The Los Angeles Lakers' prized rookie delivered a jaw-dropping 45-point performance against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night, the most points scored by a first-year Laker since Magic Johnson in 1980. The 20-year-old guard added eight assists and six rebounds in the 127-119 victory.
His fourth-quarter takeover was particularly spectacular, as he scored 19 of his points in the final period, including a step-back three-pointer over the outstretched arms of a veteran defender to seal the win.
The performance has reignited Rookie of the Year debates and drawn comparisons to some of the franchise's all-time greats from both current and former players.
