LeBron James Makes Honest Michael Jordan Statement After Hawks-Lakers Game

LeBron James spoke about Michael Jordan after Friday's game.

Feb 20, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Lebron James and Michael Jordan on court during halftime during the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images / David Richard-Imagn Images

On Friday night, the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Atlanta Hawks by a score of 119-102.

LeBron James finished with 30 points, three rebounds and eight assists.

Via The Los Angeles Lakers: "Breaking records like a broken record. LeBron James passes Michael Jordan for MOST 30+ point games in NBA history."

Breaking records like a broken record. LeBron James passes Michael Jordan for MOST 30+ point games in NBA history. pic.twitter.com/dkrGtuNnR3

— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) January 4, 2025

After the game, James was asked about Jordan (h/t ESPN's Dave McMenamin).

James: "Arguably the greatest to ever play the game... I wear 23 because of him. To know that I can sit here and be in the room or the conversation or whatever it is. You mention MJ. It's like super duper dope for me being a kid from where I'm from."

LeBron James speaks about passing Michael Jordan in career 30-point games and doing it on a fadeaway jumper: “Just two masters of their craft” pic.twitter.com/MZ88uQv2qx

— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) January 4, 2025

Many consider James and Jordan to be the two greatest players of all time.

Therefore, fans will likely enjoy hearing James speak about Jordan.

Feb 20, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Lebron James and Michael Jordan on court during halftime during the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images / David Richard-Imagn Images

James is averaging 24.1 points, 7.4 rebounds and 8.9 assists per contest while shooting 50.7% from the field and 38.2% from the three-point range in 31 games.

At 40, he continues to do the unthinkable and will likely be named to his 21st NBA All-Star Game next month.

Via StatMamba: "LeBron James since Christmas:

30.5 PPG
8.3 APG
3.5 3PM
58/56/91%"

LeBron James since Christmas:

30.5 PPG
8.3 APG
3.5 3PM
58/56/91% pic.twitter.com/79tAz9LYTT

— StatMamba (@StatMamba) January 4, 2025

With the win over the Hawks, the Lakers are now 20-14 in 34 games, which has them as the fourth seed in the Western Conference.

They will visit the Houston Rockets on Sunday in Texas.

Congrats to @KingJames of the @Lakers for moving into 4th all-time in GAMES PLAYED! pic.twitter.com/YzlIzmwRfn

— NBA (@NBA) January 4, 2025

In addition to the Lakers, James has also spent time with the Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers over 22 seasons.