LeBron James recently surpassed his hero Michael Jordan's record for the most 30-point game and opened up about wearing 23 jersey.

LeBron James set yet another record on Friday as he surpassed the legendary Michael Jordan’s mark for the most 30-point games in NBA history, breaking the milestone in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 119-102 victory over the Atlanta Hawks.

After surpassing Michael Jordan for most 30-point games in NBA history, LeBron James paid tribute to the Chicago Bulls icon. "THANK YOU for the

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.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James expressed joy in passing Michael Jordan for most 30-point games and talked the mechanics of the fadeaway.

On Friday night, LeBron grabbed a record 563rd career 30-point game after hitting a turnaround fadeaway jumper in the fourth quarter in a game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Atlanta Hawks . James passed Michael Jordan, who set the record back in 2003.

With an 18-foot jumper with 5:58 to play, LeBron James reached at least 30 points in the regular season for the 563rd time in his career, breaking the record established by Michael Jordan in 2003.

LeBron James broke Michael Jordan’s NBA record for 30-point games during the Los Angeles Lakers’ victory over Atlanta on Friday night LOS ANGELES -- LeBron James broke Michael Jordan's NBA ...

LeBron James scored 30 points to become the NBA's career leader in 30-point games, surpassing Michael Jordan's record during the Los Angeles Lakers' 119-102 victory over the Atlanta Hawks.

LeBron James is without a doubt one of the best players in NBA history. He has already been able to reach several historical records, this time one of Michael Jordan. However, a big question arises regarding the number of games it took him to reach this record.

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