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LeBron James made history again this Wednesday by recording a big triple-double in the game against the Kings. Unfortunately Anthony Davis was not at his level, and after the defeat, No. 23 spoke about the state of health of his partner.

In a perfect world, LeBron James could afford to play 25 minutes every night to help his young teammates in the quest for a new title for the Lakers… But at almost 39 years old, the King is still obliged to shoot on the rope so that his team has the slightest chance of existing in the Western Conference.

This Wednesday for example, against the Kings, he spent more than 35 minutes on the floor and had to surpass himself to compensate for the shortcomings of Anthony Davis who was hampered by his hip. In defeat, LeBron was once again historic with his 28 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds, and he improved in certain all-time categories.

LeBron talks about Anthony Davis and his injury

A historic night for LeBron 👑

– 28 PTS, 10 REB, 11 AST

– Moves to 8th all-time in 3PM
– Moves to 5th all-time in triple-doubles
– Becomes the 2nd oldest player in NBA history to record a triple-double pic.twitter.com/rALlGvwNnh

— NBA (@NBA) November 16, 2023

On his own floor, LeBron James became the 8th best 3-point shooter in history, the 5th best in terms of triple-doubles, and he is above all the second oldest player to record such statistical prowess, just behind Karl Malone. But all this is very futile in defeat, and afterwards, he spoke about the failings of his team and the short night of his partner.

We lost the ball too many times, the Kings did a good job getting on the passing lines. Sometimes it killed our positive dynamic in attack and canceled out our good defenses. Regarding AD, I agree with what he says, I don’t want to guess what he felt or not. If he says his hip wasn’t an excuse it’s the truth. The Kings arrived fresh, and we played our 3rd game in 4 nights.

Anthony Davis didn’t want to use his hip pain to justify his 9-point, 9-rebound outing, so LeBron James went his way. He explained that the Lakers’ biggest flaw had been turnovers, and even with an interior in top shape, this problem would not necessarily have been resolved. Quick rest for them.

At 38 years old, LeBron James still has to draw on all his resources, which should not necessarily be easy. He also has to deal with a slightly injured Anthony Davis who is not always consistent. We understand his fatigue.