“Why is there still a GOAT debate?” – Internet is running out of praise for LeBron James after third consecutive triple-double

LeBron James recorded his third consecutive triple double during the Lakers' 128-123 victory against Grizzlies and fans went wild with praise.

“Why is there still a GOAT debate?” – Internet is running out of praise for LeBron James after third consecutive triple-double

LeBron James proves himself in GOAT Debate once again

LeBron James may have actually been created in a laboratory experiment because he continues to do things that no other 39-year-old basketball player has ever done. The Los Angeles Lakers took on the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday following a disappointing loss against them last week.

The Lakers pulled off a fourth-quarter comeback 128-123 win on the back of an incredible performance by James. LeBron James recorded his third straight triple-double this season, finishing the game against the Memphis Grizzlies with 35 points, 12 rebounds, and 14 assists.

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James came out of the gate firing on all cylinders, recording 20 points in the first half alone. He would then stage a fourth-quarter takeover, scoring 9 points in the final period of the game to lead the Lakers to victory over the Grizzlies.

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James created history by becoming the oldest player to record three straight triple-doubles. During the postgame interview, he spoke about the team overcoming the second-half foul trouble encountered by their other superstar, Anthony Davis.

To be able to play multiple positions and whatever the team needs at that point in time. I’m able to kind of you know go into that, if it’s playing point guard, if it’s kind of playing Center… whatever the team needs I try to just try to be there for them and be on time and on target.

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Internet goes numb in disbelief after another LeBron James signature performance

At 39 years of age, LeBron James is continuing to prove that he is an absolute freak of nature. No player in NBA history has performed at the level James is playing at right now, this late into his career. As James ended the game with yet another triple-double, fans on the internet tried to come to terms with the level of greatness they were witnessing.

Here are some of the fan reactions:

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Fans asserted that LeBron James’ continued dominance for over two decades of basketball has easily cemented his position in the GOAT debate. Much like the first humans to walk on the moon, James is currently in unprecedented territory as a player, a level of sustained dominance that no other basketball player has reached before.