Despite the Lakers’ setback, the King shook everyone with another historic performance
About to turn 39, LeBron James continues to defy the laws of time with great performances in the best basketball league in the world. The NBA witnessed another spectacular day from the King with the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night.
The forward added another triple-double to his record with 25 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists against the New York Knicks.
Despite the current NBA Cup champions falling (109-114) to the New Yorkers, the four-time MVP repeated with an incredible feat in his NBA career, one that only he has had the courage to achieve in the entire history of the sport.
Every player in NBA history with a triple-double in their 21st season
LeBron: 25 PTS, 11 REB, 11 AST
LeBron: 28 PTS, 12 AST, 10 REBpic.twitter.com/FO9nQ7v4bk— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) December 19, 2023
It was the second triple-double of the current season for the 38-year-old legend, making him the all-time NBA leader in multiple triple-doubles for a player with 21 seasons in the league.
The veteran had already set this impressive mark on November 16 when he achieved 28 points, 12 assists, and 10 rebounds in his team’s loss to the Sacramento Kings.
In his first 25 games of the current season, James shows no signs of aging, accumulating 25.2 points per game, 7.6 rebounds, 7.2 assists, 53.9% shooting from the field, and 39.3% from long range in 34.0 minutes per night.
