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Is the NBA quadruple-double extinct?

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 Only four NBA players have done it - registering double-digits in four major stats in a single game. And it has been more than 30 years since anyone has done it.


David Robinson accomplished the feat in 1994, coming away with 34 points, 10 boards, 10 assists and 10 blocks. Nate Thurmond, Alvin Robertson and Hakeem Olajuwon also did it in prior years. 

To accomplish a quad-double, it pays to be big and a defensive-minded player. All of the above foursome won the Defensive-Player-of-the-Year Award at least once, and three were centers - with Robertson being the sole non-center. Points, Rebounds and Assists seem to be the common denominator, and the fourth stat was blocks for the three centers - but steals for Robertson. Here's Nate Thurmond on quad-doubles (per Wikipedia):

"The reason why [the quadruple-double] is such a hard thing to accomplish is because it requires a player to be completely dominant on both ends of the court without being too selfish—so he can get the assists—and without fouling out trying to block every shot or grab every rebound. A lot of guys can get the points, rebounds and assists, but it's the defensive stuff that messes everybody up. You have to love defense to get a quadruple-double. There's no way around it.["

Larry Bird came close on February 18, 1985 versus the Jazz. He notched 30 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists and NINE steals in ONLY 33 MINUTES. He knew after three quarters that he was on the verge of a quadruple-double, but he decided to sit and not go for it. The game was already in hand for Boston. 

So, will we see another quad-double?  Looking at the history, it probably will be done (if at all)  by a defensive-minded big man with points, rebounds, assists and blocks. Victor Wembanyama could be that guy. He checks the right boxes.



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