Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green recorded his 100th block of the season in Wednesday's 103-96 win over the Utah Jazz, making him the first player in NBA history with 1,000 points, 500 rebounds, 500 assists, 100 blocks and 100 steals in the same season, per ESPN Stats & Info.
He posted a typically well-rounded stat line Wednesday, finishing with 13 points, eight rebounds, six assists and three blocks in 43 minutes—thereby bringing his season-long totals to 1,018 points, 714 rebounds, 550 assists, 101 blocks and 106 steals.
There is one important caveat, which is that blocks and steals weren't official stats until 1973-74. There were probably multiple players that would have accomplished the feat prior to that time, with Wilt Chamberlain and Oscar Robertson ranking among the most likely candidates.
Green's accomplishment is impressive nonetheless, as he's the first player to finish with even 500 rebounds, 500 assists and 100 blocks in the same season, putting aside the qualifications for points and steals, per ESPN Stats & Info.
He's also one of just two players who has more than five triple-doubles this season ...
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Draymond Green Becomes 1st Player to Record Rare Stat Line in Season
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