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LeBron James has had an illustrious 18-years in the NBA. With four NBA titles and Finals MVP awards to go with each one, a three-time NBA MVP, a 17-time NBA All-Star and even an assist leader title, LeBron's list of achievements in the league is staggering.
Given the number of things he has accomplished in his time in the NBA, his individual accomplishments include being the third highest scorer in the NBA and eighth in all-time assists. He has also recorded 9,751 rebounds in his career.
Because of LeBron's offensive prowess in scoring and distributing the ball, along with his ability to rebound, LeBron has been able to log 99 triple-doubles over the course of his career, making him fifth in league history for most triple-doubles recorded.
Having played against every team in the NBA and having recorded the number of triple-doubles he has, LeBron has recorded multiples against some teams. In this article, we take a look at the five teams LeBron James has recorded the most triple-doubles against.
#1 Philadelphia 76ers - 5 triple-doubles
Over the course of his career, LeBron James has played against the Philadelphia 76ers a total of 52 times. Having recorded a total of 1,428 points, 379 rebounds and 415 assists, LeBron has also recorded a total of five triple-doubles against the 76ers.
One of the more iconic performances in that set included a triple-double of 44 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists in his second stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Going head to head against Ben Simmons, who recorded a triple-double of his own, the Cavs would outlast the 76ers in a 132-130 win.
For his career, LeBron James averages 27.5 points, 7.3 rebounds and 8.0 assists per game against the Philadelphia 76ers.
#2 Toronto Raptors - 5 triple-doubles
LeBron James has played a career total of 56 games against the Toronto Raptors. In that time, his dominant performances against the franchise have also earned him the nickname "LeBronto".
Recording career totals of 1,511 points, 400 rebounds and 433 assists, LeBron James has had a great career playing against the Raptors organization. With five triple-doubles against the franchise, one such instance was in Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs.
Although LeBron refers to it as one of the worst games he's played, his triple-double of 26 points, 11 rebounds and 13 assists was enough to help pull the Cavs past the Raptors in overtime.
For his career, LeBron James averages 27 points, 7.1 rebounds and 7.0 assists per game against the Toronto Raptors.
#3 Detroit Pistons - 6 triple-doubles
LeBron James has played a total of 58 games against the Detroit Pistons. With a history of playoff losses to the franchise, LeBron has recorded some impressive individual statistics against the Pistons.
With a career total of 1,393 points, 403 rebounds and 418 assists, LeBron also recorded six triple-doubles against Detroit. LeBron James recorded his 90th career triple-double against the Pistons while playing for the LA Lakers.
With 21 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists in a 106-99 Lakers win. It was their 29th game of the season and it extended their winning streak to five.
For his career, LeBron James averages 24 points, 6.9 rebounds and 7.2 assists per game against the Detroit Pistons.
#4 Denver Nuggets - 7 triple-doubles
Having played the majority of his career in the Eastern Conference, LeBron has only played 36 games against the Denver Nuggets. However, this hasn't stopped him from getting his numbers against the franchise.
With a total of seven triple-doubles against the Nuggets, LeBron James also recorded a total of 956 points. 267 rebounds and 303 assists against them. His most recent triple-double came in the 2020-21 season.
When the Lakers faced the Nuggets on the 5th of February, the matchup saw the Lakers win 114-93. LeBron James recorded a triple-double of 27 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists against Nikola Jokic who recorded a double-double of his own.
For his career, LeBron James averaged 26.6 points, 7.4 rebounds and 8.4 assists per game against the Denver Nuggets.
#5 Sacramento Kings - 7 triple-doubles
Similar to the situation with Denver, having only played in the Western Conference for three seasons, LeBron James has played against the Sacramento Kings only 32 times. However, in that time, he has recorded a total of seven triple-doubles against the franchise.
With career totals of 822 points, 245 assists and 272 rebounds, LeBron James has had a fairly successful record against Sacramento. The game against the Kings on the 2nd of February in 2020 was particularly memorable as it had been right after the tribute to the late Kobe Bryant.
LeBron James recorded 15 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists on an off night for shooting. It was also his 92nd triple-double of his career. LA scored 81 points in the first half, matching Bryant's career-high. The Lakers went on to route Sacramento 129-113.
For his career, LeBron James averaged 25.7 points, 7.7 rebounds and 8.5 assists per game against the Sacramento Kings.
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