LeBron James aligned himself with another all-time great on Thursday in the Los Angeles Lakers' impressive 114-93 win over the Denver Nuggets at Staples Center. The King recorded the eighth triple-double of his career after turning 35 years old, tying Jason Kidd for most all-time, according to ESPN Stats & Info.
LeBron's ability to continue producing absurd numbers in his advanced age is definitely a testament to his greatness. James has basically been a walking triple-double since he entered the NBA in 2003, but the fact that he's still dominating like this in Year 18 is truly incredible.
James is currently ranked fifth all-time in career triple-doubles, trailing the fourth-place Kidd. Oscar Robertson, Russell Westbrook, and Magic Johnson round out the top three, with Westbrook still 30 behind Robertson for most ever.
The four-time NBA champion was again at his best against the Nuggets, tallying 27 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists, and one block in 35 minutes. He shot 12-for-19 from the field, including two 3-pointers. The Nuggets actually had the upper hand against the reigning champs in the first half. But LeBron led the Lakers' onslaught in the third, outscoring the visitors by a whopping 20 points, 37-17. The momentum carried over in the fourth, as they were able to pull away from the pesky Denver squad.
LeBron James is in the midst of yet another MVP-worthy year, leading the Lakers to a 17-6 start, which is tied with the Los Angeles Clippers for the second-best record in the NBA behind only the Utah Jazz.
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