Despite being 41 years old, LeBron James continues to excel, showing little sign of slowing down.
He inspired the Los Angeles Lakers to a 98–78 victory over the Houston Rockets in Game 6 of their NBA Playoffs series, sealing a 4–2 win.
The result sends the 18-time NBA champions into the second round, where they will face the defending champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder.
In 37 minutes, James recorded 28 points, seven rebounds, and eight assists to lead the Lakers, and was reflective after the win, stating,
“I think me personally, the accepting and trying to be OK with the small victories comes with where I am in my career.”
LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers attempts free throw against the Houston Rockets during the fourth quarter in Game Six of the First Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)
“If I play one more or two more or three more seasons, that doesn’t guarantee me to be in the postseason. So just trying to appreciate the moments, whatever it is, and however long I’m playing.”
LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket against Jabari Smith Jr. #10 of the Houston Rockets during the third quarter in Game Six of the First Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)
“It’s pretty cool to have the opportunity to lead a team, at 41 years old, into the playoffs and for us to be able to win it” he said at a post-game presser.
