On Monday night, the Los Angeles Lakers are playing the Washington Wizards (at home).
LeBron James had 21 points, ten rebounds, ten assists and one block while shooting 8/16 from the field and 1/3 from three-point range in 32 minutes of playing time.
Los Angeles Lakers Star LeBron James Made NBA History
James broke his own record as the oldest player to ever record a triple-double.
Law Murray of The Athletic wrote: “LeBron James extends his own NBA record for oldest triple-double in NBA history”
James still remains one of the elite players in the NBA at 41.
He is currently averaging 20.9 points, 6.0 rebounds, 6.9 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 51.2% from the field and 31.3% from three-point range in 53 games.
Mike Trudell of Spectrum Sportsnet wrote: “LeBron’s 10th assist tonight, finding Hayes near the rim, has him 1 board away from a triple-double. LA’s lead is 101-79 with 8:40 to play.”
James And The Lakers
The Lakers have been one of the hottest teams in the NBA since the All-Star Break.
They are currently the third seed in the Western Conference with a 48-26 record in 74 games.
Over their last ten games, the Lakers have gone 9-1 (and they have won two in a row).
At home, they are 24-12 in 36 games.
Real App wrote: “LeBron James has the 5th most triple-doubles in the NBA in 2026… he’s 41 years old.”
James’ Tenure In Los Angeles
James is in his eighth season playing for the Lakers, which is his longest single stint with one team.
Over his time with the franchise, they have been up and down.
Since winning the title in 2020, the Lakers have only been able to return to the Western Conference finals once.
Last season, they lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs.
ESPN’s Dave McMenamin wrote: “LeBron James has 21 points, 10 rebounds, and 12 assists tonight vs WAS for the 125th triple-double of his career (5th all-time). At 41 years, 90 days old, James is the oldest player in NBA history to record a triple-double, passing his own mark (41 years, 79 days).”
Wizards’ Struggles
The Wizards came into play as the 14th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 17-57 record in 74 games.
They are in the middle of a two-game losing streak (and 1-9 over their last ten).
On the road, the Wizards are 6-31.