Most Triple-Doubles in NBA History

Russell Westbrook holds the NBA record for the most career triple-doubles, with more than 200, having passed Oscar Robertson’s iconic mark of 181 in May 2021. Robertson’s record had stood for more than half a century, and he remains the only player besides Westbrook to clear 180.

A triple-double, double figures in three statistical categories in a single game, is basketball’s clearest measure of all-around impact. Piling them up demands a rare blend of scoring, rebounding and playmaking, usually from a guard or point-forward who touches the ball on every possession. Here is the full leaderboard of the NBA’s triple-double leaders, the careers behind the numbers, and why the record at the top arrived so quickly. All figures are as of the 2025 season.

The record holder: Russell Westbrook and 200+ triple-doubles

Westbrook is the most relentless triple-double machine the sport has seen. He is the only player ever to average a triple-double across a full season, and he did it four times, including his 2016-17 MVP year. That sustained, category-filling production is how he erased a record many assumed was untouchable.

The scale of what he did is striking: Robertson needed a Hall of Fame career to reach 181, and Westbrook blew past it and kept going. His combination of explosive scoring, guard rebounding and high assist volume made the triple-double his personal signature.

The full leaderboard of career triple-double leaders

The table below ranks the NBA’s all-time triple-double leaders. Active players are noted.

Rank	Triple-doubles	Player	Career
1	200+*	Russell Westbrook	2008-present
2	181	Oscar Robertson	1960-1974
3	155+*	Nikola Jokić	2015-present
4	138	Magic Johnson	1979-1996
5	110+*	LeBron James	2003-present
6	107	Jason Kidd	1994-2013
7	80+*	James Harden	2009-present
8	78	Wilt Chamberlain	1959-1973
9	59	Larry Bird	1979-1992
10	43	Fat Lever	1982-1994

*Russell Westbrook, Nikola Jokić, LeBron James and James Harden are active; their totals are current through the 2025 season and still climbing.

The list blends eras, from Wilt Chamberlain and Oscar Robertson to modern stars like Nikola Jokić and James Harden, all of whom built their totals on versatility rather than a single skill.

Oscar Robertson and the record he held

For more than 50 years the triple-double record belonged to Oscar Robertson, the “Big O,” whose all-around brilliance was decades ahead of its time. His 181 triple-doubles included a whole season, 1961-62, in which he averaged one, a feat that stood alone until Westbrook matched it. Robertson remains second, and his name is still synonymous with the complete guard.

Nikola Jokić, Magic Johnson and the modern surge

Nikola Jokić has become the fastest riser on the list, a center who orchestrates his offense like a point guard and has climbed past Magic Johnson into third place. Magic’s 138 triple-doubles anchored the Showtime Lakers, while Jokić continues to add to his total at a historic rate. Both underline how the triple-double has migrated across positions, from guards to a playmaking big man. Jokić’s overall passing brilliance also lifts him toward the leaders on our most assists in NBA history list.

LeBron James and the all-around leaders

LeBron James, a forward who has spent much of his career as a primary playmaker, sits among the leaders as well, a reflection of the all-around game that also powers the most points in NBA history record. His presence, alongside Jason Kidd and James Harden, shows how the triple-double rewards the versatile stars who shape entire games rather than the pure specialists whose single-game feats appear on our most points in a single NBA game leaderboard.

Why the record matters

The triple-double record celebrates completeness, the ability to affect a game through scoring, rebounding and passing all at once. Westbrook’s 200-plus captures a player who chased that all-around standard harder than anyone, and his repeated season-long triple-double averages set him apart from every predecessor. The record honors a style of play, and its margin over the field suggests it will belong to Westbrook for years.

The short version: Russell Westbrook holds the NBA career triple-double record with more than 200, having passed Oscar Robertson’s 181 in 2021. Robertson remains second, with Nikola Jokić now third and climbing. As of the 2025 season, Westbrook and Jokić are both active, and Westbrook’s mark stands well clear of the field.