Besides just scoring points, LeBron has been able to contribute to winning. In that game where he tied Jordan, he helped the Lakers beat the Blazers 114-106. The Lakers are currently sixth in the Western Conference standings and are looking to keep ascending.

LeBron James scored 38 points, Max Christie had a career-high 28 and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame Anthony Davis’ absence for a 114-106 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, center, shoots as Portland Trail Blazers forward Kris Murray, left, and center Donovan Clingan defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) AP AP

LeBron James revels in Ohio State’s Rose Bowl win and the celebrates his son Bryce’s decision to go to Arizona to play basketball (despite being wary of the bad influence fellow Wildcats Richard Jefferson and Channing Frye could be on him) pic.twitter.com/EF6tNShpbD

LeBron James is excited about his younger son's decision to play basketball at the University of Arizona next season.

The youngest son of NBA legend LeBron James has made his college choice. Bryce James, a 3-star prospect who played for Sierra Canyon in California, committed to Arizona on New Year’s Day. James, 6-foot-4, 190 pounds visited the Wildcats in November.