LeBron James is in his 23rd NBA season and continues to set new longevity records. At 41 years and 44 days old, he recently set a new mark as the oldest player to record a triple-double with 28 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds in a home game against the Mavs.
Who was the oldest player with a triple-double before LeBron James broke the record? Hint: He’s the only player besides LeBron to do it as a 40-year old.
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Answer: Karl Malone.
The previous record-holder had a triple-double at 40 years and 127 days. Malone played in the NBA for 19 seasons, 18 with the Utah Jazz, and in his last season with the Lakers he became the first player in NBA history to accomplish a triple double with 10 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists against the Spurs.