NBA History: 5 players with most triple-doubles in the 21st century

#3 Jason Kidd - 76

Jason Kidd with the Larry O'Brien trophy

Jason Kidd was drafted in 1994 and played in the NBA for 19 years. Although he is fourth on the all-time list with 107 triple-doubles, only 76 of them came in the 21st century.

Kidd's first triple-double of the 21st century came on January 5, in a game against the then Vancouver Grizzlies. In a 108-76 victory, he led the Phoenix Suns with an 11-point, 14-assist and 10-rebound triple-double.

Although Kidd played in the NBA till the end of the 2012-13 season, all his major accolades and accomplishments came in 2011. His last triple-double came during the 2010-11 season in a game against the Philadelphia 76ers, where he recorded 13 points, 13 assists and ten rebounds.

That same season, the Dallas Mavericks went all the way in the NBA playoffs, defeating the Miami Heat super team to clinch the title. It would be his first and only NBA title of his 19-year career.

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#2 LeBron James - 99

LeBron James (#23) of the LA Lakers

It is nearly impossible to compile a list of high achievers in the NBA and not include LeBron James' name. That is why his case for being the greatest basketball player of all time is so strong. He is undoubtedly the best all-around player in the league. His high basketball IQ helps him process the game at a higher level than most other players.

James made his way into the NBA after he was selected as the 1st overall pick in the 2003 draft. However, his first career triple-double came in the 2004-05 season in a game against the Portland Trail Blazers. He tallied 27 points, 11 rebounds and ten assists to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to victory. Since then, King James has recorded 98 more triple-doubles, the second most of all active players in the NBA.

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#1 Russell Westbrook - 184

Russell Westbrook has the most triple-doubles in NBA history.

Russell Westbrook holds the record for the most triple-doubles in the NBA, with a tally of 184. His 38 triple-doubles in the 2020-21 NBA season helped him surpass the great Oscar Robertson, who was the erstwhile record holder with 181 triple-doubles.

While many have criticized the veteran guard for chasing stats rather than playing the game, no one can take away from the fact that Russ plays his heart out every night and fights to help his team secure victories. Having a player like Russ on your roster is advised, as he can be a life-saver on nights when other players are feeling out of it.

The 2021 offseason has been very eventful, with Westbrook taking his talents to the LA Lakers. With LeBron James in the team, the triple-double machine might not have as much freedom to take over games. However, he was brought in for his unique skill set, and the purple and gold would undoubtedly love to see him at his full potential.