LeBron is inching closer to Michael Jordan. LeBron scored 40 points in the game

LeBron James played a regular-season NBA game against Brooklyn, and his team secured a victory with a score of 116:104.

In this game, James scored 40 points. According to ESPN, he matched Michael Jordan's achievement of scoring 40+ points in multiple games after 39 years. James did it twice, while Jordan, who played until the age of 40, did it three times. Thus, the Lakers forward is nearing Michael Jordan's record.

Additionally, LeBron made 13 out of 17 field goals and set a season record for three-pointers. Moreover, he became the first player in Lakers history to make nine three-pointers with a 90% accuracy rate (ten attempts).

It's worth noting that the Lakers are still interested in signing playmaker Trae Young from Atlanta. The Los Angeles club plans to acquire a third star to strengthen the roster alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis.