A look at statistical NBA milestones at that age
Who have been in the league at that age. LeBron James is almost turning 40, and the Los Angeles Lakers star is about to join an even shorter list of NBA players.
Triple-Doubles
Triple doubles are extremely rare for a 40-year-old – only one has been recorded in the league.
Karl Malone: 10 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists for the Los Angeles Lakers in a 103–87 win over San Antonio on November 28, 2003. Double-doubles are way more common for 40somethings.
There has only been one 40-point game by a 40something. That milestone belongs to Michael Jordan in NBA history.
Jordan scored 43 points for Washington in an 89–86 win over New Jersey. On 21 February 2003, four days after turning 40. Then he boosted the morale by scoring 43 points for Washington.
John Stockton had – 23, Robert Parish had – 22, Malone had – 21, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had – 14, Michael Jordan had – 8, Dikembe Mutombo had – 5, and Steve Nash and Dirk Nowitzki had – The score was 1-1.
Total points 40