Ron Harper needed to hesitate. While we were expecting his sons would make the Harper basketball legacy viral, the 5x NBA champion opened his mouth. The retired NBA star was supposed to be taking shots at the basket during the Shooting Stars Challenge.
NBA fans know there are unwritten rules when it comes to talking about the league’s biggest stars. For superstars like Stephen Curry, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Kevin Durant, their names are global brands, and their teams of agents and managers work around the clock to protect that image and keep their reputations spotless.
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Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James added another remarkable milestone to his Hall-of-Fame resume on Thursday night, becoming the oldest player in NBA history to record a triple-double at 41 years and 44 days old during a 124-104 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.
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The Los Angeles Lakers went into the All-Star break with a bang by defeating the Dallas Mavericks 124-104. They moved to 33-21 and into fifth in the Western Conference ahead of the week off.
LeBron James again etched his name deeper into NBA history on Thursday night, becoming the oldest player to record a triple-double at 41 years and 44 days old.
LeBron James keeps finding new ways to make the calendar irrelevant. James became the oldest player in NBA history to record a triple-double Thursday night, posting 28 points, 12 assists, and 10 rebounds in the Lakers’ 124–104 home win over the Mavericks.
LeBron James become the oldest player in NBA history to record a triple-double and the Los Angeles Lakers went into the All-Star break with a 124-104 victory over the visiting Dallas Mavericks on Thursday.
The Los Angeles Lakers hosted the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night in what was their final game before the All-Star break. The Lakers were looking to get back on track after back-to-back tough losses, although Luka Doncic remained out against his former team, missing his fourth straight game with a hamstring injury.
When James has been healthy and in the lineup, he is still playing at a high level, averaging 21.8 points, 5.7 rebounds. 6.8 assists and 1.1 steals per game.
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