Following the Los Angeles Lakers’ 127-110 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday, Mavs coach Jason Kidd highly praised NBA superstar LeBron James for his impact after such a long period.
In his remarkable 21st season, James showcased his enduring prowess by scoring 25 points, securing eight rebounds, and dishing out eight assists.
James’ performance was complemented by D’Angelo Russell and Anthony Davis, pivotal in the Lakers’ triumph over the Mavericks. James’ efficiency on the court left fans and even a seasoned NBA coach in awe.
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Kidd, in a postgame media session, expressed his admiration for James, highlighting his resilience against aging. He praised James for his stamina, deep understanding of the game, proficiency in three-point shooting, and intuitive play style.
“It’s LeBron. You know, if you were a betting man, you would bet with him against Father Time,” Kidd said of James. “Just the things that he’s done to date. Just doesn’t look like he gets tired, he understands the game at a high level, he’s shooting the three very well, and he just lets the game come to him.”
James had previously commented on his ongoing tussle with aging during the Lakers’ win against the Phoenix Suns, propelling them into the NBA in-season tournament semifinals. In December, the 19-time All-Star stated his ambition to continue challenging the notion of age as an invincible sports adversary.
I want to continue to have this battle with Father Time that for so long everybody said has been undefeated,” James said. “Trying to give it one loss.”
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Now at 39, James defies the odds, averaging 24.7 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 7.6 assists per game this season. The victory over the Mavericks has helped the Lakers reach a .500 win-loss record. They are set to face the Brooklyn Nets home on Friday, with James leading their charge.
