Josh Giddey: Oklahoma City Thunder rookie becomes youngest player in NBA history to record triple-double

03-01-2022
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Josh Giddey is into the history books!

The Oklahoma City Thunder rookie became the youngest player in NBA history to record a triple-double, breaking the previous record held by Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball last season. 

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Giddey, who returned after missing the past three games after entering the league's health and safety protocols, finished with 17 points, 14 assists and 13 rebounds, adding four steals in the 95-86 loss to the Dallas Mavericks. 

Youngest triple-doubles in NBA history

RANK PLAYER AGE YEAR
1.  Josh Giddey 19 years, 84 days 2022
2.  LaMelo Ball 19 years, 140 days 2021
3.  Markelle Fultz 19 years, 317 days 2018
4 Luka Doncic 19 years, 327 days 2019
5 Lonzo Ball 20 years, 15 days 2017
6.  LeBron James 20 years, 20 days 2005

Giddey's 14 assists are the most by a rookie in Thunder franchise history and his passing repertoire was on full display, slinging passes for fun.

Alley-oops...

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Left-hand cross-court dimes...

Getting out in transition..

Plus a little bit of Showtime.

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