Oct 25, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts against the Phoenix Suns during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images

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LeBron James sets new NBA record with 35-point game against the Memphis Grizzlies

James is averaging 23.2 points, 8.9 assists and 7.7 rebounds a game this season.

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James continues to defy age and set new records in his illustrious basketball career. James, who will turn 40 next month, became the oldest player in NBA history to record a triple-double, after another incredible show during the Lakers’ 128-123 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night.

James, who totaled 34 points, 14 rebounds, and 12 assists, extended the Lakers home winning run to 6-0 this season.

LEBRON JAMES TONIGHT:

35 PTS
14 AST
12 REB
1 STL
13-22 FG
69% TS

3 CONSECUTIVE GAMES WITH A TRIPLE-DOUBLE. pic.twitter.com/mULcrt9CMK
— BronMuse (@BronMuse) November 14, 2024

Notably, with his third consecutive triple-double, LeBron broke his own previous record which he set at 34 years and 310 days old.

In his 22nd season in the NBA. James is averaging 23.2 points, 8.9 assists and 7.7 rebounds a game while making 44.4% of his 3-point tries.

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I’m not playing until the wheels fall off: LeBron James

While LeBron James shows no signs of slowing down, he admitted that he is not going to play much longer.

After Sunday’s win against the Toronto Raptors, LeBron said that he will not wait until he is no longer good to call it quits.

“I don’t know. I’m not gonna play that much longer. If it’s 1 year, 2 years, whatever the case may be. I’m not playing until the wheels fall off. I’m not gonna be the guy that’s disrespecting the game“, LeBron said after the game on Sunday.

What’s next for the Lakers and Grizzlies?

With a 7-4 record, the Lakers will now hit the road for a game against the San Antonio Spurs, set to be played on Friday. Meanwhile, the Grizzlies will make a trip to San Francisco for a tough fixture against the Golden State Warriors on November 16.

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