LeBron James is the GOAT. What we just witnessed vs. Rockets was stunning
LeBron James, at 41 years old, led the injury-depleted Los Angeles Lakers to a 4-2 series victory over the Houston Rockets in the first round of the playoffs. Despite missing key players Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, James averaged 23.2 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 8.3 assists across nearly 39 minutes per game. His performance has reignited discussions about his status as the greatest NBA player of all time.
- ▪LeBron James led the Lakers to a 4-2 playoff series win over the Rockets without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
- ▪James averaged 23.2 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 8.3 assists in 38.5 minutes per game during the series.
- ▪At 41, James became the oldest player in NBA history to be the best performer in a playoff series.
- ▪Lakers coach JJ Redick called James the greatest in NBA history based on his career accomplishments.
- ▪Austin Reaves praised James, saying his performance was 'not normal' and 'insane.'
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Melissa Rohlin NBA LeBron James is the GOAT. What we just witnessed vs. Rockets was stunning By Melissa Rohlin Published May 3, 2026, 7:00 a.m. ET HOUSTON — LeBron James sat by his locker, alternating between being introspective and funny. He allowed himself to take things in, saying he was “living in the moment a lot more.” 4 The Lakers’ LeBron James led a depleted team to a 4-2 series victory over the Rockets on Friday in Houston. Getty Images He joked about his son, Bronny, bearing an uncanny resemblance to NFL player Will Anderson Jr., calling him “my fourth child.” Nothing stood out about the moment. Except everything.
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