Skip Bayless Congratulates LeBron James After Historic Performance

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James made NBA history during Wednesday's game.

Nov 8, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) salutes before a game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images / Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images

On Wednesday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers hosted the Memphis Grizzlies.

The Lakers won by a score of 128-123 to improve to 7-4 in their first 11 games.

LeBron James was brilliant, finishing with 35 points, 12 rebounds, 14 assists and one steal while shooting 13/22 from the field and 4/7 from the three-point range.

Via theScore: "At 39 years old, LeBron James is the oldest player in NBA history to record three straight triple-doubles. 🤯"

At 39 years old, LeBron James is the oldest player in NBA history to record three straight triple-doubles. 🤯 pic.twitter.com/i9dfeWNcV8

— theScore (@theScore) November 14, 2024

Many people reacted to his big performance, and one person who sent out a post was Skip Bayless.

His post had over 3,000 likes and 177,000 impressions in less than 24 hours.

Bayless wrote: "Congrats to LeBron James for a 3rd straight triple double at nearly 40 years of age."

Congrats to LeBron James for a 3rd straight triple double at nearly 40 years of age.

— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) November 14, 2024

Bayless has been one of the biggest critics of James for his entire career.

Many fans responded to the former FS1 and ESPN star's post.

@Mrs_Tee_Carter: "When your haters have no choice but to accept your greatness, you know you’re doing something right! 💪 Keep shining and let them watch from the sidelines!"

When your haters have no choice but to accept your greatness, you know you’re doing something right! 💪 Keep shining and let them watch from the sidelines! https://t.co/60KAYK851Z

— Tee (@Mrs_Tee_Carter) November 14, 2024

@BrendanSpiegel_: "It's gonna be crazy when Skip reveals he's a huge LeBron fan and just said everything to motivate him"

It's gonna be crazy when Skip reveals he's a huge LeBron fan and just said everything to motivate him https://t.co/UKfDRuTWmI

— Brendan Spiegel (@BrendanSpiegel_) November 14, 2024

@NauldtheGreat: "Skip just congratulated Bron. Must be something the producer asked."

Skip just congratulated Bron. Must be something the producer asked.

— Nauld (@NauldtheGreat) November 14, 2024

@TGlupondo: "U have decided to become a believer"

U have decided to become a believer

— CPA (T) CPB(T)-Special Agent⚓ (@TGlupondo) November 14, 2024

James is averaging 24.3 points, 8.1 rebounds and 9.4 assists per contest while shooting 52.4% from the field and 45.9% from the three-point range in his first 11 games of the season.