The NBA is full of
mind-blowing records that get all the attention—Wilt’s 100-point game, Russell’s 11 rings, and LeBron’s all-time scoring dominance. But
what about the records that don’t get enough love? π€π Here are the most
insane, underrated, and downright unbelievable NBA records that barely anyone talks about!
⏳ Fastest Triple-Double in NBA History! ⚡π¨
Who do you think holds the record for the fastest triple-double ever? Magic? LeBron? Nope! Nikola JokiΔ owns this insane record. In 2018, he recorded a triple-double in just 14 minutes and 33 seconds! π±π―
π Stat Line: 30 PTS, 15 REB, 17 AST in a game vs. the Bucks.
That’s right—in under one quarter of play, he filled up the stat sheet like no other!
⛔ Most Blocks in a Single Game! π«π
Shot blockers like Mutombo and Olajuwon were legendary, but the single-game block record? That belongs to Elmore Smith with 17 blocks in one game in 1973. π️❌
Think about it—17 rejections! Most players struggle to get that in a week, let alone in a single game.
π― The Ultimate Free Throw King! πΉ✅
Forget about Steph, Nash, or Ray Allen—the best free-throw shooter in NBA history is Jose CalderΓ³n! π²
π In the 2008-09 season, CalderΓ³n made 151 of 154 free throws, shooting a ridiculous 98.1% for the year!
Even Steph Curry hasn’t been able to match that efficiency in a full season. Automatic from the stripe! πΉπ―
π♂️ Longest NBA Career Without a Playoff Game! π·
Playing in the NBA for years without making the playoffs? That’s tough. But Tom Van Arsdale took it to another level.
π He played 929 games across 12 seasons… and never made the playoffs! π¨π
Can you imagine grinding through a decade of basketball without ever seeing postseason action? Talk about bad luck.
π₯ Most Points in a Quarter by a Single Player! π
You might know about Klay Thompson’s insane 37-point quarter in 2015. But did you know he did it on only 13 shots?! π³π
π He went 13-for-13 in the quarter, including 9-for-9 from deep.
That wasn’t just a hot streak—it was pure basketball insanity! π₯π―
π The One-Game Rebounding Monster! π
Dennis Rodman was a rebounding beast, but he never grabbed 55 boards in a game like Wilt Chamberlain did in 1960. π΅πͺ
That’s right—Wilt hauled in 55 rebounds in a single game against the Celtics!
To put that in perspective, some teams don’t even get 55 rebounds in a game today.
π Most Personal Fouls in NBA History! π¨
Not all records are good ones! Who has committed the most fouls ever?
π Kareem Abdul-Jabbar holds this record with 4,657 fouls! ππ«
But hey, when you play 20 seasons, you’re bound to rack up some infractions.
π The Longest Shot Ever Made! π―
Forget half-court shots—the longest shot ever made in an NBA game was 89 feet! π±π
π Baron Davis hit this full-court miracle in 2001 while playing for the Charlotte Hornets.
That’s basically a football field-length shot hitting nothing but net. Unreal! π₯
π₯ Most Points Ever Scored Without a Three-Pointer! π
With no three-point line in his era, Wilt Chamberlain still managed to drop 100 points in a game. But did you know the most points scored in the three-point era without making a three?
π Shaquille O’Neal scored 61 points in a game without taking a single shot beyond 15 feet! π€―πͺ
In today’s NBA, where even centers shoot threes, this record is insane.
π Most Turnovers in a Game! ❌
Superstars dominate games, but they also make mistakes. Who had the worst turnover performance in history?
π Jason Kidd holds the record with 14 turnovers in one game! π¬π¨
Ball-handling wizard or not, that’s a nightmare for any coach.
Conclusion – Respect the Forgotten Records! ππ
While some NBA records get all the attention, these underrated and forgotten records are just as mind-blowing! Whether it’s JokiΔ’s fastest triple-double, Wilt’s 55 rebounds, or Klay’s historic quarter, these moments remind us how wild the NBA can be.
π₯ Which of these records surprised you the most? Let us know! ππ¬
