Double-double, triple-double...does it really mean that much?

[cdubdiggity]

Re: Double-double, triple-double...does it really mean that much?

yes they are....y else would they be there? They def r not defensive stats...

[skitch]

Re: Double-double, triple-double...does it really mean that much?

cdubdiggity, they don't count, simple as that. A turnover is a 'destructive' stat to a player, and when you lose possession of the ball to the other team, it isn't something you brag about. Triple doubles only count positive stats.. (Points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)

Quit making yourself look dumb, as we've already has this argument in this very thread.

[charles167]

Re: Double-double, triple-double...does it really mean that much?

Seriously, is it really more impressive if a guy has 20 pts, 10 rebs and 10 assts verses having 20 pts, 9 rebs and 11 assists? I mean the latter does not qualify as a "triple double". It seems like a novelty in that its appeal is being able to say, "triple double" instead of "double double". The same for 20 pts and 9 rebs vs. 10 pts and 10 rebs. In this case Id take the 20 pts even though you cant call it a "double double".

what a dumb question. too see how important it is look at the list of players who achieve them.