The age of 38 is retired or on the verge of retirement for the vast majority of NBA players, and only a handful of players in NBA history can still play star-level performances at this age. Jordan is one of them, Jordan made his second comeback after turning 38, and although his form after his comeback is not comparable to his prime, Jordan can still play explosive performances in some games at an advanced age. He has blasted 45+ three times, becoming the most 45+ blast in NBA history since he turned 38.
Let's take a look at the 3 45+ performances of the senior Jordan. On December 29, 2001, the Wizards vs Hornets (Charlotte Hornets), 38 years and 315 days old, Jordan shot 21-of-38 from the field, 9-of-10 free throws, and hit 51 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 steals. On December 31, 2001, the Wizards vs Nets, 38 years and 317 days ago, Jordan shot 16 of 32 (1 of 3 three-pointers), 12 of 13 free throws, and 45 points, 10 boards, 7 assists and 3 steals. On February 1, 2003, the Wizards vs Hornets (New Orleans Hornets), 39 years and 349 days old, Jordan shot 18 of 33, 9 of 10 free throws, and bombed 45 points, 3 boards, 6 assists, 1 steal and 1 block.
I thought that Jordan's 45+ old record could not be challenged, but I didn't expect that now there is someone who hopes to break the record, this person is James. James turned 38 not long ago, and since turning 38, James has scored 40+ points three times, including 2 times scoring 45+, respectively, on his 38th birthday night against the Hawks, he shot 18 of 27 (4 of 6 from three-point range), 7 of 9 free throws, and 47 points, 10 boards, 9 assists and 1 block. Against the Rockets today, the 38-year-old and 17-day James shot 16-of-26 (5-of-10 from three-point range), 11-of-12 free throws, and scored 48 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists.
James is very efficient in these two 45+ times, and with his scoring efficiency, he should still get 45+ in the next game, so that the 45+ record held by Jordan will be equaled or even broken.