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LA Lakers superstar LeBron James continued his brilliant season with a second 50-point outing within a week on Saturday. The 37-year-old now leads the league in scoring, having added another unreal achievement to his legacy in year 19 of his NBA career. No player has been able to be this impactful for so long, which has only helped James' stock rise in the GOAT debate.
The Lakers are eight games below. 500 mark, but there is some level of optimism about them and they are being considered as potentially tough opponents to beat in the upcoming playoffs.
That's solely because of the numbers LeBron James has been putting up this season. The 'King' is averaging a league-high 29.7 points per game, shooting 52.2% from the floor and 35.5% from the 3-point range.
Against the Wizards, he only needed 25 field goal attempts to reach the 50-point mark as he made 18 shots, six from beyond the arc, while also converting eight of his free throw attempts.
James' 50-point performance left NBA Twitter buzzing as analysts and fans showed their appreciation for the four-time MVP's mind-boggling showing against Washington to lead the Lakers to a 122-109 home win.
NBA world reacts to LeBron James' 50 point-performance during LA Lakers blowout win over Washington Wizards
LeBron James is arguably the most impactful player at his age among all global sports stars. He has spent millions to be in the best shape possible at all times, which has allowed him to be a top-five player in the NBA for almost 20 years now. James has also modified his game over time to be the player he is today, and his multiple 50-point outings in the same week as a 37-year-old are a great testament to that.
NBA analysts, players and fans couldn't help but pour out words of appreciation for his incredible performance on Thursday night. Here are some of the best reactions:
LeBron James closing in on becoming the only player to enter the 30k/10k/10k club
LeBron James got past Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record for most combined playoffs and regular-season points this campaign. He is also closing in on the all-time scoring record for regular-season only and is likely to get there next campaign.
Along with these milestones, the 'King' is nearing another unthinkable feat. With his next two assists, LeBron will be the first player to enter the 30,000 points, ten thousand rebounds and ten thousand assists. To put that into perspective, no other player in the history of the NBA has managed to enter the 30k-10k-10k club so far.
James continues to thrive as one of the best all-around players in the league and the numbers are there to show for it. He doesn't have the tag of being a "scorer" for now, but that could change soon, owing to his points per game tally this season, which could see him bag his second career scoring title.
Guess the Lakers players!
