The 40-year-old James became the oldest player to score 40 points in an NBA game Thursday night, putting up a season-high 42 in the Los Angeles Lakers' 120-112 victory over the Golden State Warriors. James passed the record held by Michael Jordan, his idol and the only other NBA player to score 40 after his 40th birthday.

LeBron James is in his 40s. At some point, that's going to matter. But not now. The Los Angeles Lakers star recorded 42 points, 17 rebounds and eight assists on Thursday in a 120-112 win over the Golden State Warriors,

LeBron James and Michael Jordan stand alone — something NBA fans are all too familiar with. After being named the NBA's Player of the Week in the Western Conference, James joined Jordan as the only players aged 40 or above to win the award.