Almost 30 minutes, eleven points and twelve assists – that was LeBron James’ performance in the first game of his 23rd season. The Lakers secured a 140-125 win against the Utah Jazz, setting a new season record for points, and both the team and James were in high spirits.

“I can adapt to anyone. I even know why that was a question,” James told reporters with a laugh, responding to doubts about his ability to contribute after the Lakers’ strong start. It was likely a topic for discussion, but James proved he’s still an extraordinary player, even at almost 41 years old.

“I watched all the games and asked myself how I could help this team and be accomplished myself,” said LeBron, and his answer was evident in this game. James focused on playmaking, finding his teammates and strategically choosing his moments to score.

LeBron struggled to score in the first quarter,and the pace of the game initially seemed too fast. he openly acknowledged this,saying,”It was a little rough at the beginning,but I expected that. The longer the game went on,the better it got.”

In the second quarter, LeBron hit a three-pointer and