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Nba Triple Doubles Statistics
A triple-double in basketball occurs when a player records double-digit figures in three statistical categories (points, rebounds, assists) in a single game, with the expectation being that only a select few players achieve this feat consistently.
In this post, we explore a collection of fascinating statistics revolving around NBA triple-doubles. From remarkable records set by legendary players like Russell Westbrook and Magic Johnson to intriguing tidbits such as Draymond Green’s unique “triple-double” sans points, the world of basketball has seen its fair share of triple-double achievements over the years. Join us as we dive into the numbers and stories behind this impressive feat in the world of sports.
Statistic 1
"As of the end of the 2020-2021 season, the record for the most career triple-doubles in the regular season is held by Russell Westbrook, with 184."
Statistic 2
"In the 2019-2020 season, Luka Dončić led the NBA with 17 triple-doubles."
Statistic 3
"Magic Johnson holds the record for the most triple-doubles in the playoffs with 30."
Statistic 4
"Draymond Green made history in 2021 by posting the NBA's second "triple-double" without points, with 12 rebounds, 12 assists, and 10 steals."
Statistic 5
"The first NBA player to ever record a triple double was Dolph Schayes on February 8, 1951."
Statistic 6
"Russell Westbrook set the record for most triple-doubles in a season with 42, in the 2016-17 season."
Statistic 7
"At 19 years old, LaMelo Ball became the youngest player in NBA history to record a triple-double in 2021."
Statistic 8
"Jason Kidd holds the third spot for the most triple-doubles in regular-season career history with 107."
Statistic 9
"The only quadruple-double in NBA history was achieved by Hakeem Olajuwon in 1990, a triple-double with an added statistic (blocks, in his case)."
Statistic 10
"Markelle Fultz became the youngest player ever to record a triple-double in the playoffs, at age 22."
Statistic 11
"There were 127 triple-doubles achieved in the 2019-2020 NBA season."
Statistic 12
"Wilt Chamberlain had the most rebounds (55) in a triple-double game in 1960."
Statistic 13
"There have been fewer than 100 triple-doubles recorded in the NBA playoffs as of the end of 2020."
Statistic 14
"Lebron James became the first player in history to record a triple-double against every NBA team in 2019."
Statistic 15
"John Havlicek has the most number of triple-doubles among non-point guards, with 30."
Statistic 16
"Center Nikola Jokic led the Denver Nuggets with 16 triple-doubles in the 2018-2019 season."