Again, I don’t want make this a weekly update on the former Wildcats in the NBA, but come on, how could I not post about John Wall’s historic night?
Kentucky’s point guard from last year posted his first career triple-double Wednesday night in the Washington Wizards’ win over the Houston Rockets. Wall had 19 points, 13 assists, 10 rebounds, six steals and just one turnover.
According to ESPN Stats and Info, Wall is the third-youngest player in NBA history to record a triple-double. Only LeBron James (twice) and Lamar Odom did it at a younger age. Wall is also the sixth player in NBA history to record his first career triple-double within his first six career games. Oscar Robertson was the fastest to his first career triple-double: He had one in his first career game.
Through six games, Wall is averaging 19.4 points and 9.6 assists per game.
Wall’s predecessor, Jodie Meeks, went and had himself a night as well.
Meeks, now with the Philadelphia 76ers, scored 17 points on 6-of-9 shooting, including 4-of-5 from behind the arc.