Only Hall of Famer Karl Malone had done it before.
Now add LeBron James to the list of players over 40 who have recorded a triple-double in an NBA game. LeBron did it with 21 points, 10 rebounds, and 13 assists, helping his Lakers easily handle the struggling Wizards.
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Davis: 29 PTS, 16 REB, 5 AST, 4 BLK
LeBron: 21 PTS, 10 REB, 13 AST pic.twitter.com/HWJWtiNoF6
That is nine triple-doubles for LeBron this season, second most of any player in the league (Nikola Jokic has 19).
Next up for LeBron and the Lakers is a much stiffer test: the Boston Celtics on Thursday.