Historically, only four players have won a quadruple-double, with only four players, Nate Thurmond, Alvin Robertson, Olajuwon and David Robinson, succeeding in this feat. They have their own characteristics and have achieved all-round talents in attack and defense.
Nate Thurmond was a star of the '70s, and he contributed 22 points, 14 rebounds, 13 assists and 12 blocks against the Bulls, becoming the first player in history to achieve a quadruple-double. Although his career stats were mediocre, with only two first-team selections, he was inducted into the Hall of Fame thanks to the huge impact of his first quadruple-double and the dividends of the times.
Alvin Robertson is a shooting guard who averages 14 points per game in his career, which is enough to be a starter. He is also quite good defensively, winning the steal king three times and Defensive Player of the Year once. He scored 20 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists and 10 steals against the Suns, becoming the only four-double statistic consisting of steals.
Olajuwon is the first of the four centre-forwards, with a well-rounded skill set and a balanced attack and defence. Against the Bucks, Olajuwon showed an impressive impact with 18 points, 16 rebounds, 10 assists and 11 blocks. He fits to be the centerpiece of the team, especially during Jordan's first retirement, when he became a leading figure in the league.
David Robinson is also one of the four centers. Before Duncan joined, he was the absolute core of the team, with 20 points, 10 rebounds and 2 blocks for a long time. At one point, he had 34 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists and 10 blocks, showing excellent all-round skills. If we are in the era of small ball, Robinson's power will be further enhanced.
Among active stars, a triple-double is still a struggle, even though it's no longer so difficult to achieve. Steffen Curry is a triple-double, but average on the defensive end. His defensive prowess wasn't enough to help him achieve a quadruple-double.
Luka Doncic is another player who has frequently scored triple-doubles, but his defensive performance is not outstanding. Whether it's blocks or steals, he looks mediocre. This leaves him with a certain difficulty in achieving a quadruple double.
His focus is on the offensive end, and he shows great power when attacking, but he can't juggle both organization and defense at the same time, and the physical exertion is one of the reasons why he struggles to get a quadruple-double.
Green has come close to a quadruple-double on several occasions, but unfortunately he's no longer at his peak and it's nearly impossible to achieve that feat again.
As for the most promising quadruple-double among the active players, it is Wembanyama. He's an all-around player with well-rounded skills, excellent offensive and defensive abilities, and top-tier tackling ability. At the moment, he is still in the stage of evolution, and once he reaches the full state, it is entirely possible to show the stats of a quadruple double.
Although a quadruple-double has become more difficult in the era of data explosions, the only four players in history, along with the current Wembanyama, have undoubtedly become legends in basketball history. Their achievements demonstrate the power and value of all-round players, while also providing a challenge for those who come after them. As the game evolves further, perhaps more players will be able to set new records in the future, but a quadruple-double is still a very remarkable feat that requires players to excel at multiple levels in order to achieve it. Extended description: From the sun to the Yanzhao Julu in Shanxi, in the long history of basketball, every era has its own bright stars. In the NBA, statistics have never been more developed, and with that comes an overall improvement in basketball tactics and player quality. And the feat of winning four doubles is even more scarce and precious in this era of data blowout, and it is almost an unattainable peak. However, in the long history of basketball, there are still four legendary players who have achieved this unimaginable feat: Nate Thurmond, Alvin Robertson, Olajuwon, and David Robinson. Each of these four players has their own unique characteristics, and they have conquered the fans with their extraordinary all-round performances, leaving their names indelible. While quadruple-doubles are dauntingly rare, there are still current stars who continue to pursue that dream. Players such as Steffen Curry, Luka Doncic, Antetokounmpo and Green are all expected to break that record. Among them, Wembanyama is considered the most promising player to achieve a quadruple-double. With well-rounded skills, excellent offensive and defensive ability, and top-level individual ability, he has become an indispensable member of the team. His offensive prowess is unquestionable: he can score with ease and organise his attacks well. In addition, he is an excellent defensive player who can make all-round interceptions and blocks. In the upcoming races, Wembanyama will continue to work hard to improve his performance and work hard to achieve his dream of a quadruple-double. Although it is very difficult to get a quadruple-double, it is the challenge that inspires the players to go above and beyond to improve. Today's NBA has become a highly competitive, ever-higher league, where every hour, every minute, every second can produce amazing performances. It is believed that in the near future, more players will challenge the feat of quadruple-double and break the record in basketball history again. Finally, just like the charm of basketball, the game never stops, the players are always improving, and the history of basketball will be a new chapter. We are looking forward to and appreciating the feat of winning a quadruple-double, and we applaud the players who are chasing their dreams and pushing the limits!