LeBron James’ 47-point explosion had plaudits pouring in from all directions. The Los Angeles Lakers star celebrated his 38th birthday by dishing out a masterclass to help the misfiring unit a 130-121 win against the Atlanta Hawks.
James was ably assisted by Thomas Bryant (19 points) and Russell Westbrook (14 points), but it was the veteran who continued his consistent run and deliver.
Fans and players were in awe of James’ spectacular outing, and some of them felt he was better than Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Jeanie Buss all we ask is for a trade. This man is on another level rn https://t.co/Dzco5bj8s7
— CJ (@CJTheAnalyst) December 31, 2022
https://twitter.com/CamoteCali/status/1609054390853435393
This man been playing 20 years. https://t.co/jhyiskqQ49
— Jawn Flick (@kidnoble) December 31, 2022
Doing this, at this age, is crazy https://t.co/1olIpePzY7
— TM (@tmo9915) December 31, 2022
The best there is, the best there was, the best there ever will be. https://t.co/a9PpBF1HaF
— Sam Knox (@TheeSamKnox) December 31, 2022
I ran out of words a long time ago, but like…what the hell man 😆😆😆😆 https://t.co/qpaDI3jyVC
— E (@EasyE65) December 31, 2022
Amazing. Just amazing.
Of course, it would be nice to have someone else there to lighten the load. https://t.co/IFZ6L3oG6n
— Anthony (@ATercero22) December 31, 2022
https://twitter.com/therainvvs/status/1609019449805348866
38 years old and playing at this level still. Simply the GOAT https://t.co/oOBIUPkFJ1
— xNinJa (@sami_mandas) December 31, 2022
Undoubtedly the 2nd Greatest player of all time ✊🏽 https://t.co/xKRjUXk7BN
— Gabriel S. (@gserna02) December 31, 2022
James missed a near triple-double after coupling his 47 points with 10 rebounds and 9 assists. But his efforts ensured a much-needed win for the Lakers.
The Lakers Must Add The Right Pieces Around LeBron James And Anthony Davis
It’s not every day that one sees a 38-year-old put up a scintillating performance, but LeBron James has been on a tear this season so far averaging 28.5 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 6.6 assists. His last five games have seen him prop up 34.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 6.6 assists.
His consistency has been one of the driving forces for the Lakers in their sine-wave run so far, and with Anthony Davis missing out with a stress fracture, the Lakers’ front office could perhaps look at adding a perfect piece that would complement James and help the side make the playoff push.
The veteran came into the contest against Atlanta on the back of a blunt press conference after the team’s ugly 112-98 loss to the Miami Heat, where he clearly outlined his future goal.
“I don’t have a number,” James said. “I know as long as my mind stays in it, I can play at this level for a minute. Now, that’s up to my mind. My body is going to be OK because if my mind is into it, I will make sure my body is taken care of and I’ll continue to put in the work.”
It’s clear that James has the mental fortitude to win, and given how he takes care of his body, he still has a few more years of quality basketball left in him. It’s high time the Lakers give him a roster that would make them bonafide contenders.
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