02/06/2026
What's the history of triple-doubles?
A triple-double is a basketball achievement where a player records double-digit numbers in three of the five major categories in a single game: points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks.
The term "triple-double" was first used in reference to the 1979-80 basketball season when Magic Johnson and others achieved this feat in the NBA. However, the first officially recorded triple-double in NBA history was by Wilt Chamberlain on February 2, 1968, with 22 points, 25 rebounds, and 11 assists for the Philadelphia 76ers in a game against the Detroit Pistons.
Since then, numerous players have achieved triple-doubles in the NBA, with some players like Russell Westbrook and Nikola Jokić consistently ranking high in this category. The record for the most triple-doubles in NBA history is held by Russell Westbrook, who achieved 198 triple-doubles during his career.
In the context of the Facebook post you mentioned, the video appears to showcase a player achieving a triple-double, and the title "TRIPLE DOUBLE 🏀🏀🏀" reflects this impressive basketball feat.
