A Truly 'Wild' Statistic: Nikola Jokic and Another Unbelievable Triple-Double Fact

Nikola Jokic boasts an astonishing ratio between his triple-double games and the number of games where he's recorded a dunk.

The Serbian international currently shares the top spot on the all-time triple-double list with Russell Westbrook, a statistic poised to change swiftly once the new season tips off on October 20th. As it stands, Jokic and Westbrook each have 221 triple-doubles when combining regular season and NBA playoff performances.

What's truly remarkable is that Jokic's triple-double tally actually surpasses the number of games in which the Sombor-born basketball star has recorded at least one dunk!

Nikola Jokic has played a total of 910 NBA games, all for the Denver Nuggets. In stark contrast to his 221 triple-double games, Jokic has only dunked in 213 games! It sounds incredible, but he's had more triple-double performances than dunks in eight of those matchups.

Adding to the intrigue, Jokic achieved his career-high of 61 points alongside a triple-double. This occurred in April 2025, during a loss to Minnesota. Curiously, Russell Westbrook committed a foul on a three-point attempt at the end of that game, which allowed the Wolves to overturn the deficit and secure the win.

In the NBA regular season, Jokic has accumulated 198 triple-doubles across 810 games. He's added another 23 in the playoffs, precisely over 100 games played.

Beyond his impressive triple-double figures, Jokic's career averages in the regular season stand at 22.2 points, 11.1 rebounds, and 7.5 assists per game.

In playoff contests, his numbers elevate further, averaging 27.4 points, 12.4 rebounds, and 7.7 assists per game.