Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James made more NBA history during Thursday’s 124-104 home victory over the Dallas Mavericks, becoming the oldest player ever to record a triple-double.
However, the 22-time All-Star still trails far behind the league’s all-time leader in triple-doubles.
Breaking Down LeBron James’ Place on the NBA’s Triple-Double Leaderboard
Playing in the absence of his co-star Luka Dončić (hamstring), James took care of business against a similarly undermanned Dallas squad missing rookie phenom Cooper Flagg (foot).
James finished with a game-high 28 points, 10 rebounds, 12 assists, 1 block, and 2 3-pointers, shooting 10-for-20 (50%) as LA led nearly wire-to-wire. 14 of his points came in an emphatic first quarter, though the four-time MVP didn’t secure his 10th rebound until late in the final frame.
LEBRON JAMES MAKES HISTORY!
👑 28 PTS
👑 10 REB
👑 12 ASTHe is the only player in NBA history to record a triple-double at age 41! pic.twitter.com/zGVySA4rfK
— NBA (@NBA) February 13, 2026
With his 123rd triple-double and first of his unprecedented 23rd season, James broke NBA legend Karl Malone’s record (40 years and 127 days old) for the oldest player ever to record a triple-double. James is 41 years and 44 days old, well past the average retirement age for NBA players.
Still, James sits 84 triple-doubles behind the all-time leader, his former teammate, now Sacramento Kings guard, Russell Westbrook (207). Westbrook is followed by Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokić (184) and league icons Oscar Robertson (181) and Magic Johnson (138), with James in fifth place.
Regardless, James continues to defy Father Time amid his record-extending 22nd All-Star campaign and is showing no signs of slowing down. Meanwhile, his confidence appears to be at an all-time high.
“I’ve been good ever since I started playing, so I’m just trying to keep it going,” James said postgame. “Like I said, I work on my game. I was out earlier today working on my game, and I give all the praise to the people before us and to the game gods, the basketball gods, and stuff of that nature. But yeah, any given night, if I need to turn it on, I can turn it on.”
Lebron on JJ’s comment:
“I’ve never been sorry at basketball…I’ve been good ever since I started playing it. Any given night if I need to turn it on I can turn it on” https://t.co/DoIXj8hwyL pic.twitter.com/bt5fiz8dWz
— Oh No He Didn’t (@ohnohedidnt24) February 13, 2026
James and the Lakers (33-21) now enter the All-Star break on a high note, slated for some much-needed rest before resuming regular-season action at home against their crosstown rival, the Los Angeles Clippers (26-28), on Feb. 20.
