Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James continues to defy his basketball age after putting up another impressive performance on Thursday night in a 120–112 home win over the Golden State Warriors. James joined Michael Jordan in becoming one of two players in NBA history to score 40 or more points in a game at age 40 or older,

The Lakers have now won three straight and eight of their last nine to build a ton of momentum ahead of the All-Star Break. LeBron James led the way with 42 points, 17 rebounds and eight assists. In the process, James became the youngest and the oldest player to score 40+ points in a game.

But not now. The Los Angeles Lakers star recorded 42 points, 17 rebounds and eight assists on Thursday in a 120-112 win over the Golden State Warriors, making him the oldest player in NBA history to score 40 points, while also being the youngest to do so.