Welcome back to Far-Fetched Friday, where every Friday we give you a bold prediction that we believe will come to fruition. This Friday, we look at one of the most coveted prospects ever.
The quadruple double is just what it sounds like, recording double digits in four of the five major statistical categories (points, assists, rebounds, steals, blocks) in one basketball game. There have only been four in NBA history, and the last time it happened was February 17, 1994 when David Robinson recorded 34 points, 10 assists, 10 rebounds, and 10 blocks.
The other games were:
Nate Thurmond in 1974, 22 points, 14 rebounds, 13 assists, 12 blocks
Alvin Robertson in 1986, 20 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists, 10 steals
Hakeem Olajuwon in 1990, 18 points, 16 rebounds, 10 assists, 11 blocks
So, it goes without saying it is extremely difficult to accomplish a quadruple double, but when it does become possible is when you combine a center with extreme defensive skill with a high usage rate offensively. The kind of center like Wembanyama, who recorded 22 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 blocks in a FIBA U-19 Final against a Team USA led by the likes of Chet Holmgren and Jaden Ivey in July of last year.