The 40-year-old James became the oldest player to score 40 points in an NBA game Thursday night, putting up a season-high 42 in the Los Angeles Lakers' 120-112 victory over the Golden State Warriors. James passed the record held by Michael Jordan, his idol and the only other NBA player to score 40 after his 40th birthday.

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James scored 42 points against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday, becoming the oldest player in NBA history to score 40 points in a game.  NBA icon Michael Jordan,

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