January 17 News The Lakers beat the Rockets 140-132 at home today. James accepted media interviews after the game.
James played against Jabari Smith Jr., the third-round pick of the Rockets, and the latter’s father Jabari Smith Sr. also played against James.
Talking about the topic, James said: “Jabari Jr. even said things like, ‘You might feel old.’
Contact, Kenyon Martin Jr. was on the court today, I played against his dad. Gary Trent Jr., I played with his son, Trent Jr. is in Toronto now, and Gary Payton and his
son.”
“So, that’s the unique thing, since I’ve played, I’ve stood the test of time and now I’m able to compete with those father-son duos,” James continued.
In this campaign, James made 16 of 26 shots, including 5 of 10 three-pointers and 11 of 12 free throws. He scored 48 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists without making mistakes.