30 Point Streak and Other Impressive Records held by LeBron James
LeBron James set another astounding record when he stretched his 30 point scoring and 60 percent shooting streak to sixth straight game and became the first player to accomplish such a unique feat. LeBron James is undoubtedly, an amazing player and his career is filled with many accomplishments. Let’s have a look at some of the most impressive achievements and records held by King James so far.
Youngest to record a triple double
At just 20 years and 20 days old, LeBron recorded the first triple double of his career and became the youngest in NBA history to have a triple double. (He tallied 27 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists against Portland Trail Blazers on January 19, 2005).
Youngest to reach 20,000 point milestone
Usually you see Kobe Bryant setting these kind of scoring records but last month James stole one of his record and became the youngest (at the age of28 years and 17 days) to reach the 20,000 point mark.
MVP, finals MVP, championship and Olympic gold medal in same year
LeBron James had a great run in 2012. In last year, he won Most Valuable Player award, finals MVP award, a championship and a gold medal in Olympics as well. This make him one of the only two player to get all these honors in one year.
First U.S player to have a triple double in Olympics
On August 8, 2012, LeBron James put up a triple double with 11 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists. This made him the first United States basketball player to tally a triple double in Olympics.
Crossing 20,000 point and 5,000 assists mark
He is among those few players precisely 13 players, who have crossed both 20,000 point and 5,000 assists mark in their career. He crossed both these marks on January 16, 2013.
20,000 points, 5,000 rebounds and 5,000 assists
He is a member of another elite club of those players who scored at least 20,000 points, grabbed 5,000 rebounds and dished out 5,000 assists in their career.
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