Nikola Jokić, the Denver Nuggets center, is making waves in the NBA, solidifying his place among the league's all-time greats. On Wednesday night, he achieved his 181st career regular-season triple-double, tying him with the legendary Oscar Robertson for second place on the NBA's all-time list. This feat was accomplished in his 781st regular-season game, during his 11th NBA season, showcasing his remarkable consistency and skill. Robertson, known as the "Big O," recorded his 181st triple-double in his 1,039th regular-season game, near the end of his illustrious 14-year career. Robertson's achievement in the 1961-62 season, averaging a triple-double, was a groundbreaking feat, not matched again until 55 years later by Russell Westbrook in the 2016-17 season. Westbrook, now 37, has 207 career triple-doubles and is still active, with four this season, making him a formidable opponent for Jokić's pursuit of the record. Jokić, a three-time NBA MVP, is on pace to join Westbrook as the only players to average a full-season triple-double multiple times. He leads the NBA with 17 triple-doubles and is the first qualified scorer to shoot at least 60 percent and 40 percent on 3-pointers for an entire season. As Jokić continues to break records and etch his name in NBA history, he is poised to create his own tier of greatness, leaving a lasting legacy in the league.
