The Ever-Elusive Triple-Double

It's pretty difficult to get a triple-double in the NBA. Unless you're Oscar Robertson or Ice Cube, you don't just mess around and get a triple-double. Because this feat is so rare and respected, it has reduced a few NBA players to some shameful shit in trying to accomplish the ever-elusive triple-double. The most recent culprit: the Washington Wizard's Andray Blatche. This video breaks it down pretty well:



While this is far from the most shameful attempt at completing a triple-double, it's still pretty despicable. First, he starts pouting when his teammate Cartier Martin catches a Chris Douglas-Roberts' airball for a rebound, but what's even more deplorable is when he tries to convince the Nets' Yi Jianlian to not box out and let him grab the rebound off of Javale McGee's second free throw. Yi's reaction says it all, as he immediately dismisses Blatche's plea. I understand that it's a badge of honor to get a triple-double, but don't give up your dignity in trying to accomplish it.

Which brings me to the two most shameful moments in triple-double history.



First, we have Anthony Bowie, who needed one assist to complete his first career tripe-double, prompting him to call time-out with just seconds left. Magic coach Brian Hill was so disgusted by Bowie's petty stat-padding that he walked away from the huddle, letting Bowie organize the play. Pistons' coach Doug Collins was so irate that he instructed his players to stand away from the play, which led to the league fining him $5,000. If you ask me, Bowie should be the one getting fined. Bowie tries to apologize after getting his 10th assist, but Collins wants nothing to do with him. Anthony Bowie is remembered for this moment more than anything else in his career. Congratulations, you're a petty douche.



Now, for the most shameful attempt at completing a triple-double in NBA history, we have Ricky Davis during his tenure with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Realizing he was just one rebound short, Davis receives the inbounds pass and tosses the ball off of the Jazz's basket in an attempt to pick up his 10th rebound. I'm not totally sure whether he actually was credited for the rebound or not. As you can see, longtime Jazz head coach Jerry Sloan seems less upset than he does astounded. It's as if he can't even comprehend how someone could stoop so low. Apparently the Cavaliers wound up fining Ricky Davis for the play. By the way, I have no idea what's up with the Big Bird birthday party and creepy dude with nipple rings at the end of this video.