LeBron James and Steph Curry are no strangers to making basketball history. On Thursday night, both players hit significant milestones, once again solidifying their places among the all-time greats—and this time, the legendary Michael Jordan was part of the story.
LeBron James reached a huge achievement by tying Michael Jordan for the most 30-point games in NBA history—an incredible 562 games. This feat came during the Los Angeles Lakers’ 114-106 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. At this rate, it’s only a matter of time—likely in the next week or two—before James takes sole possession of this record.
Meanwhile, Steph Curry made his own mark by surpassing Jordan for the most 30-point games by a guard over the age of 35. Curry now has 40 such games, while Jordan had 39. Curry accomplished this in spectacular fashion during a dominant Golden State Warriors win over the Philadelphia 76ers, 139-105. In a classic Curry performance, he scored 30 points, went a perfect 8-for-8 from beyond the arc, and dished out 10 assists. Remarkably, Curry is now the first player in NBA history to shoot perfectly from the three-point line with at least eight attempts and still deliver double-digit assists in the same game.
It’s no surprise to see James and Curry breaking records—they’ve been doing it their entire careers. But what makes this moment special is that both players reached these milestones on the same night, with Michael Jordan’s name appearing in both stories. Moments like these highlight just how rare and extraordinary these two players are.
As the NBA looks to the future and searches for its next big superstar, it’s clear that LeBron James and Steph Curry are still carrying the league on their shoulders. Along with Kevin Durant, they remain the faces of basketball. However, time is ticking—Curry and Durant are now 36 years old, and James recently turned 40. The league knows it needs fresh talent to take over when these icons eventually retire.
For now, fans should take a moment to truly appreciate what James and Curry are achieving, especially when it comes to surpassing records tied to a legend like Michael Jordan. These moments are becoming increasingly rare, and when they’re gone, they’ll leave a legacy that may never be matched. LeBron James and Steph Curry are one of a kind, and there will never be anyone quite like them again.