Even at 40 years old, LeBron James continues to redefine what’s possible in professional basketball.
The Los Angeles Lakers superstar added another historic milestone to his legendary career during the team’s Game 2 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night. James delivered a vintage performance, racking up 21 points, 11 rebounds, and 7 assists in the 94-85 win — and in doing so, he made NBA history.
According to StatMamba, James is now the first player aged 40 or older to record a 20-point, 10-rebound, 5-assist stat line in a playoff game. It’s a testament not only to his elite skill level but also to his unmatched longevity.
While most athletes show signs of decline with age, James continues to be the engine of his team, leading by example and showing no signs of slowing down. His ability to impact the game on both ends of the floor remains a critical component of the Lakers’ playoff hopes.
LeBron already tops multiple all-time playoff leaderboards, including points, minutes played, games played, and steals — a resume that cements him as one of the greatest to ever do it. And now, he adds yet another unprecedented stat to his already decorated postseason legacy.
As the series shifts to Minneapolis for Game 3 on Friday, James is averaging 20.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 5.0 assists this postseason. With co-star Luka Dončić and a rising supporting cast, the Lakers will continue leaning on their timeless leader as they chase another deep playoff run — and likely more history from The King.