Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James surpasses Michael Jordan as the oldest player with a 40-point game in NBA history.

Age is more than just a number to LeBron James. It’s also a target. The 40-year-old James became the oldest player to score 40 points in an NBA game when he put up a season-high 42 in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 120-112 victory over the Golden State Warriors.

Since LeBron James is still playing at an All-NBA level at 40 years of age, he is bound to keep setting records and join elite company. The hoops legend added another milestone in the Los Angeles Lakers ' 120-112 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Thursday.