LeBron James continues to defy expectations in the NBA. Despite turning 40, he remains one of the league’s top players. Following the game against the Warriors, he added another milestone to his legendary career by breaking an impressive NBA record.

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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.