This Day In Lakers History: LeBron James Drops 47 On Hawks To Celebrate 38th Birthday

After LeBron James decided to join the Los Angeles Lakers in 2018, he seemed to be on a mission to prove that he still had a lot left in the tank and could compete with the best of them.
That was never more apparent than when he played against the Atlanta Hawks on his 38th birthday.
On Dec. 30, 2022, the Lakers traveled to Atlanta for their final game of the calendar year. James was celebrating his 38th birthday in his 20th NBA campaign while the Lakers struggled to get their feet off the ground