Nikola Jokic Joins Elite Company as Third NBA Player to Average Triple-Double
Source: news.source.inquirer
Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets has become only the third player in NBA history to average a triple-double for a season, following in the footsteps of Russell Westbrook and Oscar Robertson. Jokic achieved this milestone during a game against the Memphis Grizzlies, securing his 700th assist of the season, which assured him of averaging at least 10.0 assists per game. This historic achievement underscores Jokic's exceptional court vision and playmaking ability, contributing significantly to the Nuggets' performance.
Key Points
Nikola Jokic became the third player in NBA history to average a triple-double for a season.
Jokic achieved this by securing his 700th assist of the season against the Memphis Grizzlies.
The other players to achieve this are Russell Westbrook and Oscar Robertson.
Jokic's performance included 26 points, 16 rebounds, and 12 assists in the game against the Grizzlies.
Jokic is a top candidate for the NBA MVP award, having won three of the last four seasons.
