LeBron James Becomes NBA’s Oldest Player to Post a Triple-Double
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The Los Angeles Lakers closed the first half of the season with a 124-104 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Feb. 12, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The win sent the club into the All-Star break at 33-21, moving them into fifth place in the Western Conference.
LeBron James led the way with 28 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists, becoming the oldest player in league history to record a triple-double. The milestone surpasses the previous mark set by a 40-year-old Karl Malone, who achieved the feat with the Lakers in 2003. It was the 123rd triple-double of James’s career, placing him fifth on the NBA’s all-time list.
“The win, that’s the most important,” James said afterward. “I’ve been very blessed to play this game at a high level and was able to do it again tonight.”
Entering the Break on a High Note
James said his primary goal was to send the team into the week-long break with momentum. “I just tried to set the tone and end the first half of the season on a high note,” he noted, praising Dallas’s effort and coaching.
The four-time MVP added that he now savors records more than earlier in his career. “I’m definitely more appreciative of moments like this at the later stage of my journey,” he said. While triple-doubles themselves are not his focus, James acknowledged their significance: “It means you can impact the game in three facets—rebounding, assisting, and scoring. That’s pretty cool.”
Award Ineligibility
Having missed his 18th game of the season against the San Antonio Spurs earlier in the week, James can appear in a maximum of 64 contests, making him ineligible for end-of-season NBA awards. The development ends his 21-year streak of All-NBA selections.
The Lakers resume play after the break looking to build on the statement win and James’s historic performance.
Source: Lakers Nation
