LeBron James Defies Age, Leads Depleted Lakers Past Rockets into NBA Playoff Round 2, Igniting GOAT Debate
At 41 years old, LeBron James delivered an ‘age-defying’ performance, scoring 28 points, 8 assists, and 7 rebounds to carry the undermanned Los Angeles Lakers past the Houston Rockets in Game 6 of the 2026 NBA Playoffs. His dominant display, despite injuries to key Lakers players like Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves, prompted widespread praise from the NBA world, reigniting discussions about his status as the greatest of all time. The Lakers now advance to face the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder in the second round, hoping to continue their underdog run.