Quadruple-Doubles in NBA History

A quadruple-double occurs when a player records double figures in four major statistical categories during the same game. The performances below are the official quadruple-doubles listed in NBA history.

According to several unofficial box scores from the era, Wilt Chamberlain recorded several performances that would qualify as quadruple-doubles.

Blocks and steals were not officially kept by the NBA until 1972, so while these quadruple-doubles may have occurred, they are not recognized as official NBA records.

The following are the unofficial Wilt Chamberlain quadruple-double performances listed on this page:

There are questions about the authenticity of Chamberlain's reported 24 blocks in the 1968 game against the Lakers. If the total is accurate, it would be an NBA record.

The reported 12 steals in the same game would also make it the only known quintuple-double in NBA history.

Chamberlain's longtime rival, Bill Russell, may have one-upped Wilt. In 1961, Russell posted what would be the earliest known quadruple-double. If steals had been officially recorded, his total would also represent a remarkable steals mark.

It is very likely that several more unofficial quadruple-doubles occurred during the early years of professional basketball but have been forgotten over time or cannot be verified because complete statistical records do not exist.

If you have found another possible example, please let us know at rednecksbasketball@yahoo.com.