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...
#NBATwitter’s favorite duo ⚡️@joshgiddey ➡️ @aleksejpokusevs pic.twitter.com/PNQrN8Sns5
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) January 3, 2022
Left-hand cross-court dimes...
forgiddey 'bout it@joshgiddey | #ThunderUp pic.twitter.com/7ZvXZOEuAG
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) January 3, 2022
Getting out in transition..
R🤯BY@joshgiddey ➡️ @roby_isaiah pic.twitter.com/dFZp15dXwo
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) January 3, 2022
Plus a little bit of Showtime.
wdym.. pic.twitter.com/2GnRrCdFWz
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) January 3, 2022
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