In basketball, a double-double is a single-game performance in which a player achieves ten or more in two of these five statistical categories:
- points
- rebounds
- assists
- steals
- blocked shots
The first “double” in the term refers to the two (double) of the five categories above, and the second “double” refers to accumulating ten or more (typically double digits) in that category.
Basically, players need to get 10 or more positive actions in two of the above-mentioned statistical sections. That is, he scores 10 or more points, rebounds, assists, recoveries, blocks, etc.
However, as we said above, its accepted everywhere around the world that a double double occurs when 10 or more points and assists are made. Additionally, 10 or more rebounds and 10 or more points is just as good as the previous one. All the other categories are important as well, but when this topic is discussed, they come secondary to these 3.
For example, a player could finish a game with 21 points and 12 rebounds, which would be considered the most common combination of a double double, followed next by points and assists. Both feats are hard to accomplish in a night and even more difficult to achieve consistently. Although rare, a player may also achieve a double double-double, or 20-20, or a triple double-double, or 30-30.
As an anecdote, in the season of 2018-19, Russel Westbrook, under Oklahoma City Thunder, scored about 57 double-doubles. He did not stop at that, as he also scored 34 triple-doubles in that season as well. This record is very memorable as he did most of the double-double with the only rebound and assist, which demonstrates his superior skill level!
As of 2017, Wilt Chamberlain holds the record for the most combined double doubles for regular season and playoff games at 1111.
In order for a player to achieve the feat of a double double, it’s advised that you first keep an eye out for opportunities to get a rebound. Stay close to the net, and pay attention to whoever on your team has gone for the shot. In act, this would also be a good way to earn an assist, which is also another way to get a double double.
At the core of this, however, is your ability to shoot and score – if your shooting skills are lacking, then you can either improve them, or, you can make an effort to also focus on stealing the ball from your opponent, as well as effectively blocking shots, since these are both alternative ways to get a double double.
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