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List of NBA career playoff triple-double leaders

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A list of National Basketball Association (NBA) players by total career Playoffs triple-doubles recorded.

A progressive list of playoff triple-double leaders showing how the record increased through the years.

Triple-double leaders

The following is a list of National Basketball Association players by total career Playoffs triple-doubles recorded.[1]

Magic Johnson has the most triple-doubles in NBA playoffs history.
^ Denotes active player
* Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
† Not yet eligible for Hall of Fame consideration[a]

Statistics accurate as of the 2026 NBA playoffs.

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Rank Player Position(s) Playoff team(s) played for (years)[b] Total Games
played		 Points
per game[c]		 Rebounds
per game[c]		 Assists
per game[c]
1Magic Johnson*PGLos Angeles Lakers (1980–1991, 1996) 30190 19.5 7.7 12.3
2LeBron James^SFCleveland Cavaliers (2006–2010, 2015–2018)
Miami Heat (2011–2014)
Los Angeles Lakers (2020–2021, 2023–2026)		 28302 28.2 8.9 7.2
3Nikola Jokić^CDenver Nuggets (2019–2026) 23100 27.4 12.4 7.7
4Russell Westbrook†PGOklahoma City Thunder (2010–2014, 2016–2019)
Houston Rockets (2020)
Washington Wizards (2021)
Los Angeles Clippers (2023–2024)
Denver Nuggets (2025)		12135 22.5 6.7 7.1
5Jason Kidd*PGPhoenix Suns (1997–2001)
New Jersey Nets (2002–2007)
Dallas Mavericks (2008–2012)
New York Knicks (2013)		 11 158 12.9 6.7 8.0
6Larry Bird*SF/PFBoston Celtics (1980–1988, 1990–1992) 10164 23.8 10.3 6.5
Luka Dončić^PGDallas Mavericks (2020–2022, 2024)
Los Angeles Lakers (2025)		 55 30.9 9.2 7.8
Draymond Green^PFGolden State Warriors (2013–2019, 2022–2023, 2025) 169 11.4 8.6 6.0
Rajon RondoPGBoston Celtics (2008–2012)
Dallas Mavericks (2015)
Chicago Bulls (2017)
New Orleans Pelicans (2018)
Los Angeles Lakers (2020)
Los Angeles Clippers (2021)		 134 12.5 5.6 8.5
10Wilt Chamberlain*CPhiladelphia/San Francisco Warriors (1960–1962, 1964)
Philadelphia 76ers (1965–1968)
Los Angeles Lakers (1969–1973)		 9160 22.5 24.5 4.2
11 Oscar Robertson*PGCincinnati Royals (1962–1967)
Milwaukee Bucks (1971–1974)		 8 86 22.2 6.7 8.8
12 John Havlicek*SFBoston Celtics (1963–1969, 1972–1977) 5 172 21.9 6.9 4.8
13Giannis Antetokounmpo^PFMilwaukee Bucks (2015, 2017–2023, 2025) 484 27.0 12.2 5.3
Charles Barkley*PFPhiladelphia 76ers (1985–1987, 1989–1991)
Phoenix Suns (1993–1996)
Houston Rockets (1997–1999)		 123 23.0 12.9 3.9
Elgin Baylor*SFMinneapolis/Los Angeles Lakers (1959–1970) 134 27.0 –[d] –[e]
Tim Duncan*PF/CSan Antonio Spurs (1998–1999, 2001–2016) 251 20.6 11.4 3.0
Walt Frazier*PGNew York Knicks (1968–1975) 93 20.7 7.2 6.4
James Harden^SG/PGOklahoma City Thunder (2010–2012)
Houston Rockets (2013–2020)
Brooklyn Nets (2021)
Philadelphia 76ers (2022–2023)
Los Angeles Clippers (2024–2025)
Cleveland Cavaliers (2026)		 191 22.2 5.4 6.4
Scottie Pippen*SFChicago Bulls (1987–1998)
Houston Rockets (1999)
Portland Trail Blazers (2000–2003)		 208 17.5 7.6 5.0
20Jimmy Butler^SF/SGChicago Bulls (2012–2015, 2017)
Minnesota Timberwolves (2018)
Philadelphia 76ers (2019)
Miami Heat (2020–2023)
Golden State Warriors (2025)		 3130 21.1 6.2 4.7
Stephen Curry^PGGolden State Warriors (2013–2019, 2022–2023, 2025) 155 26.8 5.3 6.1
Clyde Drexler*SGPortland Trail Blazers (1984–1994)
Houston Rockets (1995–1998)		 145 20.4 6.9 6.1
Kevin Garnett*PFMinnesota Timberwolves (1997–2004)
Boston Celtics (2008, 2010–2013)
Brooklyn Nets (2014)		 143 18.2 10.7 3.3
Tom Gola*SFPhiladelphia Warriors (1956, 1958, 1960–1962) 39 11.1 10.0 4.5
Blake GriffinPFLos Angeles Clippers (2012–2017)
Detroit Pistons (2019)
Brooklyn Nets (2021–2022)
Boston Celtics (2023)		 68 18.2 7.7 3.5
Fat LeverPGPortland Trail Blazers (1983–1984)
Denver Nuggets (1985–1990)		 48 12.4 5.8 6.2
Chris Paul†PGNew Orleans Hornets (2008–2009, 2011)
Los Angeles Clippers (2012–2017)
Houston Rockets (2018–2019)
Oklahoma City Thunder (2020)
Phoenix Suns (2021–2023)		 149 20.0 4.9 8.3
Bill Russell*CBoston Celtics (1957–1969) 165 16.2 24.9 –[f]
Ben Simmons^PGPhiladelphia 76ers (2018–2019, 2021)
Los Angeles Clippers (2025)		 39 12.2 7.2 6.6
Lenny Wilkens*PGSt. Louis Hawks (1961, 1963–1968) 64 16.1 5.8 –[g]
Rank Name Pos Team(s) played for (years)[b] Total Games
played		 Points
per game[c]		 Rebounds
per game[c]		 Assists
per game[c]
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Progressive list of triple-double leaders

This is a progressive list of triple-double leaders showing how the record increased through the years.[2]

Statistics accurate as of the 2026 NBA playoffs.

^ Active NBA player
* Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
§ 1st time eligible for Hall of Fame in 2027[3]
Team abbreviations Team(s) listed indicates the team(s) the player was on when the player established the record.
ATLAtlanta HawksCLECleveland CavaliersKCKKansas City KingsMINMinnesota TimberwolvesPHWPhiladelphia WarriorsSYRSyracuse Nationals
BALBaltimore BulletsDENDenver NuggetsLACLos Angeles ClippersNJNNew Jersey NetsPHXPhoenix SunsUTAUtah Jazz
BOSBoston CelticsDETDetroit PistonsLALLos Angeles LakersNOHNew Orleans HornetsPORPortland Trail BlazersWASWashington Wizards
BUFBuffalo BravesGSWGolden State WarriorsMEMMemphis GrizzliesNYKNew York KnicksSACSacramento Kings
CHIChicago BullsHOUHouston RocketsMIAMiami HeatOKCOklahoma City ThunderSASSan Antonio Spurs
CINCincinnati RoyalsINDIndiana PacersMILMilwaukee BucksPHIPhiladelphia 76ersSTLSt. Louis Hawks
More information Season, Year-by-year leader ...
Triple-doubles leader at the end of every season
Season Year-by-year leaderTD3 Active player leaderTD3 Career recordTD3 Single season recordTD3 Season
1950–51 none0 none0 none0 none01950–51
1951–52 Dick McGuire*NYK1 Dick McGuire*NYK1 Dick McGuire*NYK1 Dick McGuire*NYK 11951–52
1952–53 none01952–53
1953–54 Jack NicholsBOS1 Dick McGuire*NYK
 Dick McGuire*NYK
 Dick McGuire*NYK
 1953–54
1954–55 none01954–55
1955–56 Tom Gola*PHW1 Dick McGuire*NYK
Tom Gola*PHW		 Dick McGuire*NYK
Tom Gola*PHW		 Dick McGuire*NYK
Tom Gola*PHW		 1955–56
1956–57 none 0 Dick McGuire*NYK
 1956–57
1957–58 Bob Cousy*BOS1 Dick McGuire*DET
Tom Gola*PHW
Bob Cousy*BOS		 Dick McGuire*DET
Tom Gola*PHW
Bob Cousy*BOS		 Dick McGuire*DET
Tom Gola*PHW
Bob Cousy*BOS		 1957–58
1958–59 Bob Cousy*BOS2 Bob Cousy*BOS21958–59
1959–60 Tom Gola*PHW2 Tom Gola*PHW3 Tom Gola*PHW3 Tom Gola*PHW 21959–60
1960–61 Elgin Baylor*LAL11960–61
1961–62 Oscar Robertson*CIN
Guy Rodgers*PHW
Bill Russell*BOS		1961–62
1962–63 Oscar Robertson*CIN5 Oscar Robertson*CIN6 Oscar Robertson*CIN6 Oscar Robertson*CIN 51962–63
1963–64 Jerry Lucas*CIN
Elgin Baylor*LAL
Oscar Robertson*CIN		 1 771963–64
1964–65 Bill Russell*BOS
Wilt Chamberlain*PHI		1964–65
1965–66 Lenny Wilkens*STL
Bill Russell*BOS
Oscar Robertson*CIN		 881965–66
1966–67 Wilt Chamberlain*PHI7 Wilt Chamberlain*PHI
Oscar Robertson*CIN		 Wilt Chamberlain*PHI
Oscar Robertson*CIN		 Wilt Chamberlain*PHI 71966–67
1967–68 John Havlicek*BOS21967–68
1968–691968–69
1969–70 Walt Frazier*NYK Wilt Chamberlain*LAL9 Wilt Chamberlain*LAL91969–70
1970–71 Billy Cunningham*PHI
Wes Unseld*BAL		 11970–71
1971–72 Walt Frazier*NYK
John Havlicek*BOS		1971–72
1972–73 none 01972–73
1973–74 Oscar Robertson*MIL81973–74
1974–75 John Havlicek*BOS51974–75
1975–76 Dave Cowens*BOS
 11975–76
1976–77 Bill Walton*POR1976–77
1977–78 none 01977–78
1978–79 Walt Frazier*NYK41978–79
1979–80 Magic Johnson*LAL 5 Magic Johnson*LAL51979–80
1980–81 Larry Bird*BOS
 31980–81
1981–82 Magic Johnson*LAL6 11 Magic Johnson*LAL111981–82
1982–83 2 13131982–83
1983–84 5 18181983–84
1984–85 Clyde Drexler*POR
Magic Johnson*LAL		2 20201984–85
1985–86 Larry Bird*BOS
Magic Johnson*LAL		3 23231985–86
1986–87 Magic Johnson*LAL 26261986–87
1987–88 Dennis Johnson*BOS
James Worthy*LAL		11987–88
1988–89 Michael Jordan*CHI
Isiah Thomas*DET		1988–89
1989–90 Larry Bird*BOS
Hakeem Olajuwon*HOU
Scottie Pippen*CHI		1989–90
1990–91 Magic Johnson*LAL4 30301990–91
1991–92 Scottie Pippen*CHI1 Larry Bird*BOS101991–92
1992–93 Charles Barkley*PHX2 Charles Barkley*PHX41992–93
1993–94 Mookie BlaylockATL1993–94
1994–95 none01994–95
1995–96 Scottie Pippen*CHI1 Magic Johnson*LAL301995–96
1996–97 none0 Charles Barkley*PHX
Scottie Pippen*CHI		41996–97
1997–98 Mark JacksonIND11997–98
1998–99 none01998–99
1999–00 Kevin Garnett*MIN21999–00
2000–01 John Stockton*UTA1 Scottie Pippen*CHI2000–01
2001–02 Jason Kidd*NJN4 Jason Kidd*NJN52001–02
2002–03 Tim Duncan*SAS2 62002–03
2003–04 Kevin Garnett*MIN
Jason Kidd*NJN
Chris Webber*SAC		1 72003–04
2004–05 Jason Kidd*NJN
Steve Nash*PHX		 82004–05
2005–06 LeBron James^CLE2 92005–06
2006–07 Jason Kidd*NJN 112006–07
2007–08 LeBron James^CLE
12007–08
2008–09 Rajon RondoBOS32008–09
2009–10 LeBron James^CLE
22009–10
2010–11 LeBron James^MIA

12010–11
2011–12 Rajon RondoBOS42011–12
2012–13 LeBron James^MIA3 LeBron James^MIA
2012–13
2013–14 Russell Westbrook†OKC LeBron James^
MIA 2013–14
CLE 2014–18
LAL 2018–26		2013–14
2014–15 LeBron James^CLE 142014–15
2015–16 LeBron James^CLE2 162015–16
2016–17 LeBron James^CLE
3 192016–17
2017–18 LeBron James^CLE4 232017–18
2018–19 Draymond Green^GSW62018–19
2019–20 LeBron James^LAL5 282019–20
2020–21 Russell Westbrook†WAS22020–21
2021–22 Giannis Antetokounmpo^MIL
Ja Morant^MEM		12021–22
2022–23 Nikola Jokić^DEN10Nikola Jokić^DEN102022–23
2023–24 Luka Dončić^DAL72023–24
2024–25 Nikola Jokić^DEN32024–25
2025–26 Nikola Jokić^DEN
Karl-Anthony Towns^NYK		22025–26
Season Year-by-year leaderTD3 Active player leaderTD3 Career recordTD3 Single season recordTD3 Season
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Facts

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Notes

  1. [a]
    A player is not eligible for induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame until he has been fully retired for two calendar years.
  2. [b]
    American Basketball Association (ABA) teams other than those admitted into the NBA in 1976 are not included; each year is linked to an article about that particular NBA season. The years listed are only ones in which the player played in a playoff game.
  3. [c]
    Rounded to the nearest tenth.
  4. [d]
    Rebounds not recorded for all of Baylor's playoff series.
  5. [e]
    Assists not recorded for all of Baylor's playoff series.
  6. [f]
    Assists not recorded for all of Russell's playoff series.
  7. [g]
    Assists not recorded for all of Wilkens's playoff series.

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