Westbrook and Harden teaming up again after seven years

NBA History: Listing the only 6 players to record a 50-point triple-double

Modified Nov 08, 2022 11:44 GMT

#5 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Kareem averaged as high as 34.8 ppg in a Bucks uniform back during 1971-72

Before the 28-year-old joined the storied Lakers franchise in 1975, he had already made an indelible mark during his time in Milwaukee. The 19-time All-Star gave the mean streets their first and last taste of a hard-fought 50-point triple-double, scoring exactly 50 points along with 15 rebounds and 11 assists on January 19th, 1975 against Portland.

With 6 NBA titles, 6 NBA regular-season MVPs, 2 NBA Finals MVPs, 10-time All-NBA First Team & 5-time NBA All-Defensive First Team appearances under his belt, Kareem's resume speaks for itself. He was arguably the most feared scorer in a Bucks and Lakers uniform combined.

His trademark "skyhook" was regarded as the most unguardable move in NBA history, using which he piled up a heap of 38,387 points, a mark yet to be accomplished by any player that has followed.

Edited by
Debjyoti Samanta