NBA Stats: 5 players with the most triple-doubles as a rookie

#2: Ben Simmons

Ben Simmons has been a star turn for the Philadelphia 76ers.

Ben Simmons is a 6'10" point forward who was initially billed to play in the power forward position but has been playing point guard since day one.

Ben Simmons vision and playmaking abilities are just off the charts. Since day one in NBA, he has been a triple-double threat. In his rookie season, Simmons had 12 triple-doubles to his name. He averaged 15.8 points, 8.1 rebounds and 8.2 assists per match during his rookie season. Because of his dominant performances, he was also awarded the Rookie of the Year award despite tough competition from Donovan Mitchell and Jayson Tatum.

Simmons is one of the brightest young stars in the NBA and the Philadelphia 76ers could be contenders for years to come with him and Joel Embiid in the lineup.

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#1: Oscar Robertson

Oscar Robertson had 26 triple-doubles in his rookie season.

Oscar Robertson leads the players with the most triple-doubles as a rookie. He had 26 triple doubles in his rookie season. He is also the current leader in total triple-doubles in the NBA with 181.

Robertson had one of the greatest rookie seasons ever. He averaged an astonishing 30.5 points, 10.1 rebounds and 9.7 assists and won the Rookie of the Year award.

Robertson also became the first player to average a triple double for the entire season in 1961-1962. During the season he averaged 30.8 points, 12.5 rebounds and 11.4 assists. Till date, he remains one of the most versatile players in NBA history.