Lakers Make LeBron James Decision After Luka Doncic News
Earlier this week, LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers made history by becoming the oldest player in NBA history to score over 40 points in a game, surpassing Michael Jordan’s record from 2003.
“What do I think? That I’m old,” James said to reporters after scoring 42 points on 14-of-25 shooting. “That’s what I think. I need a glass of wine and some sleep, that’s the first thing I think about.”
James was 34 days older than Jordan when he scored 43 points for the Washington Wizards in February 2003.
“The most important thing is that we got the win, obviously,” James said after surpassing Jordan. “But anytime I’m mentioned alongside the greats, it’s always humbling. Just knowing where I come from and my love for the game, it’s really special.”
While James celebrates his latest milestone, it might have come at a cost. On Friday, the Lakers listed the future Hall of Famer as “doubtful” for today’s game against the Indiana Pacers.
“LeBron James has been downgraded to doubtful for the Lakers’ game Saturday vs. Indiana due to left ankle soreness, the Lakers announced,” ESPN’s Davis McMenamin reported.
This news comes after ESPN adjusted its broadcast schedule to shift the Lakers-Pacers game to a prime-time slot, expecting Luka Doncic to debut for the Lakers today. However, Doncic is now “targeting” Monday’s game against the Utah Jazz for his debut, according to NBA insider Marc Stein.
It seems that neither Doncic nor James will be playing in today’s game, despite ESPN’s efforts to highlight the matchup.