Doncic second teenager to record triple-double
With 21 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists in the Mavs’ 116-106 loss in Milwaukee, Luka Doncic became the second-youngest player in NBA history to record a triple-double. Donic, who turns 20 next month, joins Markelle Fultz as the only teenagers to accomplish the feat.
On the final day of the 2017-18 season, Fultz collected 13 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists against the Bucks, being 10 days younger than he is now.
Youngest NBA Players To Record Triple-Doubles
• Markelle Fultz, 76ers — 19 years, 317 days
• Luka Doncic, Mavericks — 19 years, 327 days
• Lonzo Ball, Lakers — 20 years, 15 days
• LeBron James, Cavs — 20 years, 20 days
• Dennis Smith Jr., Mavs –20 years, 34 days
• Lamar Odom, Clippers — 20 years, 65 days
• John Wall, Wizards –20 years, 65 days
• Magic Johnson, Lakers — 20 years, 75 days
Doncic was not in a celebratory mood post-game. “I definitely played poorly,” he admitted. “I didn’t feel well. While I’m pleased about my triple-double, I would have certainly preferred a win and I didn’t perform well at all. I failed to make some shots that should have been easy for me.”
Doncic is leading all rookies in scoring (20.0 points per game), is third in rebounds (6.7) and second in assists at 5.1.
