Birthday Boy Luka Doncic Eclipses LeBron James For Massive NBA Milestone

Celebrating his 25th birthday, Luka Doncic stepped onto the court with a determination to make it a memorable occasion. The initial stages saw a closely contested game, with the Toronto Raptors matching the Dallas Mavericks pound for pound until halftime. However, as the second half unfolded, Luka had clear intentions of elevating his special day to a confetti-worthy celebration.

In the triumphant 136-125 victory, Luka Doncic exploded for an impressive 30 points, 11 rebounds, and 16 assists. With that, he notches his 39th 30-point triple-double of his career, surpassing the LeBron James. Furthermore, what makes the feat even more remarkable is the swift pace at which Doncic achieved it—only 391 games compared to James’ 1472 games, signifying his swift ascend in the NBA.

Russell Westbrook’s 48 and Oscar Robertson’s 106 triple-doubles are the next milestones in Luka Doncic’s sights. However, judging by the pace he set in securing his initial 39 triple-doubles, it seems Doncic is poised to surpass them, and that too in a remarkably shorter span of time.

Notably, the latest triple-double marks his 11th of the season and 67th of his career. This places him just four steps below LeBron James on the all-time triple-double list. With James holding the record at 110, Doncic is steadily climbing the ranks, and turning a new leaf to the conversations of being LeBron’s successor in light of the next face of the league.

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In the ongoing season, Doncic is asserting his dominance by leading the league with 34.5 points per game, shooting at nearly 50% from the field. Additionally, he is adding on to mark an all-around performance with 9.6 assists, 8.8 rebounds, and 1.5 steals per game.

Luka Doncic is at the speed of being an all-time great

Luka Doncic’s stellar performances continue to capture attention in the MVP conversations. Now, as he led Dallas to bounce back from consecutive losses, his birthday brings light to his chances of being a potential all-time great.

Currently, in his 6th NBA season, Doncic has already achieved the glaring milestone of scoring over 10,000 points. With that, he holds the third-highest point total by a player on their 25th birthday, trailing only LeBron James and Kevin Durant. Furthermore, his statistical prowess solidifies even more as he has the highest number of triple-doubles for a player at his age.

Adding to his illustrious resume, Doncic stands as the sole player alongside Michael Jordan to register multiple 60-point games before turning 25. Moreover, his 50-point triple-double accomplishment marks him as an exclusive name, firmly establishing him in the lores of NBA greatness.