How difficult is it to score 20 points, 20 rebounds and 10 blocks in a single game? Only 6 people in history have done it, and many Hall of Fame players are on the list
In the NBA, we often see many explosive data, and different types of players often perform differently. For example, Kobe's most luxurious data in a single game is undoubtedly the 81 points he scored against the Raptors. There are also players like Scott Skiles, who are good at passing and once sent 30 assists in a single game against the Nuggets.
Like Kobe and Skiles, they have performed extremely well in a single field, and in history, there are also comprehensive players such as Robertson, Westbrook, Harden, and Doncic. In their peak period, they were among the players who often scored triple-doubles in the league. For example, Doncic even scored an oversized triple-double of 60 points, 20 rebounds, and 10 assists last season. However, the triple-double of points + rebounds + assists is much simpler than 20 points, 20 rebounds, and 10 blocks in a single game. Looking at the data of 20 points, 20 rebounds, and 10 blocks, only 6 players have achieved it in history, and many Hall of Fame players are on the list!
1. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (achieved twice in the 1975-1976 season)
39 points, 23 rebounds, 10 blocks against the Hawks
29 points, 21 rebounds, 11 blocks against the Pistons
Kremlin was at his peak when he debuted with the Bucks. He averaged 28+14+4 in his rookie season. In just six seasons with the Bucks, he won MVP, Finals MVP, All-NBA First Team and other honors. In 1975, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar moved to the Lakers. He played all 82 regular season games that season, averaging 27.7 points, 16.9 rebounds, 5 assists, 1.5 steals and 4.1 blocks per game. In the end, he also won the fourth MVP trophy of his career.
In the sixth game of the regular season, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who was still a rookie of the Lakers at that time, brought "a little shock" to the fans. In the game against the Hawks, he played 49 minutes and scored 39 points, 23 rebounds, 5 assists and 10 blocks. Therefore, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar became the first player to score at least 35 points, 20 rebounds and 10 blocks in a single game since the league began to count blocks. Just one month after that game, he scored 29 points, 11 rebounds and 11 blocks in the game against the Pistons.
2. Olajuwon (achieved twice in the 1989-1990 season)
24 points, 21 rebounds and 12 blocks against the Jazz
22 points, 25 rebounds and 10 blocks against the Magic
Olajuwon was selected by the Rockets with the first pick in the first round in 1984. As a very comprehensive player on both offense and defense, he can often play performances that fill up the data sheet on the court. In the 1989-1990 season, the 26-year-old Olajuwon averaged 24.3 points, 14 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 2.1 steals and 4.6 blocks per game. His rebounds and blocks were both career highs that year, so he also successfully won the awards of rebounding king and block king in the regular season.
At the beginning of the season, the Rockets and the Jazz met for the first time. In order to win the game, Olajuwon played for 42 minutes and scored 24 points, 21 rebounds, 2 assists, 5 steals and 21 blocks, showing super dominance on both offense and defense. A month later, in the game against the Magic, Olajuwon once again showed his comprehensive offense and defense. In that game, he scored 32 points, 25 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals and 10 blocks to lead the team to end the losing streak. He also became the only player besides Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to score 20 points, 20 rebounds and 10 blocks twice.
3. Elvin Hayes (1978-1979 season)
22 points, 27 rebounds, 11 blocks against the Pistons
In 1968, Hayes was selected by the Rockets with the first pick in the first round. He averaged 28.4 points, 17.1 rebounds, and 1.4 assists in his rookie season. However, after only four seasons with the Rockets, Hayes moved to the Wizards, and his statistics in each season were basically maintained at 20+10. After the league began to count blocks, Hayes also became the league's top blocker. He averaged more than 2 blocks per game for 8 consecutive seasons.
In the 1977-1978 season, the 33-year-old Hayes' regular season offensive performance fluctuated. He averaged 19.7 points, 13.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.2 steals, and 2.3 blocks per game. His average of 19.7 points per game also set a new career low. However, in the mid-season game against the Pistons, Hayes replicated Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's performance that year. He scored 22 points, 27 rebounds and 11 blocks to lead the team to victory. It is worth mentioning that although Hayes' performance in the regular season declined this year, he led the team to win the championship in the playoffs. He averaged 22.5 points, 14 rebounds, 2 assists and 2.7 blocks per game throughout the playoffs.
4. O'Neal (1993-1994 season)
24 points, 28 rebounds and 15 blocks against the Nets
O'Neal showed his unique talent as soon as he entered the league in 1992. In his rookie season, he averaged 23.4 points, 13.9 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 3.5 blocks per game. In the 1993-1994 season, O'Neal, who was more adapted to the NBA, also played better. In the regular season, he averaged 29.3 points, 13.2 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 2.9 blocks per game. The 21-year-old O'Neal was already dominant on the court.
In a game against the Nets that season, O'Neal proved to the outside world how terrifying he was in his prime. He played only 36 minutes in that game and scored 24 points, 28 rebounds and 15 blocks with 12 of 19 shots. It can be seen that whether on the offensive or defensive end, O'Neal can always destroy his opponents in the way he is best at. He was only a sophomore rookie at that time. Later, when he really entered his peak period, O'Neal also played the strength of the league's top player.
5. Sean Bradley (1998-1999 season)
22 points, 22 rebounds, 13 blocks against the Trail Blazers
Although Bradley never achieved the same level of success as O'Neal, Olajuwon and others in his career, he was undoubtedly one of the top blue-collar players in the league at his peak, and he was best at protecting the rim. In his 12 seasons, he averaged more than 2.5 blocks per game in 8 seasons, and was elected the block king in the 1996-1997 season with an average of 3.4 blocks per game.
Bradley played for the Mavericks in the 1998-1999 season. He averaged 8.6 points, 8 rebounds and 3.2 blocks in the regular season. In a game against the Trail Blazers, he scored 22 points, 22 rebounds and 13 blocks in a single game. In that game, "Roaring God" Wallace and O'Neal also suffered a lot under him. The latter was blocked four times by Bradley in the final quarter.
6. Joakim Noah (2012-2013 season)
Scored 23 points, 21 rebounds and 11 blocks against the 76ers
Noah was selected by the Bulls in 2007. When the team rose later, Noah also played the role of the team's core inside line. Although his data in each season was not very luxurious, the Bulls at that time still couldn't do without him. In the 2012-2013 season, Noah gradually reached his peak, averaging 11.9 points, 11.1 rebounds, 4 assists, 1.2 steals and 2.1 blocks per game, all of which set new career highs. This year, he was also selected to the All-Star Game for the first time.
During the season, in the game against the 76ers, Noah played one of the best games of his career. He played 45 minutes, made 8 of 12 shots, scored 23 points, 21 rebounds and 11 blocks to lead the team to victory. In the following season, Noah was also selected to the All-NBA First Team with an average of 12.6 points, 1.3 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.5 blocks per game. In addition, he was elected DPOY that year.