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Jokic Ties NBA Triple-Double Legend
5 Feb
Summary
- Nikola Jokic achieved his 181st career triple-double, equaling Oscar Robertson.
- He now trails only Russell Westbrook, who has 207 career triple-doubles.
- Jokic is on pace to average a triple-double for a full season multiple times.
Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets has reached a significant milestone in his NBA career, recording his 181st regular-season triple-double. This achievement places him in a tie with Oscar Robertson, the Hall of Fame player, for second place on the all-time list. Jokic accomplished this feat in his 781st game over 11 seasons.
Russell Westbrook currently leads the league with 207 career triple-doubles. Westbrook, who has added four triple-doubles this season, continues to set a high bar. The article notes that Jokic is on track to join Westbrook as the only players to average a triple-double over an entire season on multiple occasions.
Jokic's performance this season has been exceptional, leading the NBA with 17 triple-doubles. He is also poised to achieve remarkable shooting percentages, potentially becoming the first qualified scorer to shoot at least 60 percent from the field and 40 percent on three-pointers for an entire season.
