LeBron James turned 40 years previous a number of weeks in the past, however that hasn’t stopped him from placing up massive numbers and writing his identify into the file books. Within the Los Angeles Lakers’ 111-88 win over the lowly Washington Wizards on Tuesday, James turned the second participant in NBA historical past to file a triple-double after turning 40, becoming a member of Karl Malone.

James did not have his greatest taking pictures efficiency (8 of 18 from the sector), however he did throw down a ridiculous and-one alley-oop over Jonas Valanciunas that introduced the gang to its toes. He additionally chipped in on the boards and orchestrated the Lakers’ offense to the tune of 21 factors, 10 rebounds and 13 assists. 

This was James’ ninth triple-double of the season, which is second solely to Nikola Jokic (19), and the 121st of his profession, which ranks fifth all-time behind Russell Westbrook, Oscar Robertson, Jokic and Magic Johnson. 

James is now the oldest participant to file a 20-point triple-double, and his 13 assists are the second-most ever in a sport by a 40-year-old. Barring an damage or a shock retirement, James is just going to proceed recording these type of information. We have merely by no means seen a participant affect the sport the best way he does this late in his profession. 

For the season, James is averaging 23.7 factors, 7.5 rebounds and 9 assists per sport, whereas taking pictures 51.3% from the sector, together with 39.8% from 3-point vary. No 40-year-old has ever averaged 20 factors or 9 assists for a complete season; James is on tempo to do each. 

Due to James’ massive night time, the Lakers recorded their greatest margin of victory this season and improved to 23-18, which has them in sixth place within the crowded Western Convention. They now have a full one-game lead on the Dallas Mavericks within the race for the ultimate computerized playoff spot within the West.