LeBron James joined Michael Jordan as the only players over 40 to have scored 40-plus points in a single NBA game on Thursday, as the Los Angeles Lakers held off a fightback from the Golden State Warriors to win 120-112.

With another dazzling defiance of Father Time, James became just the first player ever since NBA legend Michael Jordan to score at least 40 points in a game as a 40-year-old or older. Asked for his thoughts on his latest feat, James simply accepted the fact that he is indeed old.

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.