Los Angeles Lakers Star LeBron James Makes Cryptic Comment After 40-Point Performance

LeBron James met with the media after Thursday's victory.

Feb 20, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) celebrates victory over the Portland Trail Blazers with his son guard Bronny James (9) at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images / Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

On Thursday evening, LeBron James led the Los Angeles Lakers to a 110-102 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers (in Oregon).

James had been questionable for the second night of a back-to-back, but he played and finished with 40 points, eight rebounds, four assists, two steals and one block while shooting 14/24 from the field.

Via The NBA: "Tonight, LeBron James became the FIRST player in NBA history to have multiple 40+ PT games at 40+ years old!

Michael Jordan is the only other player to have a 40-PT game at 40, with 1."

Tonight, LeBron James became the FIRST player in NBA history to have multiple 40+ PT games at 40+ years old!

Michael Jordan is the only other player to have a 40-PT game at 40, with 1. https://t.co/yDAx7kZDyF pic.twitter.com/h79AdWUpu8

— NBA (@NBA) February 21, 2025

The Lakers did not get into Portland until early Thursday morning.

After the game, James made an intriguing comment (h/t Spectrum SportsNet, FreeDawkins).

James: "When I did sleep, I slept a lot. I think I fell asleep probably about like four. Slept all the way till about noon. Woke up got some rehab and treatment... Then I slept till about 4:30... I have some methods on how I'm able to go to sleep... That's not for everybody."

James is averaging 24.7 points, 7.7 rebounds and 8.9 assists per contest while shooting 51.6% from the field and 39.7% from the three-point range in 50 games.

With the win, the Lakers are now 33-21 in 54 games, which has them as the fifth seed in the Western Conference.

LeBron once again credits sleep for his performances at this age. He said he woke up at noon, got treatment and slept again and woke up at 4:30 pm.

— Lakers Daily (@LakersDailyCom) February 21, 2025

On Saturday night, the Lakers will resume action when they visit Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets in Colorado.

Luka Doncic did not play in Thursday's game.