King James defies Father Time with historic triple double in Lakers victory
LeBron James just proved once again why he is called "The King."
At 41 years and 44 days old, LeBron has officially become the oldest player to record a triple-double. He led the Los Angeles Lakers to a dominant 124-104 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. James finished the night with a stellar 28 points, 12 assists, and 10 rebounds.
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This historic feat breaks the 22-year-old record previously held by Lakers legend Karl Malone. The crowd at Crypto.com Arena gave James a standing ovation as he checked out late in the fourth. LeBron set the tone early, scoring 14 points in the first quarter alone.
Rui Hachimura and Austin Reaves provided elite support to help snap the Lakers' losing skid. Despite playing in his unprecedented 23rd season, LeBron continues to perform at an elite level. With this win, the Lakers head into the All-Star break with massive momentum. Father Time is still undefeated, but LeBron James is certainly giving him a run for his money.
