"It’s getting REALLY cringe to hate on LeBron nowadays" - NBA fans and analysts in awe of LeBron James' 50-point stunner in year 19, saying "Father Time ain’t never met a MF like LeBron"
LA Lakers superstar LeBron James continued his brilliant season with a second 50-point outing within a week on Saturday. The 37-year-old now leads the league in scoring, having added another unreal achievement to his legacy in year 19 of his NBA career. No player has been able to be this impactful for so long, which has only helped James' stock rise in the GOAT debate.
The Lakers are eight games below. 500 mark, but there is some level of optimism about them and they are being considered as potentially tough opponents to beat in the upcoming playoffs.
That's solely because of the numbers LeBron James has been putting up this season. The 'King' is averaging a league-high 29.7 points per game, shooting 52.2% from the floor and 35.5% from the 3-point range.
Against the Wizards, he only needed 25 field goal attempts to reach the 50-point mark as he made 18 shots, six from beyond the arc, while also converting eight of his free throw attempts.
James' 50-point performance left NBA Twitter buzzing as analysts and fans showed their appreciation for the four-time MVP's mind-boggling showing against Washington to lead the Lakers to a 122-109 home win.
NBA world reacts to LeBron James' 50 point-performance during LA Lakers blowout win over Washington Wizards
LeBron James is arguably the most impactful player at his age among all global sports stars. He has spent millions to be in the best shape possible at all times, which has allowed him to be a top-five player in the NBA for almost 20 years now. James has also modified his game over time to be the player he is today, and his multiple 50-point outings in the same week as a 37-year-old are a great testament to that.
NBA analysts, players and fans couldn't help but pour out words of appreciation for his incredible performance on Thursday night. Here are some of the best reactions:
At this point, following another 50-point explosion, there is really only one thing left to say about @KingJames: we’re really really going to miss him…..when he’s gone!!!
Lebron James was right all along with all due respect. https://t.co/HN4BlyjPRK
The fact that Bron still out here serving these young boys 50 piece wing dinners is beyond me!!! I can’t front @KingJames that was a ART what you displayed tonight. Carry the hell on…
Y’all were saying lebron is washed last game just for him to come back and drop 50… MY GOAT WITH ALL DUE RESPECT
LeBron telling us he’s still HIM when he chooses to be. https://t.co/290cJvAcc9
.. 50ball . very efficient too 
bron 👑 .. 50ball . very efficient too 🔥
Another efficient 50 🤝
That 50 Looked EZ !
If the bad games for lebron are legacy games what about the great games ? https://t.co/V2XDvUlUkq
People hating on Lebron TONIGHT for whatever reason are showing their true colors
Behind every successful man lies a pack of haters. Don’t be one of those haters
I don't get the "SMH LeBron had to score 50 for the Lakers to win" crowd. An all-time great player did great things and the Lakers got a W. Enjoy it, there has been more than enough to be negative about this season.
LeBron is still so f***ing good.
This year is such a waste lol.
It’s getting REALLY cringe to hate on LeBron nowadays
Another 50 piece for LeBron at age 37…
Father Time ain’t never met a mf like LeBron.
Bron put a 50 piece on the Wizard with no napkins with extra honey mustard….Made a mess of them.#GOATJAMES #WashedKing #LakerNation
Lebron had 50pts on 25 FGA and only 8 FTA in year 19
MJ never had 50 on 25 or less FGA and under 10 FTA in his entire career
LeBron James closing in on becoming the only player to enter the 30k/10k/10k club
LeBron James got past Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record for most combined playoffs and regular-season points this campaign. He is also closing in on the all-time scoring record for regular-season only and is likely to get there next campaign.
Along with these milestones, the 'King' is nearing another unthinkable feat. With his next two assists, LeBron will be the first player to enter the 30,000 points, ten thousand rebounds and ten thousand assists. To put that into perspective, no other player in the history of the NBA has managed to enter the 30k-10k-10k club so far.
James continues to thrive as one of the best all-around players in the league and the numbers are there to show for it. He doesn't have the tag of being a "scorer" for now, but that could change soon, owing to his points per game tally this season, which could see him bag his second career scoring title.