Every player to record a triple-double in Los Angeles Lakers history
By Jason Reed
More than one triple-double on the Los Angeles Lakers but still single-digits:
Lonzo Ball, 3
Lonzo Ball never quite panned out for the Los Angeles Lakers and was traded in the Anthony Davis deal. However, he did accomplish two cool feats while with the Lakers. He became the youngest player to record a triple-double in league history (a record his brother would break) while also recording a triple-double in the same game as LeBron James.
Lamar Odom, 4
One of the greatest role players in the history of the franchise, Lamar Odom was able to pick up four triple-doubles with the Lakers. Odom nearly averaged a double-double per game with 13.7 points and 9.5 rebounds in his Laker career.
Vlade Divac, 4
Vlade Divac is well-known among Laker fans for two reasons. First, he was traded to the Charlotte Hornets for the pick that became Kobe Bryant. Later, he battled the Lakers as a member of the Sacramento Kings in the playoffs. While a Laker, Divac recorded four triple-doubles.
Julius Randle, 5
While Julius Randle’s peak came years after the Lakers, he was able to record five triple-doubles when he was donning the purple and gold.
Pau Gasol, 5
The Lakers do not win championships 15 and 16 without Pau Gasol, who is still one of the most important trade acquisitions in franchise history. Gasol recorded five triple-doubles as Kobe’s right hand man.
Elmore Smith, 6
Elmore Smith recorded six triple-doubles with the Lakers and all six were triple-doubles in which he recorded 10 or more blocks per game.
Wilt Chamberlain, 8
The Los Angeles Lakers may not have gotten Wilt Chamberlain in his prime but without him Jerry West probably never wins a championship. There were no 100-point games in LA but there were eight triple-doubles.
Russell Westbrook, 9
At the time of writing this Russell Westbrook has recorded nine triple-doubles with the Lakers. Congrats. The team still stinks.