Did LeBron James really turn 38 years of age on Friday, Dec. 30? It didn’t seem like it from the way he played that night versus the Atlanta Hawks.
He exploded for 47 points on 18-of-27 shooting, 10 rebounds, nine assists and a blocked shot as the Los Angeles Lakers earned a much-needed win, 130-121. They had lost five or their last six coming into Friday, and they need to find a way to generate sustained momentum with Anthony Davis sidelined.
With the way James has been playing lately, all he needs is some solid help on both ends of the floor for L.A. to start stringing together wins.
Across Twitter, NBA fans were amazed at the seemingly ageless James’ performance while wishing him a happy birthday.
Much love Lebron. You've come very far & overcome pains & struggles so traumatic even expressing them people rarely understand. You are stronger than ever before & every moment you have is an opportunity to make yourself as happy & healthy as possible in every possible way 🫂❤️💪
— Cali Breeze (@CaliBreeze6) December 31, 2022
@KingJames my goodness. 🐐
— Melvin (@Melvvvin) December 31, 2022
@KingJames happy birthday king, hope I have a chance to bring my kids to a game where you play at this high level as you play today. Best wishes from 🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴.
— Omar Abreu (@OmarAbreu_) December 31, 2022
Happy 3️⃣8️⃣birthday @KingJames 👑🎈🎈🙏🏽
🤧 why you do my @ATLHawks like that tonight? Still love you tho. #goat
— Carrisa L. Jones (@RisaBee19) December 31, 2022
Ever Since “Witness History” was tatted on em” Bron was destined for something great and this level of play at 38 is crazy!
47, 10, & 9 is wild HBD @KingJames #LakeShow #LeBronJames #GOAT𓃵
— Lite 🌊 𓅓𓂀 (@LiteProfit) December 31, 2022
— CarolinaLakersFan (@tavaras1981) December 31, 2022
I’m a huge Jordan fan – I’ve always laughed when people have tried to put LeBron as the goat over MJ – but damn – it really is insane that @KingJames is still putting up the numbers he is. Simply unreal. Now if only AD could stay healthy and he could get help. Happy Bday Bron!
— Brian Drolet (@briandrolet) December 31, 2022
Happy Birthday to the Greatest of all Time @KingJames Thank you for 20 years of incredible and unforgettable basketball memories. Hope you had a great one today. 🐐🏆🏆🏆🏆
— Marcos A. Cruz Santos (@Marcuspokus) December 31, 2022
