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Lakers’ LeBron James becomes oldest player to record triple double

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Lakers’ LeBron James becomes oldest player to record triple double

LeBron James continues to add his name to the NBA history books.

In his 23rd season, the 41-year-old became the oldest player to produce a triple-double.

James produced 28 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds, leading his team in all three categories as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Dallas Mavericks, 124-104, at home on Thursday, Feb. 12.

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It’s also his first triple-double of the season. James finished the 2024-25 season with 10.

He is fifth on the NBA’s all-time regular-season triple-doubles list with 123. He trails just Russell Westbrook (207), Nikola Jokic (184), Oscar Robertson (181) and Magic Johnson (138).

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Gold medalist LeBron James of Team United States celebrates on the podium during the Men’s basketball medal ceremony on day fifteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on Aug. 10, 2024 in Paris, France.

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  • FG: 10-for-20 (2-for-7 3-point shooting)

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