LeBron James collected 16 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists for only the fourth triple-double in Olympic history. He is also the first player to have more than one triple-double in the Olympics. Previously, Alexander Belov and Luka Doncic have collected triple-doubles as well.
Team USA had a double-digit deficit after three quarters, but the Avengers managed to eliminate it and won the semifinal against Serbia in the end, 95-91. During the game, LeBron James registered a feat that had happened just three times before in Olympic history.
James registered just the fourth triple-double in Olympic Games basketball tournament history. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar collected 16 points on 6-for-9 shooting, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists to lead Team USA during the final minutes of an incredible game.
At the same time, LeBron became the first player in Olympic history to register a double-double more than once. He had previously done it against Australia in the 2012 London Olympics.
The first Olympic triple-double was registered almost 50 years ago by Alexander Belov from then-USSR.
Olympic triple-doubles:
- Alexander Belov (USSR) – 23 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists vs. Canada in 1976.
- LeBron James (USA) – 11 points, 14 rebounds, and 12 assists vs. Australia in 2012
- Luka Doncic (Slovenia) – 16 points, 10 rebounds, and 18 assists vs. France in 2021.
- LeBron James (USA) - 16 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists vs. Serbia in 2024.
