No single player holds the record for the most quadruple-doubles in NBA history, as only a handful of players have achieved this rare statistical feat, each recording exactly one.
A quadruple-double is an extremely rare achievement in basketball, occurring when a player records double-digit totals in four of five statistical categories: points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks. To date, only four players have officially recorded a quadruple-double in an NBA regular season or playoff game. Each of these players has one quadruple-double to their name.
Players with an Official NBA Quadruple-Double
The four players who have officially achieved a quadruple-double are:
- Nate Thurmond: Achieved the first official quadruple-double on October 18, 1974, while playing for the Chicago Bulls. His stat line included 22 points, 14 rebounds, 13 assists, and 12 blocks.
- Alvin Robertson: Recorded his quadruple-double on February 18, 1986, as a member of the San Antonio Spurs, tallying 20 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists, and 10 steals.
- Hakeem Olajuwon: Accomplished his quadruple-double on March 29, 1990, for the Houston Rockets, with 18 points, 16 rebounds, 10 assists, and 11 blocks.
- David Robinson: Registered his quadruple-double on February 17, 1994, playing for the San Antonio Spurs, with a stat line of 34 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists, and 10 blocks.
Career Steals for Notable Players
The following table presents the total career steals for some of the players mentioned, as found on StatMuse. These numbers represent total career steals and are not related to the count of quadruple-doubles.
| NAME | Career Steals (STL) |
|---|---|
| D. Robinson | 1,388 |
| H. Olajuwon | 2,162 |
| A. Robertson | 2,112 |
| N. Thurmond | 125 |
