On February 12, 2026, LeBron James recorded his 123rd career triple-double (28 points, 12 assists, 10 rebounds) in the Los Angeles Lakers' 124-104 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. At 41 years and 44 days old, he became the oldest player in NBA history to achieve this statistical milestone, surpassing Karl Malone's previous record set at 40 years and 127 days old in 2003. James completed the triple-double with 2:06 remaining in the game and received a standing ovation when he exited shortly after.
The game took place without Dallas star Luka Doncic, who has been sidelined with a hamstring strain for four consecutive games. James was aggressive from the start, scoring 14 points with six assists in the first quarter alone, and finished with 18 points, eight assists, and four rebounds by halftime. The victory improved the Lakers' record to 33-21, placing them fifth in the Western Conference.
James has missed 18 games this season due to injury, including the first 14 games while dealing with sciatica. This means he is ineligible for All-NBA team selection this season, ending his 21-year streak of such honors, as NBA rules require players to appear in at least 65 games to qualify for regular season awards. He remains selected for his 22nd All-Star Game appearance this weekend. Coming into the game, James was averaging 21.8 points, 6.9 assists, and 5.7 rebounds per game in his 23rd professional season.