:59 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Lakers take a 65-57 lead into the half.
AD has a 17-point, 11-rebound double-double plus 2 blocks and 2 steals already.
LeBron added 14 points and 5 assists.
Knecht went 3 for 3 from 3 off the bench. – 11:39 PM
Lakers take a 65-57 lead into the half.
AD has a 17-point, 11-rebound double-double plus 2 blocks and 2 steals already.
LeBron added 14 points and 5 assists.
Knecht went 3 for 3 from 3 off the bench. – 11:39 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Lakers up eight on Atlanta at the half. AD with 17 and 11. LeBron with 14 points and five assists. Dalton Knecht with 11 off the bench. A win moves LA to fourth in the WC. – 11:39 PM
Lakers up eight on Atlanta at the half. AD with 17 and 11. LeBron with 14 points and five assists. Dalton Knecht with 11 off the bench. A win moves LA to fourth in the WC. – 11:39 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Halftime: Lakers 65, Hawks 57.
Anthony Davis: 17 points, 11 rebounds, 2 blocks, 2 steals. LeBron James: 14 points, 5 assists.
Dalton Knecht: 11 points in 10 minutes off the bench. – 11:39 PM
Halftime: Lakers 65, Hawks 57.
Anthony Davis: 17 points, 11 rebounds, 2 blocks, 2 steals. LeBron James: 14 points, 5 assists.
Dalton Knecht: 11 points in 10 minutes off the bench. – 11:39 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
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📞 855-NBA-JUMP
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– Jimmy
– Bobby Marks joins to talk Butler trades
– Steph Show
– Bucks/Nets finish
– Ant man’s postgame comments
– Bron
– Knicks vs. Thunder pic.x.com/iRQOvTSQm5 – 1:02 PM
Live w/@adaniels33 on @SiriusXMNBA Channel 86 for the next 3 hours.
📞 855-NBA-JUMP
🔗 sxm.app.link/WorldWideWobNBA
– Jimmy
– Bobby Marks joins to talk Butler trades
– Steph Show
– Bucks/Nets finish
– Ant man’s postgame comments
– Bron
– Knicks vs. Thunder pic.x.com/iRQOvTSQm5 – 1:02 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Tonight is Victor Wembanyama’s 100th game and last game before turning 21 tomorrow.
PPG before 21 (50-game min):
Zion Williamson, 25.7
LeBron James, 25.0
Luka Doncic, 24.2
Shaquille O’Neal, 24.0
Kevin Durant, 22.7
Victor Wembanyama, 22.6
(Wemby passes KD with 32 points tonight) – 9:34 AM
Tonight is Victor Wembanyama’s 100th game and last game before turning 21 tomorrow.
PPG before 21 (50-game min):
Zion Williamson, 25.7
LeBron James, 25.0
Luka Doncic, 24.2
Shaquille O’Neal, 24.0
Kevin Durant, 22.7
Victor Wembanyama, 22.6
(Wemby passes KD with 32 points tonight) – 9:34 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
LeBron as a 40-year-old:
30.5 PPG
7.5 APG
5.0 3PM
57/63%
👑 pic.x.com/tNFxdjaOd8 – 8:42 AM
LeBron as a 40-year-old:
30.5 PPG
7.5 APG
5.0 3PM
57/63%
👑 pic.x.com/tNFxdjaOd8 – 8:42 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
LeBron tonight:
38 PTS
8 AST
7-10 3P
Ties Michael Jordan for the most 30-point games of all-time. pic.x.com/LDzYIRiT1s – 12:50 AM
LeBron tonight:
38 PTS
8 AST
7-10 3P
Ties Michael Jordan for the most 30-point games of all-time. pic.x.com/LDzYIRiT1s – 12:50 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Players to score over 30 points in a game after turning 40 years old:
— Michael Jordan
— LeBron James
That’s it. pic.x.com/RzsiSDMnrc – 12:44 AM
Players to score over 30 points in a game after turning 40 years old:
— Michael Jordan
— LeBron James
That’s it. pic.x.com/RzsiSDMnrc – 12:44 AM
More on this storyline
Dave McMenamin: LeBron James speaks about passing Michael Jordan in career 30-point games and doing it on a fadeaway jumper: “Just two masters of their craft” pic.x.com/MZ88uQv2qx -via Twitter @mcten / January 4, 2025
Mike Trudell: AD and LeBron are both officially available tonight against Atlanta. -via Twitter @LakersReporter / January 3, 2025
Khobi Price: Lakers say Anthony Davis (left ankle sprain) and LeBron James (left foot injury management) are probable for tonight vs. Atlanta. Gabe Vincent will miss his 3rd consecutive game with a strained left oblique. pic.x.com/gJceqQf2j3 -via Twitter @khobi_price / January 3, 2025
LeBron James’ 38-point game tied him with Michael Jordan for most 30-point games in NBA history. It was also the third-most points ever scored by a player after turning 40 (behind two Jordan games). James was also the second-oldest player ever to make seven threes in a game (Vince Carter did that when he was 42). “We want him aggressive, shot-ready for three just as much as we want him aggressive to get downhill and put pressure on the rim,” Redick said of James. “He’s just fantastic. … A couple of possessions that seemed like they were dead possessions and he just bailed us out. Just another 38-point game for LeBron.” -via Los Angeles Times / January 3, 2025
Dave McMenamin: LeBron James tied Michael Jordan tonight for the most 30-point games in NBA history with his 562nd. -via Twitter @mcten / January 3, 2025