Josh Giddey is on track to make NBA history, as he stands just four rebounds and two assists from holding the record for the three youngest triple-doubles, three days after he claimed the record as the second youngest to accomplish the feat.
In his first ever match at the famous Madison Square Garden, the Oklahoma City Thunder rookie has 16 points, six rebounds and eight assists to start the second half against the New York Knicks.
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Giddey already holds the record for the two youngest triple-doubles, with his first one coming at 19 years and 84 days and the second coming at 19 years and 125 days.
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The Australian’s remarkable feat is certainly aided due to the absence of fellow Thunder stars Luguentz Dort and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
Fans are already salivating at the prospect of what could be, as the Knicks hold a slender lead over the Thunder to start the third quarter.
It was just days ago that he claimed the second triple-double in his rookie season, bringing up the prestigious stat line with 11 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists in 33 minutes in the Thunder’s 106-101 loss to the Chicago Bulls on Sunday (AEDT).
After surpassing LaMelo Ball’s previous record (aged 19 years, 140 days) as the youngest to achieve a triple-double, Giddey joined Luka Doncic as the only players in league history with multiple triple-doubles as teenagers in a history effort, according to ESPN Stats and Info.
It continues Giddey’s outstanding rookie season, claiming Western Conference Rookie of the Month honours a perfect three-straight times and getting selected in the All-Star Rising Stars game and Skills Challenge.
YOUNGEST EVER NBA PLAYERS WITH A TRIPLE-DOUBLE
1. Josh Giddey (19 years, 84 days) – 2022
2. Josh Giddey (19 years, 125 days) – 2022
3. LaMelo Ball (19 years, 140 days) – 2021
4. Markelle Fultz (19 years, 317 days) – 2018
5. Luka Doncic (19 years, 327 days) – 2019
6. Lonzo Ball (20 years, 15 days) – 2017
7. LeBron James (20 years, 20 days) – 2005
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