Nikola Jokic Joins Russell Westbrook in Rare NBA Triple-Double Club

The Denver Nuggets star becomes just the second player in league history to average a triple-double in consecutive seasons.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 1:13pm

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Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic has etched his name in the NBA record books, joining former teammate Russell Westbrook as the only players to average a triple-double in consecutive seasons. Jokic's historic performance on Wednesday night, which included 15 points, 17 rebounds, and 12 assists, officially sealed his status as a triple-double machine.

Why it matters

Jokic's back-to-back triple-double seasons cement his status as one of the most dominant all-around players in the modern NBA. While he may be overlooked in the MVP race, the Nuggets remain a championship contender with Jokic leading the way.

The details

Jokic finished the 2025-26 season averaging 27.7 points, 13.0 rebounds, and 10.8 assists per game, making him the first player in league history to lead the NBA in both rebounds and assists in the same season. He is now just 14 triple-doubles away from passing Westbrook for the most in NBA history, a milestone he is expected to achieve with ease next season.

  • Jokic officially averaged a triple-double for the 2025-26 season on April 2, 2026.
  • Jokic and Westbrook were teammates on the Denver Nuggets during the 2024-25 season.

The players

Nikola Jokic

The star center of the Denver Nuggets who has become just the second player in NBA history to average a triple-double in consecutive seasons.

Russell Westbrook

The former NBA MVP who previously held the record for most consecutive seasons averaging a triple-double, a feat he accomplished four times in five years.

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What they’re saying

“JOKIĆ OFFICIALLY AVERAGES A TRIPLE-DOUBLE IN THE 2025-26 SEASON 🚨”

— NBA

What’s next

Jokic will look to continue his historic run next season, as he aims to surpass Westbrook's record for the most triple-doubles in NBA history.

The takeaway

Nikola Jokic's back-to-back seasons averaging a triple-double cement his status as one of the most dominant all-around players in the modern NBA, even if he continues to be overlooked in the MVP race. The Nuggets remain a championship contender with Jokic leading the way.