The Los Angeles Lakers have been struggling to find their center again after the sudden losses of both Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, but they still have one big name to rely on, and he's been holding teams together for over 20 years. 

In just this season alone, LeBron James has explored a variety of different roles. Starting the season late because of his own injury, James was looking to find his place beside Doncic and Reaves as the pair flourished as one of the most elite back courts in the league.

In recent weeks, James has embraced his role as a third option and turned his attention to playmaking, but now he's suddenly back into his old position as the anchor of the team and he's clearly giving it all he has. 

"Thought his leadership all day long... he really set the tone for the team, guys followed that," Lakers head coach JJ Redick said. "Obviously, the play was fantastic... Just a terrific game from him."

James scored 26 points while shooting 11-17 from the field with 3-5 three point shooting while adding eight rebounds and 11 assists for a double-double. On top of that, James had two steals and a block in the Lakers' 119-103 win over the Golden State Warriors Thursday to snap a three-game losing streak.

His points, rebounds and assists all led the Lakers and when you have a 41-year-old Hall of Famer giving it his all on the court, it's hard for the rest of the team not to follow.

James even nearly injured himself in the game on a play when he went up for a block and ended up smacking his hand against the backboard, forcing him to leave the game for some time. As Redick said, the production was outstanding, but effort plays like that and his overall demeanor around the team was truly transformational.

It was a vintage James performance. In what's felt like the darkest period of the Lakers' season, he's risen to the occasion in a way that truly only James can. Even in year 23, he's never faltered when the burden of a team is placed on his shoulders and no matter what trials the team is facing, he's been dependable as ever.

It's not certain when either Doncic or Reaves will be back in action and until the time comes when two of the league's best scorers are back on the court, the Lakers will be in James' hands. 

As Thursday proved, it's not a bad position to be in.