EARLY BREAKOUT: THE SIX YOUNGEST WITH A TRIPLE-DOUBLE IN THE NBA

EARLY BREAKOUT: THE SIX YOUNGEST WITH A TRIPLE-DOUBLE IN THE NBA

A triple-double is one of the most remarkable achievements in basketball. In simpler terms, this means hitting double figures in at least 3 separate basketball elements. Most often this happens through a combination of 10+ points, rebounds and assists. Of course there are other examples, with Draymond Green recently joining this rarefied list.

To achieve a triple-double, one thing is certain. You need a variety of qualities, which is difficult to achieve at an earlier age. Especially when we are talking about basketball at the highest level. We will focus on the NBA and the record top 6 there for the youngest players with a triple-double, which just recently got its new leader.

6. LeBron James

Few rankings with a positive sign will pass without the "King". Same with this one. James is in the top 5 players with the most triple-doubles in his career. But when is his first? The answer is 20 years and 20 days. In 2005, he and his Cleveland Cavaliers played against the Portland Trail Blazers as a guest. James' first career team won 107-101, and he finished with 27 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists. LeBron adds 4 steals to them.

5. Lonzo Ball

The difference between Ball and James is too small. One of the Ball brothers recorded his first triple-double at 20 years and 15 days. In November 2017, his then Los Angeles Lakers played against the Denver Nuggets. The Lakers won 127:109, and there is no doubt that Lonzo is one of the best on the floor. The statistics prove it – 11 points, 16 rebounds and 11 assists.

4. Luka Doncic

Luka Magic, ladies and gentlemen, is the first teenager in our ranking. Since entering the league in 2018, the Slovenian has been among the most recognizable players. One of the reasons is that Luca completed his first triple-double at 19 years and 327 days. In January 2019, the Dallas Mavericks visited the Bucks in Milwaukee. Doncic finished the game with 18 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists. This was not enough for the victory of the Mavs, but it deservedly earned Luka the 4th place in our ranking.

3. Markelle Fultz

The No. 1 overall pick in the 2017 draft, Markel's career hasn't been what everyone expected, but he remains a super talented player. Our ranking proves it. The guard's first triple-double came at 19 years and 317 days. And in a victory for his Philadelphia against the Milwaukee Bucks. At that time, with 13 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists, Fultz led the ranking for the youngest basketball player with a triple-double. For about three years.

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2. Lamel Ball

Another one of the Ball brothers. Another talent. Another temporary number 1 in our rankings. Number 1 rookie with the Charlotte team. And triple-double holder at 19 years and 140 days. And on a pretty solid triple-double – 22 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists against the Atlanta Hawks. The Hornets might not have won that game 113-105 without LaMelo's strong play.

1. Josh Giddy

The new No. 1 and the old No. 6 in the 2021 NBA draft. From Australia. One of the most impressive new recruits of the 2021/22 season. At the remarkable age of 19 years and 84 days. With 17 points, 14 assists and 13 rebounds for Oklahoma against the Dallas Mavericks. Magical performance from the guard against the Mavs. Giddy's record is likely to fall over time. But for now, he remains our number 1.

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