Feb 12, 2019 westbrook finished 2017 with 38 tripledoubles, the most in a calendar year in nba history ahead of robertsons 34 in 1961, beating his previous record of 31 from 2016 per elias sports bureau. The season before he was named the fourthever nba rookie of the year, and in the year of his tripledouble streak he also managed to set what was then a. A triple double is probably one of the most impressive stat lines nba players can achieve. That was just the start for westbrook, who already has 3 consecutive triple double seasons after doing it again in 2018 and 2019. With at least 22 players contributing at least one triple double, it may also be the most diverse triple double season weve seen also. Nba players who averaged a tripledouble during a full season. Russell westbrook makes history as he sets the new nbarecord for most tripledoubles in a single season with his 42nd tripledouble of the season with his 10th assist of the game, brodie passes oscar robertson 41 tripledoubles in 196162 season for the most number of tripledoubles recorded in a single season.
From 1976 to 2016, there were no 50point tripledoubles. Triple doubles in the 201920 nba regular season players with the most triple doubles in the 201920 regular season. Updated list of nba players with most tripledoubles and doubledoubles recorded in the current nba season and detailed stats for each of the triple double. Apr 05, 2017 tied oscar robertson for most triple doubles in a season 41 with four games left thunder record when westbrook has a triple double. The 201617 nba season has tied the 198889 nba season for most triple doubles in a season with 78 and we still have six weeks left in the season. Note that seasons prior to 1876 are not included in single season marks, but are included in career marks. Luka doncic has the fourthmost tripledoubles by a rookie in. Mavs luka doncic sets franchise record for most tripledoubles in a. Westbrook finished 2017 with 38 tripledoubles, the most in a calendar year in nba history ahead of robertsons 34 in 1961, beating his previous record of. Basketballreference utilizes official nba data for. Thanks to ricky rubio on saturday, the nba has now set a new record for tripledoubles with 79 this season, breaking the record of 78 that was set in 19881989.
Russell westbrook sets nba record with 10th straight triple. Pollack nba statistical yearbook the nba alltime triple doubles leaders in regular season are oscar robertson 181, magic johnson 8, russell westbrook 5 jason kidd, lebron james 81 and wilt chamberlain 78. A look inside the historic season for tripledoubles nba. Luka doncic ties magic johnson for thirdmost tripledoubles. Russell westbrook makes history as he sets the new nba record for most triple doubles in a single season with his 42nd triple double of the season with his 10th assist of the game, brodie passes oscar robertson 41 triple doubles in 196162 season for the most number of triple doubles recorded in a single season. That nba season has seen the most triple doubles in nba history and as of this post, its not even finished. Oscar robertson was the first in 1962 and 55 years later, in 2017, russell westbrook became the second. In most years, the 21 tripledoubles harden has recorded this season, eighthmost in a single season in nba history per elias, would. Its also available for football, basketball and hockey. Dan ferrara it was a remarkable season for tripledoubles in the nba, with 24 different players including eight firsttimers combining for 75 tripledoubles in 201516 regular season. Tied oscar robertson for most tripledoubles in a season 41 with four games left thunder record when westbrook has a triple double. This season is the second in which westbrook led the league in assists 201718. Luka doncic ties mavs record for tripledoubles in a season. Russell westbrook scored 57 points for most in tripledouble.
Nba breaks record for most tripledouble in a season, and. Not only did that make him the second teenager in nba history to record a tripledouble, hes the only teenager ever to record multiple tripledoubles one of those was a 30point tripledouble, which, once again, was the first of its kind for a player his age the mavericks only have one more game. Russell westbrook breaks nba record for singleseason. The first triple double in nba history was logged by dolph schayes 18 points, 22 rebounds y assists on february 8, 1951, according to the harvey j. The 201516 nba season was record setting until the 201617 season when russell westbrook, james harden, nikola jokic, lebron james and draymond green messed around and got lot of triple doubles so many that the season ended up being the most triples doubles in one season in all of nba history. The output marked his 42nd tripledouble of the season, breaking oscar robertsons longstanding record of 41, per the elias sports bureau via. Apr 09, 2020 triple doubles were on the rise, and westbrook had become synonymous with the stat. Does russell westbrook have the most tripledoubles in nba.
Four of doncics tripledoubles came before his 20th birthday. Russell westbrook scored 57 points for most in triple. This can be largely attributed to magic johnson, who was responsible for 7 of this timespan. Check out the top 10 nba players with the most triple doubles. Only 4 players have made a quadrupledouble in their careers. The 201617 nba season was a banner season for triple doubles. Apr, 2019 he set an nba record earlier this season for most consecutive triple doubles with 11. Mar 29, 2017 westbrook and houston rockets star james harden are the only two players in nba history with multiple 50point triple doubles in a season. Nate thurmond 1974, alvin robertson 1986, hakeem olajuwon 1990 y david robinson. Summary of players with at least one tripledouble and a full list with all the games by date.
From 1976 to 2016, there were no 50point triple doubles. But there are some big caveats when considering how great a season westbrook. Doncic recorded his sixth triple double of the season on sunday to the tune of 23 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists against the defending champions. Players with the most triple doubles in the nba alltime as of april 1, 2020. Luka doncic passes magic johnson for thirdmost triple. Mavs luka doncic sets franchise record for most triple. What is the longest streak of tripledoubles in the nba. Nba players with the most triple doubles in one season. Nba breaks record for most tripledoubles in a season, and. Now nearly threequarters of the way through his 12 th nba season, westbrook still needs 36 tripledoubles to pass robertson for the most alltime. Tripledoubles in the 201 92 0 nba regular season players with the most tripledoubles in the 201920 regular season. Tripledoubles in wnba history regular season player team opponent date stats sheryl swoopes houston comets detroit 72799 14 points, 15 rebounds, 10 assists margo dydek utah starzz orlando 67. Note that seasons prior to 1876 are not included in singleseason marks, but are included in career marks. Luka doncic and lebron james had 12 tripledouble games, more than anybody else.
Nba breaks record for most tripledoubles in a season, and it. Mar 27, 2019 luka doncic ties magic johnson for third most triple doubles by a rookie in nba history. Mar 05, 2017 thanks to ricky rubio on saturday, the nba has now set a new record for tripledoubles with 79 this season breaking the record of 78 that was set in 198889. He became the first player to average a tripledouble. Players with the most tripledoubles in the 201819 regular season. Todays standings and standings for any date in history. Doncic recorded his seventh triple double of the season on tuesday to the tune of 28 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists against the kings. Basketballreference utilizes official nba data for current nba, wnba, and gleague seasons. Russell westbrook nba record 42nd triple double full game. Challenging that mark during the 201920 season would require a recordbreaking number of tripledoubles, although westbrook has put up huge numbers in each of the past three seasons as he as averaged a.
Westbrooks triple double breaks the previous record of 41 triple doubles in a season previously held by oscar robertson in his 19611962 season. Apr 10, 2017 in most years, the 21 triple doubles harden has recorded this season, eighth most in a single season in nba history per elias, would easily lead the league. That season, there were 32 triple doubles, 12 more than the previous season. Over the past three seasons, westbrook put up 101 triple doubles. Season points, career rebounds, active assists, yearly steals. Tripledoubles were on the rise, and westbrook had become synonymous with the stat. A look inside the historic season for tripledoubles nba global. This article lists alltime records achieved in the nba regular season in major statistical categories recognized by the league, including those set by teams and individuals in a game, season, and career.
Robertson recorded 41 tripledoubles in 79 games played in the 196162 season, but westbrook recorded 42 in 81 games in the 201617 season, setting a new record for most tripledoubles in a season. Triple doubles are like a circus act or a street musician playing. Only two players in nba history have averaged 10 or more in 3 statistical categories in the regular season. Westbrook is on track to break oscar robertsons 55yearold nba record for the most tripledoubles ever in one season. Nba breaks record for most tripledouble in a season, and it. It was the 196162 season when robertson recorded 41 tripledoubles with the cincinnati royals. Mar 24, 2019 luka doncic has the fourth most triple doubles by a rookie in nba history. During that same season, chamberlain also posted the nbas only doubletripledouble. The season before he was named the fourthever nba rookie of the year, and in the year of his triple double streak he also managed to set what was then a record for most rebounds in a season with.
Robertson also set a thennba record for the most tripledoubles during the regular season with 41 tripledoubles. Although westbrook missed nine games, his 784 assists were the most in the league as trae young finished second with 653. Tripledoubles in the 201819 nba regular season players with the most triple. Most tripledoubles in nba season year total 198889 78 201516 75 196162 65 198687. Thanks to ricky rubio on saturday, the nba has now set a new record for triple doubles with 79 this season, breaking the record of 78 that was set in 19881989. How many triple doubles in the 20192020 nba season. James harden houston rockets is the other player to record multiple 50point tripledoubles in the same season, with two in the 201617 season and two in the 201819 season. Westbrook and houston rockets star james harden are the only two players in nba history with multiple 50point tripledoubles in a season. Doncic recorded his eighth triple double of the season on tuesday to the tune of 21 points, 16 rebounds and 11 assists against the suns. Sixty games into the season, westbrook has eight triple doubles, which ranks fourth in the league, but is a far cry from the numbers he had put up over the past three seasons. The 201617 nba season has tied the 198889 nba season for most tripledoubles in a season. Russell westbrooks tripledouble domination is not as.
Tripledoubles, dunks and 2020 games official site of the wnba. Every day, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, todays schedule, top performers, new debuts and interesting tidbits. He became the first player to average a triple double. That total ranked second alltime to the record 78 set in 198889. Westbrook now only trails oscar robertson 181 for the alltime lead. Apr 09, 2017 the record was once considered unattainable. Jan 05, 2017 check out the top 10 nba players with the most triple doubles. Lukas 31 points, 12 rebounds and 15 assists in the game matched jason kidds mavs record for most triple doubles in a season. Westbrook sets nba record for consecutive games with triple.
Russell westbrook sets nba record with 42nd tripledouble. Russell westbrook makes history as he sets the new nbarecord. Congratulations to lebron james for becoming the king of triple doubles for the nba finals with 9 and breaking my record. Feb 11, 2019 named an allstar this season for the eighth time, westbrook now has 23 triple doubles on the year and 127 for his career, third most alltime behind oscar robertson 181 and magic johnson 8.
Luka doncic has the fourthmost tripledoubles by a rookie. In the nba what is the record for most doubledoubles in a. Russell westbrook sets nba record with 10th straight. After breaking oscar robertsons record for most tripledoubles in a single season with 42 in 201617, russell westbrook has continued to rack. Sixty games into the season, westbrook has eight tripledoubles, which ranks fourth in the league, but is a far cry from the numbers he had put up over the past three seasons. The 201516 nba season was recordsetting until the 201617 season when russell westbrook, james harden, nikola jokic, lebron james and draymond green messed around and got lot of triple doubles so many that the season ended up being the most triples doubles in one season in all of nba history.
Players with the most tripledoubles in the 201920 regular season. Triple doubles in wnba history regular season player team opponent date stats sheryl swoopes houston comets detroit 72799 14 points, 15 rebounds, 10 assists margo dydek utah starzz orlando 67. Luka doncic ties magic johnson for thirdmost triple. Luka doncic sets franchise record for most tripledoubles in a season. Yesterdays games and scores from any date in baa nba or aba history. Top 5 nba players with most playoff tripledoubles of all time. Primary data provided by the official stats partner of the nba. Rookie tripledouble record after some very brief googling i wasnt able to find what the record for most tripledoubles by a player in their rookie season.
Apr 09, 2017 westbrooks triple double breaks the previous record of 41 triple doubles in a season previously held by oscar robertson in his 19611962 season. It was the 196162 season when robertson recorded 41 triple doubles with the cincinnati royals. The nba also recognizes records from its original incarnation, the basketball association of america baa. Lebron james passes magic johnson for most tripledoubles. Russell westbrook nba record 42nd triple double full. Top 10 nba players with the most triple doubles youtube. Chamberlain, of course, is most famous for holding the nbas singlegame scoring record of 100 points. Not only did that make him the second teenager in nba history to record a tripledouble, hes the only teenager ever to record multiple tripledoubles one of those was a 30point tripledouble, which, once again, was the first of its kind for a player his age the mavericks still have nine games remaining. Thanks to ricky rubio on saturday, the nba has now set a new record for tripledoubles with 79 this season breaking the record of 78 that was set in 198889. The current record for most steals in one nba season is held by alvin robertson of the san antonio spurs who had 301 steals in the 198586 basketball season. The triple double became an officially recorded statistic in the nba during the 197980 season.
Challenging that mark during the 201920 season would require a record breaking number of triple doubles, although westbrook has put up huge numbers in each of the past three seasons as he as averaged a triple double in each. There have been 92 triple doubles during the 20192020 regular season, and 0 during the playoffs. Now nearly threequarters of the way through his 12 th nba season, westbrook still needs 36 triple doubles to pass robertson for the most alltime. The 7 nba seasons with highest tripledoubles totals. Not only did that make him the second teenager in nba history to record a tripledouble, hes the only teenager ever to record multiple tripledoubles one of those was a 30point tripledouble, which, once again, was the first of its kind for a player his age the mavericks still have eight games remaining. Most triple doubles nba alltime leaders 19462020 statista. From the 197980 to the 199091 season, the nba recorded a total of 543 triple doubles, or 45. Apr 01, 2020 beer prices at nba games by team 2015416 season. Robertson recorded 41 triple doubles in 79 games played in the 196162 season, but westbrook recorded 42 in 81 games in the 201617 season, setting a new record for most triple doubles in a season.
Over the past three seasons, westbrook put up 101 tripledoubles. He compiled 181 triple doubles during his playing career with the. Russell westbrook makes history as he sets the new nba. Apr 10, 2019 luka doncic passes magic johnson for third most triple doubles by a rookie in nba history. Westbrook broke the record for most tripledoubles in a season. He set an nba record earlier this season for most consecutive tripledoubles with 11.
When you consider it is the beginning of march, the nba is obviously poised to blow by the old record in the final month and a half of the season. Apr 05, 2017 westbrook is on track to break oscar robertsons 55yearold nba record for the most triple doubles ever in one season. Lebron james recorded 10 finals triple doubles over his career. Summary of players with at least one triple double and a full list with all the games by date.
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