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LA Lakers superstar LeBron James erupted for 56 points against the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night as 'King James' kept the Lakers in contention for the postseason with a 124-116 win.
The Lakers ended their four-game losing streak by downing the Warriors, thanks to the performances of King James, Carmelo Anthony and Russell Westbrook. James dropped 56 points and collected ten rebounds on 61.3% shooting from the field and over 54% from the perimeter. He also made 12 of his 13 free throws.
NBA world reacts to LeBron James' 56-point outing against Golden State Warriors
NBA and Lakers fans flooded Twitter to provide their reactions on King James' incredible performance against the Warriors as the 37-year-old almost single-handedly kept the Lakers afloat. The win was even for remarkable, as Anthony Davis was not on the floor.
Here are some of the reactions:
Is LeBron James the GOAT?
The conversation about the greatest player of all time (GOAT) often comes down to LeBron James and Michael Jordan. James came into the league in 2003 as the self-anointed "Chosen One" and the heir to Jordan's throne, so much so that he decided to wear the #23 jersey as well.
James has had an incredible career, reaching the NBA Finals ten times, winning four championships and four Finals MVP awards with three different teams. Wherever he goes, that team becomes relevant, and becomes a championship contender.
James is averaging 27.1 points, 7.5 rebounds and 7.4 assists while shooting the ball better than 50% from the field and nearly 35% from beyond the arc. Not only can he put the ball in the net at will, but he also improves the players around him by getting them open looks. He has sometimes been described as a combination of Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson.
However, one can never really compare different eras because of the different rules and how the way the game is played. That means making comparisons between Jordan and James can be tricky. The pair also never played against each other, which makes it more difficult to determine who the better player is.
Nevertheless, James is one of the best players in the game's history, especially as he tops most major statistical categories.
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