5 oldest NBA players to record a triple double

Oscar Robertson held the record for the most triple-doubles in NBA history, with 181 triple-doubles within a span of 14 seasons, until May 10, 2021, when it was broken by former Washington Wizards point guard Russell Westbrook. The Hall of Famer's record was thought to be unbreakable, as he has held the record for 47 years.

Russell Westbrook is the league's career leader in triple-doubles with 184 and gives the Lakers another playmaker to pair with All-Stars LeBron James and Davis. spectrumnews1.com/ca/la-west/spo…

Westbrook broke the record in Monday night's fixture against the Atlanta Hawks when he registered 28 points, 21 assists and 13 rebounds, although the Wizards lost the game with a point differential (125-124). Westbrook now holds the record for the most triple-doubles, having registered 184 triple-doubles in his 13-year career.

Let's dive into the five oldest NBA players to record a triple-double.

Top five oldest NBA players to register a triple-double

#5 Elvin Hayes (38 years and 148 days)

(L-R) Dwight Howard greets a large crowd of fans after he was introduced as a Houston Rocket along with former Houston Rocket greats Hakeem Olajuwon, Ralph Sampson, Elvin Hayes, Yao Ming and Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey (2R) on July 13, 2013 in Houston, Texas.

Elvin Hayes ranks fourth oldest as he registered a triple-double (16 points, 17 rebounds, 11 assists) at age 38 years and 148 days for the Houston Rockets in a game they lost to the San Antonio Spurs. The Big E added to his already well-decorated career the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1990 for his stellar impact on the game.

Hayes made his debut in the NBA as a Houston Rockets (formerly San Diego Rockets) No. 1 overall pick in the 1968 NBA draft and featured for a total of 16 seasons in the league. With a career average of 21 points, 12.5 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 1303 appearances.

Players 37+ to record a triple-double in the last 50 seasons: Pau Gasol, Tim Duncan, Jason Kidd, Karl Malone, John Stockton and Elvin Hayes.

His talent was rewarded with a plethora of awards, including an NBA championship title in 1978, a 12-time All-Star selection, a two-time rebounding leader (1970, 1974), a 3-time All-NBA First Team and Second Team selection.

As a rookie in his debut season, he led the league in points and points per game, becoming the 1969 scoring champion.

#4 Tim Duncan (38 years and 224 days)

Tim Duncan #21 of the San Antonio Spurs looks on during the game against the New York Knicks during their game at Madison Square Garden on March 17, 2015 in New York City.

Tim Duncan started his NBA career at age 21 with the Spurs as the first overall pick in the 1996 draft. His loyalty was uncontested as he spent his entire career with the Spurs, etching his name in the hearts of the franchise and its fans. He recorded a career average of 19 points, 10.8 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 1392 outings.

The Big Fundamental is largely considered to be the greatest power forward in league history. He was the 1998 Rookie of the Year, eight-time All-Defensive First Team, 10-time All-NBA First Team, six MVP award holder (2 MVPs, 3 Finals MVP, All-Star Game MVP) and five-time championship rings.

Duncan ranks third on the list with a triple-double (14 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists) recorded at age 38 years and 224 days against the Memphis Grizzlies on Dec. 5, 2014. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame as a player in 2020 and had his shirt no. 21 retired by the Spurs organization.