In less than a week, James will turn 39. However, he once again wrote the myth of immortality. James played 37 minutes and 18 seconds, shooting 13-of-20, 5-of-5 from three-point range, 9-of-9 from the free-throw line, scoring a season-high 40 points, along with seven rebounds, seven assists, two steals and two blocks, with a plus/minus of +10.
After the game, James gave the answer to why he did the way he did, "This is our first game of the season that we have to win. ”
Under this pressure, the elder wrote a new great, becoming the oldest player in history to score at least 40 points and shoot 100 percent from three-point range. At the same time, he is also the only player in history in the 21st season who can score 40+ in a single game.
In an interview after the game, James's ruthless expression also sparked heated discussions, this is really a leader's style, a game that can't be lost, he is the first to stand up and take over the game, greatness is defined in this way.
Such James also caused a heated discussion in the American media about GOAT, indeed, such a performance can only be described as great. With such an ageless myth, the Lakers are still an opponent that cannot be underestimated, and this battle is also a wake-up call for other teams in the West, don't ignore James.