Rajon Rondo chasing history.

[Son_Of_Saul]

Kings won their 5th straight last night and 8 of their last 10. Rondo added his 6th triple double of the season, and his 28th regular season triple double (38 career triple doubles including playoffs).

What this means is that Rondo has now tied Michael Jordan for regular season triple doubles at 28, which is 10th all-time on the historical list for regular season triple doubles.

Grant Hill had 29 regular season triple doubles and is in 9th place on the all-time list.
John Havlicek had 30 career regular season triple doubles and is in 8th place all-time.


What's interesting is that if one were to count regular season games and playoff performances, Rondo suddenly moves a step closer to the front of the line.

1. Oscar Robertson - 181 reg. season and 9 playoff triple doubles = 190 total.
2. Magic Johnson - 138 reg. season plus 30 playoff triple doubles = 168 total.
3. Jason Kidd - 107 reg. season plus 11 playoff triple doubles = 118 total.
4. Wilt Chamberlin - 78 reg. season plus 9 = 87 total.
5. Larry Bird - 59 reg. season plus 10 = 69 total.
6. LeBron James - 47 reg. season plus 14 = 61 total.
7.Fat Lever - 43 reg. season plus 3= 46 total.
8. Rajon Rondo - 28 reg. season plus 10 - 38 total.
9. John Havlicek - 30 reg. season plus 5 - 35 total.

* Special note: Rondo is the only player on this list who stands smaller than 6'4".

He likely won't catch James or Bird, but passing Lever would be a huge historical step considering Rondo would be second on the list as far as true point guards are concerned (sorry, Magic).


*I checked various sources for this information, so if the statistics are off for any triple doubles, please feel free to add to the thread and I will make an edit.

 

[throatpoker]

Jason Kidd is 6'2.75, 6'3.75 with shoes. It's always nice when players are in the Olympics so we get to see their true height. I remember when the entire original dream team lost 2 inches

 

[ThroughBlue]

The Big O 190 triple double lol

 

[Kycatspaws]

@RajonRondo has set the Sacramento era record for most triple-doubles in a season (6).

 

[BigBlueFanGA]

The Big O 190 triple double lol

Yep, that is amazing.

 

[Bluegrass79]

The BIG O was freaking dominant ! Magic Johnson played his ass off in those playoffs ...damn.
Rondo is on a hell of a list. Only the best that played with the most heart are on that list.

Wilt Chamberlain the only true center on that list. Almost unheard of for center's to get triple doubles.

No Jordan? I be damn. I thought he was king...lol. Not being on this badass list is surprising. Jordan played with heart. Heart is what generates triple doubles imo.

 

[TruBluCatFan]

The Big O averaged a triple double for a season. How crazy is that.

 

[Bluegrass79]

The Big O averaged a triple double for a season. How crazy is that.

Rondo can get close to that. He can do 12pts, 10assist, 7 rebound all day long.

 

[Son_Of_Saul]

Rondo can get close to that. He can do 12pts, 10assist, 7 rebound all day long.

Makes ya wonder if he had an additional 5 inches or so, would he be able to average a triple double? I say yes.

 

[Son_Of_Saul]

Jason Kidd is 6'2.75, 6'3.75 with shoes. It's always nice when players are in the Olympics so we get to see their true height. I remember when the entire original dream team lost 2 inches

And Rondo is about 6'1" with shoes, so probably closer to 6'0" without them.

I never understood the purpose of placing an emphasis on a player without shoes since they never go barefoot in a game. Reach and athleticism is usually what matters the most and Rondo has both.