Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, LeBron James or Stephen Curry sometimes push the limits and equal or beat old records that we thought were untouchable. However, this generation has not yet achieved one of the league's myths: the “quadruple-double”.
It is still owned by only four players: Nate Thurmond, Alvin Robertson, Hakeem Olajuwon and David Robinson. It was on March 29, 1990 that “The Dream” made the third in history. Against the Bucks, the Rockets pivot indeed produced an incredible copy of 18 points, 16 rebounds, 10 assists and 11 blocks!
“I think I am a complete player”declared the future MVP and champion after the meeting. “It’s a real achievement for me. I knew I was missing three blocks and three passes (in the third quarter) and when I blocked, I then thought about making the pass. »
He hadn't gone far a few weeks before
This feat comes a few weeks after a first “alert”. On March 3, 1990, “The Dream” had compiled 29 points, 18 rebounds, 11 blocks, 9 assists and 5 steals against the Warriors. However, after the match, Don Chaney, the Rockets coach, wanted to watch the match again because he felt that an assist had been forgotten to his All-Star in the first half. The “quadruple-double” was therefore announced by the franchise.
Except that the vice president of the league at the time, Rod Thorn, had reviewed the game and decided that he had not made 10 passes – corridor noise even say that he only made 6 or 7 “real” passes. “A statistical sheet must not be changed with the aim of achieving an exploit”, Rod Thorn announcedin the form of a lesson. “It’s up to the league to make any changes. »
Once the incident was closed, Hakeem Olajuwon took his revenge and permanently wrote his name in NBA history. “It’s rarer than a hole-in-one in golf, only three players have done it”will recall, admiringly, Del Harris, the coach of the Bucks, while waiting four seasons later that of David Robinson.
