Nikola Jokic is now just nine triple-doubles away from equalling Russell Westbrook’s all-time NBA record after reaching another major career milestone.
The Denver Nuggets superstar recorded his 200th career triple-double on Wednesday night, finishing with 21 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists in a 104-91 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans.
Jokic shot eight of 13 from the field and became just the second player in NBA history to reach 200 triple-doubles, joining Westbrook in an exclusive club, according to Yahoo Sports.
Westbrook retired from the NBA in August with 209 career triple-doubles, having previously surpassed Oscar Robertson’s longstanding record of 181 in 2021.
Now, just five years later, his own record is under serious threat.
Jokic entered the 2026-27 season as the league’s active triple-double leader, and Wednesday’s performance marked his second in just four games.
The three-time MVP recorded 34 triple-doubles last season alone, meaning he could overtake Westbrook within the opening months of the current campaign if he maintains a similar pace.
For context, Magic Johnson finished his career with 138 triple-doubles, while Philadelphia 76ers star LeBron James currently sits fifth on the all-time list with 125.
James is the only other active NBA player to have recorded at least 100 career triple-doubles.
Meanwhile, Denver had little trouble taking care of New Orleans on Wednesday.
The Nuggets led from start to finish, with Jamal Murray contributing a team-high 23 points, including five three-pointers on 11 attempts.
Aaron Gordon also recorded a double-double, finishing with 15 points and 11 rebounds as Denver improved to 2-2 on the season.
Zion Williamson led the Pelicans with 25 points and five rebounds, while rookie Derik Queen added 11 points and 12 rebounds off the bench.
The defeat left New Orleans winless through its opening four games.
With Jokic already averaging a triple-double every other game to begin the season, Westbrook’s record is firmly within reach.
And at 31 years old, Jokic could have plenty of time to extend that record well beyond 209.
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