People make too much of triple-doubles” – Larry Bird explains why triple-doubles are an overrated part of the game
Birdq questioned the impact triple-doubles have on team success.
A triple-double is often seen as a sign of all-around skill. But some people think it doesn’t always tell the fully story.
Take Larry Bird, for example. In his 1989 autobiography “Drive: The Story of My Life,” the legendary NBA forward explained why he thinks achieving a triple-double is actually an overrated part of the game.
The triple-double debate
Over the past decade, triple-doubles have become much more common in the league. What used to be a rare and impressive achievement is now almost expected from players who excel in multiple aspects of the game.
