After the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Golden State Warriors on January 27, LeBron James received strong praise from Klay Thompson.
Thompson called LeBron a ” freak of nature.” LeBron is the oldest player (39) in the NBA, but he’s still playing like a superstar.
“Credit to LeBron for what he’s doing at his age,” Thompson said. “I mean, that guy is a freak of nature in terms of his ability to play at this level for so long. Same with Steph. When you’re younger, you don’t ever really think that basketball will stop because it’s what you love. It’s all you do. But when you get to your 30s, you realize there’s an endpoint to being an athlete. Knowing that, I am very grateful to step on the floor with those guys and play against LeBron.”
LeBron finished with 36 points, 20 rebounds and 12 assists against the Warriors while shooting 14-of-25 from the field, 2-of-4 from beyond the arc and 6-of-6 from the free-throw line. The NBA’s all-time leading scorer hit the game-winning free throws in the second overtime.
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LeBron is averaging 25.0 points, 7.5 rebounds, 7.6 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.5 blocks on the season. The four-time MVP and four-time champion is shooting 52.1% from the floor, 39.9% from 3 and 74.9% from the foul line.
The Lakers improved to 24-23 on the season after beating the Warriors, who dropped to 19-24. LeBron is now 22-17 against the Warriors.
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With LeBron and Anthony Davis leading the way, the Lakers are expected to compete for a championship this season. Meanwhile, the Warriors are still searching for answers. Thompson and Co. wouldn’t even be in the play-in tournament if the season ended today.
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