JJ Redick heaped yet more praise on LeBron James as the LA Lakers legend inspired his team to 110-102 victory at Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday. (More Sports News)
ꦇThe Lakers did not arrive in Portland until 3am on Thursday morning after defeat to the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night but that was not enough to put them off bouncing back with victory.
🔴James scored 40 points against the Trail Blazers with Redick claiming the 40-year-old "defies normal".
🐻The Lakers coach said: "It's the mentality. He's a billionaire, and he's playing on the second night of a back-to-back at 40 after 22 years with every fricking record and every accolade.
ꦉ"He's amazing to coach. He sets the standard for how you're supposed to approach this craft.
🉐"He really just defies anything that's normal."
𒐪James reached 40 points for the second time since turning 40 in December, meaning he is the only player in NBA history with multiple 40-point games aged 40 or older.
⛦He also moved to number three on the all-time list of NBA appearances on Thursday, surpassing Vince Carter.
⛎He said: "I still love the game, and I still got a lot to give to the game, to give to my team-mates, to give to this league.
✱"I don't have much time left. So while I'm here today in this time, I'm going to try to give what I got when I'm out on the floor.
♋"It's the love of the game and I have an opportunity now to show my son the ranks of how to be a professional in this league. To be along with him every single day, that's a treat."
