LeBron James today became the first-ever player in the history of the NBA to score against every single team in the league.
Lebron James recorded his triple-double in the LA Lakers’ win against the Oklahoma City Thunders in a game that was played earlier today.
The Lakers have won 12 games and only lost twice this entire campaign and James LeBron has been in such phenomenal form to help the Purple and gold team.
Triple-doubles do not mean much to LeBron without wins attached to them, so James was pleased when his latest historic achievement occurred during yet another successful night for the in-form Los Angeles Lakers.
James finished with 25 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists to post a triple-double against his 30th opponent for the NBA-leading Lakers, who have won 12-of-13 after a perfect four-game homestand.
James was more surprised than thrilled by his latest statistical achievement, particularly while a different statistic glared at him from the box score.
“Coach (Frank) Vogel came in here and said, ‘Congratulations,’ and I thought he was joking about my seven turnovers,” James said. “I really don’t know what to think about it. I just think it’s a pretty cool stat to know, and I’m glad it happened in a win.”
LeBron James is the first-ever player in the NBA history to score against every single team in the league.
James has five triple-doubles in the Lakers’ last 10 games, getting four in victories. There is a reason for this spree. Although James has constantly filled the stat sheet since he joined the league in 2003, he is leading the NBA this season with 11.1 assists per game, nearly four more than his career average. He has at least 10 assists in six consecutive games, the longest streak of his career.
Vogel has put the ball in James’ hands constantly on offense, and his playmaking acumen has grown along with his chemistry with Davis, as they demonstrated repeatedly against the Thunder. Seven of LeBron’s assists came on baskets by Davis.
“Amazing,” Davis said. “To be able to do that against every team is something special. I mean, [it’s] trippy that he has been playing for a long time, so it was a matter of time before it happened, but just a tribute to all his hard work.”
James is fifth in NBA history with 86 triple-doubles, but the four players in front of him – Oscar Robertson, Russell Westbrook, Lakers great Magic Johnson and Lakers assistant coach Jason Kidd – had not done it against 30 teams.
Kidd, who did it against 28 teams, has served as a role model for James’ efforts as a tall point guard.
“He is just playing terrific basketball,” Vogel said. “For him to be doing what he is doing in his 17th year is just nothing short of remarkable. There is no reason to believe he can’t sustain that for the rest of the season and help us make a real strong playoff push.”
Dennis Schroder scored 20 of his season-high 31 points in a phenomenal first half for the Thunder, who have lost four of five despite two solid performances at Staples Center. Danilo Gallinari added 25 points in his former home arena, and Nerlens Noel had 15.
“That is why [James] is considered probably the best of all time, but I think we did a great job on him,” Schroder said. “They obviously hit some tough shots”
The Thunder will not have to wait long for a rematch. They host the Lakers in Oklahoma City in three days.
Source: Sky Sports
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