Congratulations to King James on his 2nd triple double of the season, but isn't it hard to believe that he doesn't have more? So far this season the Chosen One is averaging 27.7 pts, 6.7 boards, and 6.7 assists per game. That's pretty damn close to averaging a triple double, something only Oscar Robertson has done (during the '61-'62 campaign Robertson averaged 30.8 ppg, 12.5 rpg, and 11.4 apg). Before the age of 25, Oscar Robertson put up 80+ triple doubles, whereas LeBron only has 18 (with almost an entire calender year left before he turns 25). Obviously LeBron James has not reached the all-time great status that Mr. Robertson has, but does it matter? Absolutely not.

LeBron has been quoted as being able to "turn it on if [he] wants to" at any time, and when he does, it is pure basketball genius. Last night, with Big Ben and Z on the bench with injuries, it was obvious that LeBron would have to be the main force in the Cavalier's front court, and as usual LBJ was up for the challenge. LeBron dropped 30, 11, and 10 on the pathetic Grizzlies last night, not to mention his RIDICULOUS block on Kyle "Mike" Lowry, and his shut down defense on Rudy Gay. It is scary to think that LeBron could be making behind the back assists (like the triple-double clinching pass to J.J. in the 4th quarter) all over the floor, at ANY point in the game, just for fun.



It gives me the feeling that LeBron holds back sometimes during the game; like at any given moment, on any given night, against any given team, the King could go for 50, 12, and 10. We'll it has become apparent to this columnist that those are not merely feelings, they are accurate assumptions. This is why I LOVE THE '08-'09 CAVALIERS!

LeBron doesn't have to do it all. Who cares how many triple-doubles he puts up (cough-sportscenter-cough)? Who cares if LeBron puts up only 12 points in a game? It probably means that he has 15 boards and 9 assists anyways. Actually I take that back, LeBron ALWAYS knows his stat line at any given point during the game, and I'm pretty sure that he would refuse to leave the floor until he got his 10th assist, but I digress.

The bottom line is that LeBron is still just a kid, and he's better than every single player in the NBA. He's only 24 years old! He isn't even in his prime yet, but when he reaches his prime, I'm willing to bet he'll be even closer to averaging a triple-double for the season. The sad part is, I'm not sure he'll ever be able to live up to Wise LeBron, who recorded a quadruple-double in high school (35/15/12/.... and 12 blocks).



Thanks to everyone who participated in the live blog last night...be on the look out for some highlights from last nights game to be posted.