LeBron James once again added a triple-double in the NBA and entered the top five in history.
“The King” reached triple digits in goals during the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday, November 15, at Staples Center. De’Aaron Fox and Kevin Huerter of the Kings each scored 28 points.
LeBron James gets first triple-double of season
James played nearly 36 minutes and scored 28 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds. LeBron’s performance didn’t stop Cal from losing to Sacramento by a score of 125-110.
It was a historic night for LeBron 👑
– 28 points, 10 points, 11 AST
– Moved to No. 8 all-time at 3 p.m.
-Historic triple-even number rises to fifth place
– Became the second oldest player in NBA history to record a triple-double pic.twitter.com/rALlGvwNnh—NBA (@NBA) November 16, 2023
The Akron Hammers also had four steals and shot 9-for-15, a 60% shooting rate.
James took 7 shots and 3 long-range shots, becoming the eighth player in NBA history to make three-pointers.
LeBron 3⃣!
He moves to 8th all-time in three-pointers made (2,283) 🙌
📺：ESPN live broadcast pic.twitter.com/JrMNt9PYHa
—NBA (@NBA) November 16, 2023
The Akan native last scored in triple digits on April 2, 2023, when the Golden and Purple faced the Houston Rockets.
It must be remembered that LeBron James’ first triple-double in a Cleveland Cavaliers jersey dates back to a game against the Trail Blazers on January 19, 2005, when he was only 20 years and 20 days old.
The ‘King’ has 109 three-point, rebound and assist games behind Jason Kidd after 21 seasons with the Dallas Mavericks, Phoenix Suns, Brooklyn Nets and New York Knicks. who finished with 108 games.
Congratulations @KingJames of @lakers The historical triple-double number rises to fifth place! pic.twitter.com/ZoEntlCR1e
—NBA (@NBA) November 16, 2023
Likewise, LeBron James became the second-oldest triple-double player in history at 38 years and 321 days, second only to Karl Malone (40 years and 127 days).
“King James” is playing his 21st season on the best basketball team in the world. The Lakers star is the first player in history to reach triple figures in his 21st season.
