NBA Stats: 5 players with the most triple-doubles as a rookie

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Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic.
Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic.

#4: Magic Johnson

Magic Johnson was an all-round point guard.
Magic Johnson was an all-round point guard.

Magic Johnson is widely regarded as the greatest point guard to ever play the game. He was the focal point of the 'Showtime' Lakers and won five NBA championships during his 13 years with the team. in his rookie season, Magic racked up seven triple-doubles and set the course for his legacy in the NBA.

Magic averaged 19.5 points, 7.2 rebounds and 11.2 assists per match for his career. Magic also won three regular season MVP titles and three Finals MVP awards. Magic was a 6'9" point guard and was one of his kind. His vision was off the charts.

The Hall of Famer was a 12-time All-Star and also made the All-NBA team on 10 occasions. His career was shortened due to illnesses but he still remains the standard of measurement at the point guard position.


#3: Luka Doncic

Portland Trail Blazers v Dallas Mavericks
Portland Trail Blazers v Dallas Mavericks

Luka Doncic has started off his NBA career in spectacular fashion. He has looked very mature for his age and has dominated right from his first NBA game. Doncic received the Rookie of the Year award and ended the season with 8 triple-doubles.

Doncic filled up the stat sheet in his first year. He ended the year with averages of 21.2 points, 7.8 rebounds and six assists. Doncic is a terrific all-round player and is capable of impacting the game from all perspectives.

In the 2019-20 season, Luka has again started off on a very hot note. He has looked like an early MVP candidate and could be on the way to becoming the face of the NBA in the coming years.

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