The 40-year-old James became the oldest player to score 40 points in an NBA game Thursday night, putting up a season-high 42 in the Los Angeles Lakers' 120-112 victory over the Golden State Warriors. James passed the record held by Michael Jordan, his idol and the only other NBA player to score 40 after his 40th birthday.

Stephen Curry and LeBron James will be playing alongside new co-stars soon for the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers as four-time NBA champions, respectively. Not on Thursday night, however,

However, the star of tonight's victory for Los Angeles was LeBron James. In a 120-112 win over the Warriors, James posted 42 points, 17 rebounds, and eight assists. Becoming only the second player to score 40 or more points while being 40 years old or older (joining Michael Jordan),