On Thursday, while guiding his Los Angeles Lakers to a 120-112 home victory against the Golden State Warriors (before either team can add its new All-NBA trade

LeBron James joined Michael Jordan as the only players over 40 to have scored 40-plus points in a single NBA game on Thursday, as the Los Angeles Lakers held off a fightback from the Golden State Warriors to win 120-112.

Michael Jordan and LeBron James have always ruled the NBA GOAT debate. NFL legend Deion Sanders made his choice between the two icons. While Jordan won six championships for the Chicago Bulls, James has led the Los Angeles Lakers to four NBA titles.