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LOS ANGELES LeBron James was trying to figure out how impressed he should be by his latest feat. With 25 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists against the Thunder, he became the first player in NBA history to record a triple-double against all 30 teams.

I really dont know what to really think about it, he said. Its a pretty cool stat to know. Im glad it happened in a win.

Magic never did that. Neither did the Big O. But that had more to do with era than anything. They played in a pre-expansion NBA. Pace has picked up. Triple-doubles are commonplace. Russell Westbrook is stuck at 29 teams, but he spent his whole career before this season in Oklahoma City and is a virtual lock to join James in short order.

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But then again, James achieved the record a month before his 35th birthday, just shy of 15 years since his first triple-double. That came on Jan.

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LeBron's triple-double record a testament to longevity, versatility - The Athletic

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