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Most triple-doubles through the first 5 seasons of an NBA career since 1975-76, among active players

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Magic Johnson’s record is safe for now. The closest active player, Stephon Castle, would need 27.5 a game over his next 2 seasons.

Most triple-doubles through the first 5 seasons of an NBA career since 1975-76, among active players
#Player and seasonsValue
Magic Johnson1979 – 198459
Paolo Banchero2022 – 20272026-27 still being played5
Stephon Castle2024 – 20273 of 5 seasons5
Amen Thompson2023 – 20274 of 5 seasons4
Victor Wembanyama2023 – 20274 of 5 seasons4
Jaylin Williams2022 – 20272026-27 still being played3
Derik Queen2025 – 20272 of 5 seasons2
Dyson Daniels2022 – 20272026-27 still being played2
Bilal Coulibaly2023 – 20274 of 5 seasons1
Jahmai Mashack2025 – 20272 of 5 seasons1

Method

  • The data has triple-doubles for every game since 1975-76, so 1,260 careers from before then aren't here.
  • 265 careers aren't here because a game in their window has no line recorded.
  • An active player whose first 5 seasons ended before this season is on the all-time board with his rank.