LeBron James, nearing his 39th birthday, continues to defy Father Time in his 21st NBA season. He scored his 39,000th point, becoming the first player to do so, and also moved to 7th all-time in Threes. His career-best shooting efficiency led the Lakers to a victory against the Rockets and a spot in the tournament quarterfinals. James remains a top player, pushing his limits and showing no signs of slowing down.
LeBron James tops 39,000 points as Lakers rout Jazz https://t.co/qoqreAkHTu https://t.co/2SCjZCGXsC
Lakers News: LeBron James Hits Mind-Blowing Career Benchmark In 1st Half Vs Jazz. Full story: https://t.co/eZzr0TgVEj
LeBron scores 39,000th point, Lakers punch ticket to tournament quarterfinals. https://t.co/7RYavWjypO Click the image to read more:
From @TheAthletic: In his 21st season, LeBron James is still easily a top-10 player, a remarkable feat. He turns 39 in five weeks. “Just trying to push the limit,” James said. “See how far I can take this thing. It’s me vs. Father Time.” https://t.co/gqZmq11Kz7
Congrats to LeBron for passing 39,000 points. Now that's longevity.
First player in NBA history to reach 39,000 points 👑 He also moved to 7th all-time in Threes https://t.co/UNPlrEiPlA
39,000 career points for the soon-to-be 39-year-old 👑 https://t.co/r7sFiWhWcO
39,000 POINTS FOR @KingJames 👑👏 (📸: @NBA) https://t.co/SplCQr53HE
39,000 PTS FOR THE KING 👑 https://t.co/ZTmQFBefs9
THE KING STANDS ALONE 👑 The first player ever with 39,000 points and counting! @KingJames | @Lakers https://t.co/VDvNvMyecv
With this triple LeBron James has now scored 39,000 points in his NBA career 👏 🏆 NBA In-Season Tournament 🏀West Group A action on TNT https://t.co/xfRaMOE1f7
Lakers announcer Lawrence Tanter congratulated LeBron James for becoming the first player in NBA history to score 39,000 points
He’s posting career-best shooting efficiency numbers. He’s dominating in the clutch. He’s averaging more points (26.4 per game) than the other five players who played a 21st season combined (24.0 per game). On LeBron James’ unprecedented 21st season: https://t.co/i9I2qhDX68
Whether this stretch is merely hot shooting, a newfound efficiency because of LA’s five-out offense, another level of mastery or some combination, LeBron James continues to inexplicably defy the aging process — with no sign of slowing down. https://t.co/i9I2qhDX68
LeBron James is playing at an MVP level for the surging Lakers. Whether this is merely a hot shooting stretch, another level of mastery or some combination, James continues to inexplicably defy the aging process. But how? ✍️ @jovanbuha: https://t.co/gzfsRlT7kI https://t.co/vpRp4YD0eC
LeBron James is playing at an MVP level for the surging Lakers. Whether this is merely a hot shooting stretch, another level of mastery or some combination of the three, James continues to inexplicably defy the aging process. But how? ✍️ @jovanbuha: https://t.co/BBDGERaBCp https://t.co/zZHwyUPkOU
Father Time, though undefeated, faces its staunchest battle yet as LeBron James continues to dominate at an unprecedented level for the Lakers. @LakersSBN https://t.co/gqmZOfi6Yz
LeBron on his reason to keep playing: “Just trying to push the limit… See how far I can take this thing. I don’t know. I mean, it’s me vs. Father Time.” (via @mcten, https://t.co/jUZ6O4h8Da) https://t.co/psuby4fj0A
LeBron James: “It’s me vs. Father Time” #LeBronJames https://t.co/cOD1Hv9MDW
'It's me vs. Father Time,' LeBron James won race Sunday with 37 points, lifts Lakers past Rockets https://t.co/bwya4k8ZxG
LeBron James: It's Me Vs Father Time https://t.co/LFD1sl9BUN
LeBron put on a show vs. the Rockets on Sunday night https://t.co/QWqfN5ltWS