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USA Today via Reuters

USA Today via Reuters

LeBron James played a monumental role in the Los Angeles Lakers‘ victory over the Dallas Mavericks. Anthony Davis led the scoring with a near triple-double of 28 points, 12 rebounds, and 9 assists. However, James equally contributed with 25 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists. Moreover, he showcased a profound understanding of the nuanced aspects of the matchup that helped the Lakers gain the edge early in the game.

Part of the reason for the Lakers’ victory was Dallas’ inability to add on Luka Doncic’s impressive triple-double of 33 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists. On the other end, despite significant contributions from Anthony Davis and D’Angelo Russell’s 28 and 29 points, it was James’ mastery that swiftly captured everyone’s attention.

Jason Kidd sides with LeBron James against Father Time

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In the post-game conference, Mavs Head Coach Jason Kidd fielded questions about James making extraordinary plays against his talented team. With evident amusement, Kidd exclaimed, “It’s LeBron.” Struggling to find words to capture James’ dominance at age 39, Kidd humorously remarked, “If you were a betting man, you would bet with him against Father Time.”

Moreover, Kidd hinted at James’ uncanny ability to never appear fatigued, leveraging his deep knowledge of the game to his advantage. He highlighted James’ strategic approach, allowing the game to unfold in front of him and selectively choosing his battles. Moreover, Kidd thinks that if younger players learn the importance of James’ approach, they could also play the game for a longer time than one could anticipate.

Despite a slight dip in his scoring averages, LeBron James continues to add to his studded resume. In the 2023-24 season, he is maintaining 27.1 points on over 50% efficiency. Additionally, he is contributing 7.2 rebounds and 7.6 assists per game.

James has an exclusive feat by his name

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LeBron James stands as one of the most decorated athletes in the NBA. Over two decades, he has been steadily etching his name onto numerous historic lists. Just last year, he attained the title of the league’s all-time scoring leader, clinching a record that was once thought of as unbreakable.

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In a recent Lakers game against the Mavericks, an exclusive stat about LeBron James was unveiled during the broadcast. Over his legendary 21-year career, James has had the remarkable experience of playing against 35% of all NBA players in the league’s 70+ years of history.

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While there is no official confirmation on the specific stat line yet, the revelation comes through the ESPN on ABC broadcast, adding significant weight to this unique and unprecedented feat.

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