Nikola Jokic is now behind only two names on the NBA’s all-time triple-double list, one of whom is his current teammate on the Denver Nuggets.

Reigning NBA MVP Nikola Jokic just achieved a triple-double in his 139th career game on December 6, helping him surpass the legendary Magic Johnson to rise to third place on the NBA’s all-time list.

Previously, Magic needed 880 games to bring home 138 triple-doubles. For Jokic, it took him only 692 games to surpass the former Los Angeles Lakers star

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Playing 40 minutes against the formidable opponent Cleveland Cavaliers, Jokic scored 27 points, grabbed 20 rebounds and added 11 assists. But despite his best efforts, “The Joker” still could not help the Denver Nuggets win, falling 114-126 to the number 1 team in the East.

“ Statistics, achievements and records like this always bring joy, I am very honored and proud, and also grateful to my teammates who helped me achieve it.

It’s a bit of a shame that the triple-double move didn’t come with a win, but it’s still a special milestone ,” Nikola Jokic said after the game.

With 139 career triple-doubles, Nikola Jokic is now behind only two players on the NBA’s all-time list.

Second place belongs to the legendary Oscar Robertson with 181 triple-doubles. The leader with 200 triple-doubles is Russell Westbrook, who is also Jokic’s current teammate at Denver Nuggets.

ESPN also pointed out that from the 2017-18 season until now, Nikola Jokic has always had at least 10 triple-doubles each season. In the 2022-23 NBA championship season alone, “Joker” set a personal record with 29 triple-doubles.

Nikola Jokic, 29, is one of the best centers in the NBA. He is a 6-time All-Star, 3-time MVP, has an NBA championship ring and the 2023 Finals MVP title.

Riêng mùa giải năm nay, ngôi sao Denver Nuggets đang đạt career-high ở mọi chỉ số bao gồm 29,9 điểm 13,4 rebounds và 10,4 assists mỗi trận. Nếu có thể duy trì được thống kê này đến hết mùa giải 2024-25, Jokic sẽ tái hiện những gì Westbrook từng 4 lần làm được trong sự nghiệp là chỉ số trung bình cũng đủ một triple-double.