List of NBA All-Time Triple-Double Leaders

Russell Westbrook

All-Time Leader (Regular Season, Playoffs, and Play-In)

Russell Westbrook holds the NBA record for the most career triple-doubles, with 220 total triple-doubles as of March 2026 [6]. He also holds the record for most triple-doubles in a single regular season, achieving 42 in the 2016-17 season [1, 5]. Westbrook is the only player in NBA history to average a triple-double in four different seasons [5].

Oscar Robertson

Pioneer of the Triple-Double

Oscar Robertson is second on the all-time list with 181 triple-doubles [3]. He was the first NBA player to average a triple-double for an entire season (1961-62) and held the record for most career triple-doubles for over five decades [2]. Robertson also recorded 41 triple-doubles in the 1961-62 season, a record that stood for over half a century [2, 5].

LeBron James

Active Player with Numerous Triple-Doubles

LeBron James has accumulated 122 career triple-doubles [3]. He is one of the few players with 15 or more triple-doubles in the postseason, following closely behind Magic Johnson [2]. James was a three-time Olympic gold medallist [1].

Magic Johnson

Most Postseason Triple-Doubles

Magic Johnson ranks fourth all-time with 138 career triple-doubles [3]. He holds the record for the most triple-doubles in NBA playoffs with 30 [2]. Johnson played for the Los Angeles Lakers from 1979 to 1991 and made a brief return in 1996 [4].

Jason Kidd

Former Point Guard

Jason Kidd has recorded 107 career triple-doubles [3]. He played for multiple NBA teams throughout his career, including the Dallas Mavericks and the New Jersey Nets [4].

Nikola Jokić

2nd in Career Triple-Doubles (Regular Season)

Nikola Jokić is second in NBA career regular season triple-doubles, with over 175 triple-doubles [3]. He also holds the record for the fastest triple-double and has the highest triple-double to game ratio [4]. Jokić is one of the few players with 15 or more triple-doubles in the postseason [2].

Wilt Chamberlain

Dominant Center

Wilt Chamberlain is credited with 78 career triple-doubles [3]. He led the NBA in scoring seven consecutive years and averaged 50.4 points per game in the 1961-62 season [2]. Chamberlain also scored a record 100 points in a single game on March 2, 1962 [2].

James Harden

Prolific Scorer and Playmaker

James Harden has recorded 82 career triple-doubles [3]. He is recognized for his scoring ability and playmaking skills, having achieved multiple 50-point triple-doubles [3, 5].

Luka Dončić

Current Star Player

Luka Dončić has amassed 83 career triple-doubles [3]. He is known for his impressive all-around game and has achieved multiple 50-point triple-doubles [3, 5].

Larry Bird

59 triple-doubles

Domantas Sabonis

Current All-Star Center

Domantas Sabonis has 68 career triple-doubles [3]. He is an active player known for his strong rebounding and passing abilities, contributing significantly to his team's offense.