LeBron James will play his first game at the age of 40 and will look to finish the 2024 season on a positive note. The best scorer in NBA history challenged the team that welcomed him into the best basketball league in the world, the Cleveland Cavaliers, this Tuesday, December 31.
The veteran is having another exceptional season, as he is accustomed to. The winger will have the opportunity to show that he is more relevant than ever during his 22nd campaign in the North American league. The four-time league MVP will play on the last day of the year, a date where he has posted remarkable statistics throughout his career.
As leader of the Los Angeles Lakers, James will face the Ohio franchise in an effort to enforce the “Law of Vengeance.” Here are the impressive records of the all-time leading scorer when he takes the court on December 31.
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LeBron James stats for December 31
The 40-year-old winger is considered the best player in NBA history. He has plenty of reasons to be so called, and December 31 was one of those days where he proved himself to be one of the all-time greats at the highest level of basketball. For the second time in a row, “The King” will be present on New Year’s Eve in the best arenas in the world. In five games played, the veteran averaged 35 points per game, 8.0 rebounds, 7.8 assists, and a shooting percentage of 51.3% during matches played on December 31.
The anticipation of seeing LeBron James shine on this last day of 2024 is high, especially considering his averages this season. The Lakers star recorded 23.5 points, 9.0 assists, 7.9 rebounds, and a shooting percentage of 49.5% over 28 games.
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