However, time is always part of the story now with LeBron James — those three consecutive triple-doubles set a record for the oldest player ever to accomplish that feat, doing it at age 39. That broke LeBron's old record set at age 34.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James is nearing the finish line of one of North American sports' truly legendary careers. It's unlikely fans will see many more nights like Wednesday, when James gave the Memphis Grizzlies 35 points,

LeBron James will soon turn 40 years old. Usually, by this time in their careers, most NBA players are either retired or barely play like their prime selves. However, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar continues to defy the odds in his 22nd season of his NBA career.

LeBron James turns 40 years old in December, but he looked like he could play for another five or more years when he posted a triple-double of 35 points,

LeBron James made the sort of history he makes frequently on Wednesday: he became the oldest player to accomplish a feat his younger counterparts practically never reach. This time, it related to triple-doubles.

LeBron made history Wednesday night as the oldest player in NBA history to record three consecutive triple-doubles — scoring 35 points while shooting 4-of-7 from 3, with 14 assists and 12 rebounds — and doing it at age 39, leading the Lakers to a win over the Grizzlies.

LeBron James has shown no signs of slowing down through the early part of the season, but it does not sound like the MVP-caliber play is going to have any impact on his timeline for retirement.

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has seemed to be the first athlete truly capable of defeating Father Time. James recorded his third straight triple-double on Wednesday night against the Memphis Grizzlies.