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LeBron James consistently enters the conversation as the greatest player of all time. Having won four NBA titles and an NBA Finals MVP in each of them, LeBron's long list of accomplishments only continues to get longer as his career goes on.
Ahead of his 19th NBA season at the age of 36, ESPN's Top 100 NBA players still list LeBron James as the third best player in the league behind Kevin Durant (1) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (2).
Over the course of his long career, LeBron James has played against all the teams in the NBA. He also became the first player to record a triple-double against every team in the NBA, with Russell Westbrook being the second. With years of domination playing teams repeatedly, LeBron James has amassed games where he has put on offensive displays of the highest caliber.
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The LA Lakers look set to make their preseason debut against the Brooklyn Nets. While the two sides set to play on Christmas Day as well, here are the top three scoring performances by LeBron James against the Nets franchise.
#1 Rookie LeBron James drops 41 points against the New Jersey Nets: 27/03/2004
In his rookie season, LeBron James showed off his skills against the New Jersey Nets in this matchup. With LeBron carrying the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference, the Nets were at the peak of their powers.
Having come off the previous season playing in the NBA Finals, the New Jersey Nets roster featured future Hall of Famers such as Jason Kidd and Alonzo Mourning.
But LeBron James seemed unstoppable in this game. He recorded 41 points, six rebounds and thirteen assists with three steals. In this dominant offensive display at the age of 19, LeBron shot 51.7% from the field and 50% from beyond the arc, albeit on two attempted threes.
The Cavaliers walked away with the win in this game. Although the Cavs would not make the playoffs in his rookie season, LeBron James showed signs of bringing in a winning culture in Cleveland.
#2 LeBron James hangs 42 points in Cavs loss to the Nets: 12/03/2008
LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers were coming off their first ever NBA Finals appearance against the San Antonio Spurs. Going into this game against the New Jersey Nets, LeBron continued his display of offensive skill in the league.
Playing against Vince Carter and future teammate Richard Jefferson, LeBron James would go on an absolute offensive tear against the Nets. He recorded 42 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists for the game. Although he had a poor shooting night from behind the arc, shooting only 28.6%, he shot 52.2% from the field overall.
While the New Jersey Nets were coming off a .500 season and wouldn't have a winning record in 2007-08, they managed to defeat the Cavaliers in this matchup. The Nets balanced scoring across the board helped them outperform the Cavs, who were being carried by LeBron James.
#1 LeBron James goes off for 49 points to stun the Brooklyn Nets: 12/05/2014
LeBron James faced off against old rivals Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett in this playoff series. With the Miami Heat looking to complete their three-peat, they emerged as the team to beat.
Playing against Brooklyn in the Eastern Conference semifinals, the Heat took a commanding 2-0 series lead. Having swept the Charlotte Hornets in the first round, the series showed signs of being another 4-0 win for the Heat.
The Brooklyn Nets turned things around in Game 3. With a 104-90 win, the series took an interesting turn.
But LeBron James, now an experienced veteran, stopped the Brooklyn Nets' momentum in Game 4. He put on an offensive showcase by recording 49 points, six rebounds and two assists along with three steals for the game. He had a very efficient game as he shot 66.7% from the field while shooting 50% from beyond the arc.
Miami went on to beat the Brooklyn Nets in five games to go on to reach the Conference Finals, where they faced the Indiana Pacers. Although the Heat eventually made their return to the NBA Finals, they came up short against the San Antonio Spurs, who beat them in five games.
