Article by David Istrate – Published Friday, 13 February 2026, 09:47 / Updated on Friday, 13 February 2026 09:48
LeBron James (41 years old) became the oldest player in NBA history to complete a triple-double game. The four-time NBA champion had 28 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds in the Los Angeles Lakers' 124-104 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.
From an individual point of view, one of the most coveted achievements for a basketball player is to manage to finish a game with a triple-double, i.e. have 10+ units in 3 of the 5 main statistical categories (points, rebounds, assists, steals or caps).
LeBron James, the oldest player in NBA history to achieve a triple-double
In the NBA, where games last 48 minutes, the game is faster and defense isn't as heavily emphasized during the regular season, triple-doubles are the order of the day. However, on Thursday, February 12, LeBron James managed to break a record made 22 years ago.
Specifically, the Los Angeles Lakers star became the oldest player in NBA history to finish a game with a triple-double. James collected 28 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds in the victory with the Dallas Mavericks, score 124-104, achieving this feat at 41 years and 44 days.
Thus he overtook the Karl Malone, who on November 28, 2003, at 40 years and 127 days, had 10 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists in one game.
LeBron James recorded his 123rd career triple-double, ranking 5th in NBA history in this regard. In his 23rd NBA season, the Akron, Ohio native is averaging 22.0 points, 7.1 assists and 5.8 rebounds.
With a record of 33 wins and 21 losses, the Los Angeles Lakers occupy the 5th position in the Western Conference standings.
