Jan 2, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) is defended by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Josh Giddey, one of several high-performing rookies this season has created history in the NBA in-game against Dallas Mavericks.
Josh Giddey of Oklahoma City Thunders scored a triple-double with 17 points, 13 rebounds, and 14 assists in a low-scoring game against Dallas Mavericks. With such incredible stats, Josh became the youngest rookie to score a triple-double in NBA regular season.
Previous record holder rookie LaMelo Ball was 19 years 140 days old when he scored his 1st triple-double against Atlanta Hawks in January last year. LaMelo eventually won the rookie of the year award also, playing a vital role in the Charlotte Hornets team.
Josh’s age is 19 years 84 days, when he scored a triple-double, breaking the age criteria by 56 days. Luca Doncic, his opponent for the game also had a triple-double at age 19 years, 327 Days. He now is down to 4th place in the list of youngest to score triple-double.
1. Josh Giddey:: Against Dallas:: 19 yrs, 84 days
2. LaMelo Ball:: Against Atlanta:: 19 yrs, 140 days
3. Markelle Fultz:: Against Milwaukee:: 19 yrs, 317 days
4. Luca Doncic:: Against Milwaukee:: 19 yrs, 327 days
5. Lonzo Ball :: Against Milwaukee :: 20 yrs, 15 days.
Doncic’s rookie production was impressive as he occupies the other 4 spots in the above list, while LeBron James (6th) completes the top 10 with 20 yrs, 20 days.
6th overall pick for the 2021 draft, has been a consistent performer for the OKC team and had 7 double-doubles already in 30 games played. Giddey had mixed feelings about the record as he said, “It’s cool, the individual stats, but a win is always better than individual stats for me. I have said if I’m zero-zero-zero and we win, I’m happier than we have triple-double and we lose”
Josh’s game-high 17 points in the match against Dallas Mavericks were not enough to beat the Mavs. Dallas, who welcomed Luca Doncic and 2 other players from the Covid-19 protocol, managed an 86-95 victory over Oklahoma City Thunders. Doncic scored 15 points and managed 10 assists, 9 rebounds for the Mavs.
OKC interim coach Mike Wilks had praised Giddey and his work ethic. Wilks said, “I’m happy for him. He is a hard worker, I get to spend a lot of time with him, and he is (like) a sponge. He is smart for a young player; I am expecting him to grow and continue to develop.”
Josh Giddey had mentioned his desire to learn and grow. He said that he is learning from every game, and progressing mentally more than focusing on the physicality of the game.
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