Nikola Jokic surpasses LeBron James in NBA ‘special’ ranking

Nikola Jokic, the star of the Denver Nuggets, has surpassed the legendary Los Angeles Lakers star, LeBron James, on the NBA’s all-time triple-double list. This accomplishment is especially significant given that Jokic achieved it while playing 813 less games than four-time NBA champion LeBron James.

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The highlight of Jokic’s incredible performance was during the Denver Nuggets’ 134-116 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. On this momentous evening at Ball Arena, the Serbian prodigy displayed his multifaceted skills by scoring 35 points, 14 rebounds, and 12 assists, securing his 108th NBA triple-double.

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Jokic’s NBA career began after he was selected in the second round of the 2015 draft. This most recent triple-double came in his 604th regular-season game, a milestone that vaulted him past LeBron James in the triple-double standings.

LeBron James, a highly recognized athlete, ranks fifth all-time in triple-doubles with an outstanding tally of 107. His spectacular career spanned two decades, and he won four NBA titles while playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, and Los Angeles Lakers.

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Nikola Jokic’s rise to fourth on the all-time triple-double list, with 108 such feats under his belt, is a stunning monument to his great ability. What distinguishes this achievement is that he surpassed LeBron James while playing in 813 less games. It is worth noting that Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd, who has 107 triple-doubles in his illustrious career, shares the sixth spot with James.

Russell Westbrook of the Los Angeles Clippers sits atop the all-time triple-double list, with an astounding 198 triple-doubles to his name. He is closely followed by Oscar Robertson, who had 181 triple-doubles throughout his illustrious career. In this elite list, Magic Johnson ranks third with 138 triple-doubles, just ahead of Nikola Jokic.