That was a "I know the kid ya'll excited about is here, but don't forget who the best to ever do this shyt it is" type of performance.
Only nikkas firm in their ego, their purpose, and their competitive nature would understand that of course LeBron is gonna have that type of game before Luka shows up.
Just like Embiid played a little harder that MVP year to prove he was above Joker.
Just like KD always made sure to shyt on the Thunder everytime the Warriors played them.
Just like we know Alex Rodriguez having to play 3rd base when he knew he was the better Shortstop than Derek Jeter irritated him.
Greatness is predictable. Greatness is consistent. LeBron is greatness made flesh, so of course he gonna drop cartoon numbers at 40 years old before the chubbier, white, less athletic version of him shows up to soak up all the shine.
Believe in yourself ALWAYS. Your greatness and your purpose. Don't ever let any of these limited, low frequency ass nikkas tell you who you are, who you aren't, or what you can and can't do. LeBron didn't. YOU decide your limits. Nobody else. Ever.