Nikola Jokic targets triple-double record after Russell Westbrook's retirement

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Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Nikola Jokic targets triple-double record after Russell Westbrook's retirement
Summary

Following Russell Westbrook's retirement announcement, Nikola Jokic aims to break the career triple-double record. Jokic, currently with 198 triple-doubles, is 11 away from Westbrook's mark of 209. With Westbrook's departure, Jokic now leads active players in this category. He has consistently averaged a triple-double over the past two seasons, suggesting a strong chance to achieve this feat in the upcoming season. His performance could further cement his legacy as one of the game's greats.

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  • •Russell Westbrook retires after 18 seasons in the NBA
  • •Jokic has 198 career triple-doubles
  • •Jokic needs 11 more to tie Westbrook's record
  • •He averaged 34 triple-doubles the last two seasons
  • •Jokic is the active leader in triple-doubles
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  • 2:12 AMYahoo Sports — Russell Westbrook retires as NBA's triple-double king, but with two players in range to take his crown
  • 6:59 PMYahoo Sports — Nikola Jokic eyeing triple-double record following Russell Westbrook's retirement
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Nikola Jokić is already close to Russell Westbrook's triple-double record.

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Jokic might get the job done this season.

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