Nikola Jokic has accomplished something extraordinary in the NBA, cementing his place among the all-time greats. The Denver Nuggets center has officially wrapped up a triple-double average for the 2024-2025 season, becoming just the third player in NBA history to achieve such a feat.
The moment came on Friday, April 11, 2025, during Denver’s matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies. With his fourth assist of the game, Jokic reached his 700th assist of the season, guaranteeing that he would average no less than 10.0 assists per game for the season. This remarkable achievement places him alongside two of the NBA’s legends: Russell Westbrook and Oscar Robertson.
Jokic Joins Westbrook and Robertson in Elite Triple-Double Club
Westbrook, a current teammate of Jokic’s on the Nuggets, has accomplished the triple-double average feat four times during his career—during the 2016-17, 2017-18, and 2018-19 seasons with the Oklahoma City Thunder, and again in 2020-21 with the Washington Wizards. Oscar Robertson, widely regarded as one of the greatest players to ever play the game, averaged a triple-double during the 1961-62 season for the Cincinnati Royals.
Jokic’s incredible journey to becoming the third NBA player in history to average a triple-double has stunned fans and analysts alike. When asked about the achievement, Jokic appeared somewhat humble: “It’s nice. I didn’t do that before,” he said. “I don’t know. I don’t know what to say. It’s good.”
Historic Night in Denver: Jokic Clinches Triple-Double in Style
The defining moment came with about 52 seconds left in the first half of Denver’s 117-109 victory over Memphis, when Jokic dished out his 700th assist, which was initially not credited in the boxscore. However, the boxscore was updated at halftime, confirming that Jokic had not only clinched the triple-double for the season but also achieved his 34th triple-double of the 2024-2025 campaign.
That night, Jokic delivered a stellar performance, contributing 26 points, 16 rebounds, and 12 assists. His play was a testament to his all-around game, with his vision and unselfishness shining through once again.
Jokic’s Historic Season Sets New Standards for the NBA
This season has been nothing short of spectacular for Jokic. In addition to his triple-double averages, he is also on track to set new career highs in scoring, 3-point shooting, and rebounds. With his scoring average already impressive, Jokic needs 73 points over the final two games of the season to push his average to 30 points per game—a feat that would make him only the third player in NBA history to achieve a 30-point triple-double season, joining Westbrook and Robertson.
Jokic’s impact goes beyond just numbers. As interim coach David Adelman aptly put it: “If he doesn’t win the MVP, it’s the greatest season of all time not to win it.” The Serbian star has more triple-doubles this season than any other three players in the league combined, with no other player having more than 10 to this point.
A Future MVP and a Legacy in the Making
With his historic season, Jokic is once again a top candidate for the NBA MVP award. His exceptional ability to facilitate for his teammates has not only made the Nuggets one of the most dangerous teams in the league but has also solidified Jokic’s place as one of the best to ever play the game.
When Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch spoke earlier in the season about Jokic, he captured the essence of the big man’s influence: “When you have a guy like Jokic, who creates so much offense for his teammates, everyone’s going to have really good looks if you don’t do the right things.”
Jokic’s achievements this season are a testament to his hard work, dedication, and basketball IQ. If he continues this level of play, there’s no telling just how much more history the Nuggets’ star will write before the season ends.
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