Dec 25, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) dribbles against Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during the first quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Lakers Legend Magic Johnson Sends Out Viral LeBron James Post During Warriors Game

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Feb 7, 2025 10:56 PM ET

On Thursday evening, LeBron James had one of his best games of the season when the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Golden State Warriors by a score of 120-112.

James exploded for 42 points, 17 rebounds, eight assists, one steal and one block while shooting 14/25 from the field in 38 minutes.

Via ESPN: "40-PIECE FOR THE 40-YEAR-OLD

LeBron James and Michael Jordan are the only two players in NBA history to score 40+ points in a game at age 40 or older."

40-PIECE FOR THE 40-YEAR-OLD

LeBron James and Michael Jordan are the only two players in NBA history to score 40+ points in a game at age 40 or older. pic.twitter.com/DsKrzPusBs
— ESPN (@espn) February 7, 2025

One person who was a huge fan of the performance was Lakers legend Magic Johnson.

The Basketball Hall of Famer's post had over 4,000 likes and 230,000 impressions.

Johnson wrote: "LeBron James is showing out tonight. He just hit his 3rd 3 in a row and this time from the Laker logo, nearly from half court! He already has a 19 point, 10 rebound performance before the half is even over "

LeBron James is showing out tonight. He just hit his 3rd 3 in a row and this time from the Laker logo, nearly from half court! He already has a 19 point, 10 rebound performance before the half is even over https://t.co/kJIvQF86IX
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) February 7, 2025