The Los Angeles Lakers continued their post-All-Star surge with a dominant 129-101 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Saturday at Chase Center, and LeBron James delivered yet another milestone moment at age 41. While the four-time champion posted 22 points, 9 assists, and 7 rebounds in the win, it was his first-half performance that etched his name in the history books.
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After one of James’ perfect three-pointers, the Real app highlighted the achievement on X (Twitter):
“LeBron James passes Michael Jordan as the oldest player (41) to have a half with 20+ points on 100% three-point shooting.”
James finished the half with 20+ points while shooting 100% from three (exact makes not specified in reports, but perfect from deep), surpassing MJ for the oldest player to achieve that feat in any half.
Strong Follow-Up vs. Kings James backed it up Sunday night against the Sacramento Kings, finishing with 24 points, 5 assists, 2 steals, 1 rebound, and 1 block in just 27 minutes during the Lakers’ 128-104 rout. The back-to-back blowouts have lifted L.A. to 36-24, signaling momentum in the final stretch.
Season Context: Still Elite, But Not Peak LeBron This hasn’t been James’ most dominant Lakers campaign. His perimeter shooting has regressed (32.0% from three), and on-and-off-ball defense is no longer a strength. Sciatica delayed his season debut until late November, limiting early conditioning.
Yet at 41, he remains a highly impactful tertiary playmaker and scoring option, averaging 21.6 points, 7.0 assists, and 5.6 rebounds across 42 games. His high basketball IQ, clutch decision-making, and ability to elevate teammates continue to shine in memorable moments—like Saturday’s record-breaking half.
Can L.A. Win a Title with “Slightly Below” LeBron? The Lakers’ ceiling hinges on James returning closer to his usual standard, especially alongside Luka Dončić (acquired in the blockbuster February 2025 trade). The current version of LeBron is still All-NBA caliber in spurts, but the defensive regression and shooting dip raise questions about carrying a contender through four playoff rounds.
Time will tell. The Lakers are trending upward with blowout wins, and James keeps adding to his legacy—one record, one assist, one vintage performance at a time. At 41, he’s still defying Father Time, and if the supporting cast (Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, etc.) continues stepping up, a deep playoff run remains within reach.