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.

LeBron James, at 40, scored an impressive 42 points leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 120-112 victory over the Golden State Warriors, marking him as both the oldest and youngest NBA player to score 40 points in a game.

Age is more than just a number for LeBron James – it’s a challenge. On Thursday night, the 40-year-old forward set a new milestone, becoming