The Los Angeles Lakers won 128-123 against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday, improving their record to 7-4. The victory moved them up to 6th place in the standings. But the spotlight was on LeBron James, who, at 39, surpassed his own record set in 2019 when he was 34.
LeBron James made history by getting his third straight triple-double, becoming the oldest player to do so. On Wednesday, he scored 35 points, grabbed 12 rebounds, and had 14 assists against the Grizzlies. This was his 40th 30-point triple-double, just before he turns 40.
Moreover, this was his fourth triple-double this season, bringing his total to 116. LeBron had already gotten triple-doubles against the 76ers and Raptors where he scored 19. By doing this, he broke his own record from over five years ago and is now fifth on the all-time triple-double list in the NBA.
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— ESPN (@espn) November 14, 2024
LeBron puts up 35 points, 12 rebounds and 14 assists for his third straight triple-double, breaking his OWN record for oldest player to hit that mark đź‘‘ pic.twitter.com/3iczaCzIeb
Fans react to LeBron James NBA record
LeBron James has four triple-doubles this season and 116 in his career, proving his legacy isn’t over yet. His impressive streak shows his great talent, even as he gets older. Fans on social media are excited and praising LeBron for breaking the record.
@Suresh__86 said, “LeBron’s 3rd straight triple-double fuels LAL win!”
LeBron’s 3rd straight triple-double fuels LAL win!
— suresh (@Suresh__86) November 14, 2024
@RozenbergTomer added, “LeBron’s triple-doubles are becoming as routine as his pregame chalk toss. Lakers’ home dominance is starting to feel like a Hollywood script!”
LeBron's triple-doubles are becoming as routine as his pregame chalk toss. Lakers' home dominance is starting to feel like a Hollywood script!
— Tomer Rozenberg (@RozenbergTomer) November 14, 2024
@Mike_Rosko_ joked, “Bro looks like he’s still in his prime lol.”
Bro looks like he's still in his prime lol
— Mike Rosko đź’Ž (@Mike_Rosko_) November 14, 2024
@AmmarKhanani asked, “How does bro drops an incredible performance game after game.”
How does bro drops an incredible performance game after game
— Ammar Khanani (@AmmarKhanani) November 14, 2024
@thyonlybossman called LeBron a “New MVP candidate.”
New MVP candidate
— bossman (@thyonlybossman) November 14, 2024
