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Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James averages triple-double for month of February

LeBron James grabs an easy rebound to clinch a triple-double before throwing the ball out of the reach of Larry Nance Jr.for a turnover.(0:19) CLEVELAND -- On the same night LeBron James finished out February by averaging a triple-double for the first time in a calendar month in his fabled 15-year career, James also became the first player in NBA history to tally more than 30,000 points, 8,000 rebounds and 8,000 assists."With the long list of so many great players that have come through this league, in the history of this league, for me to be the only [person] in a category, I think it's pretty cool," James said after the Cavaliers' 129-123 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday."It's pretty cool.I take pride in my game.I've always taken pride in being a triple threat since I started playing basketball, and I never wanted to be labeled as a scorer."I always wanted to be labeled as just an all-around basketball player; and I get more gratification out of the assists more than anything, because to get my guys great looks or they're knocking down shots, that means a lot to me." James reflected further on the accomplishment after the game, telling ESPN, "I need my own category," now that he set himself apart with that statistical achievement.He also posted about the feat on Instagram."It's unbelievable," said Cavs forward Larry Nance Jr."It'll never .if that ever gets done again, I'll be shocked.We're in the presence of something special right now and it's an incredible accomplishment, so congrats to him, obviously." Point guard Jordan Clarkson, a recent addition to the Cavs (along with Nance) who hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:04 remaining in Tuesday's contest, was asked what he has learned about James in six games with him as a teammate.LeBron James says the NCAA is "corrupt" and the NBA should shore up its farm system to accommodate kids who want to play but don't think school is the right choice.LeBron James says he's flattered by three billboards in Ohio that are asking him to join the 76ers when he becomes a free agent."That he cool," Clarkson said."He cool.Talking to everybody and he's open.That's definitely cool to have in a superstar player and leader of the team." James had 31 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists against the Nets to give him his 12th triple-double of the season (one off his career high for a campaign, set last season) and the 67th of his career.In 10 games in February, James averaged 27 points on 54.6percent shooting, 10.5rebounds and 10.5assists."I'm just playing some good ball, and the most consistent thing for me right now is I'm available out there on the floor for my teammates," said James, who has played in all 60 of the Cavs' games this season