What is the rarest stat line in the NBA?

The rarest NBA stat lines often involve the "5x5" (at least 5 in points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks), achieved by very few (Hakeem, Kirilenko, Wembanyama), or "Quadruple-Doubles" (10+ in four categories), especially Alvin Robertson's unique steal-based one. Other rare feats include Draymond Green's zero-point triple-double, William Bedford's all-ones stat line, or unique combinations like a player scoring heavily without making a field goal (Rip Hamilton).

What is the craziest NBA stat line?

The "craziest" NBA stat line depends on what you find wild, but top contenders include Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point game, Dennis Rodman's 28 rebounds with 0 points, C.J. Watson's rare 1-1-1-1-1-1 (points-rebounds-assists-steals-blocks-turnovers), and Jamal Murray's 50 points without a single free throw, showcasing everything from historic dominance to statistical anomalies.
 

Has anyone ever had a 30/20/20 triple double?

Yes, Nikola Jokić achieved the first-ever 30-20-20 triple-double in NBA history in March 2025, with 31 points, 21 rebounds, and 22 assists in an overtime win against the Phoenix Suns, setting a new record for assists by a center.
 

Has any team went 82 0 in the NBA?

No, no NBA team has ever achieved a perfect 82-0 record in a regular season; the closest any team came to perfection was the 2015-16 Golden State Warriors (73-9) and the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls (72-10) set records for most wins, while the 1972-73 Philadelphia 76ers hold the worst 82-game season record (9-73). 

What are the rarest numbers in the NBA?

The rarest NBA jersey numbers are those never worn by any player, with a handful of numbers like 69, and some in the high 90s (like 97, 98, 99) often cited as never used, though some high numbers become rare simply because few players choose them, such as #48 (worn by Walt Gilmore for one season) or #46 (worn by only four players). Numbers like 07 have also been worn by very few, with Paul Noel in the early days. 

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Is 69 banned in the NBA?

Yes, the NBA unofficially bans the number 69 due to its obvious sexual connotations, meaning no player has ever officially worn it, though Dennis Rodman famously tried and was denied by Commissioner David Stern, settling for #70 instead. It's considered an "unwritten rule" or informal prohibition, with the league vetoing requests for its suggestive nature, even though other numbers like 00 or 05 (04) have restrictions for clarity.
 

Is 7 an illegal basketball number?

Yes, you can wear number 7 in basketball, especially in the NBA and now in NCAA/High School since rules changed to allow digits 0-9, but it used to be illegal in college/high school because referees couldn't signal it easily with their hands; however, players like Kahleah Copper and many others now wear it. 

Did MJ play all 82 games?

Noted as a durable player, Jordan did not miss four or more games while active for a full season from 1986–87 to 2001–02, when he injured his right knee. Of the 15 seasons Jordan was in the NBA, he played all 82 regular season games nine times.

Who wore 0 in the NBA?

Many notable NBA players wear or have worn jersey number 0, including current stars like Jayson Tatum, Damian Lillard, Tyrese Haliburton, and Tyrese Maxey, along with recent stars like Russell Westbrook, Kevin Love, and Andre Drummond, and past legends such as Gilbert Arenas, DeMarcus Cousins, and Isaiah Thomas, making it a popular choice for high-profile players.
 

Has there ever been a 4-0 sweep in the NBA Finals?

Yes, there have been several 4-0 sweeps in the NBA Finals, with the most recent occurring in 2018 when the Golden State Warriors swept the Cleveland Cavaliers, and the first happening in 1959 with the Boston Celtics over the Minneapolis Lakers; in total, there have been nine such sweeps in league history.
 

Has anyone made 400 3s in a season?

Yes, Stephen Curry is the only player in NBA history to make 400 or more three-pointers in a single season, achieving this feat in the 2015-2016 season when he set the record with 402 three-pointers, shattering his own previous record and becoming the first to do so, as well as the first to surpass 300. He has multiple seasons over 300 threes, holding five of the top six single-season marks, solidifying his status as the game's premier shooter.
 

Has Shaquille O'Neal ever had a triple-double?

Yes, Shaquille O'Neal had triple-doubles, notably a famous one with points, rebounds, and blocks (24 pts, 28 reb, 15 blk) for the Magic in 1993, and several in his college career at LSU, including a March Madness record with blocks in 1992.
 

Has anyone made 15 threes in a game?

This feat has been accomplished by a player 44 times in NBA history, with Stephen Curry having recorded over a third of them with 16. Klay Thompson holds the NBA record for most 3-pointers made in a single game with 14.

Which NBA player has autism?

The first and most prominent NBA player publicly known to have autism is Tony Snell, who was diagnosed at age 31 in 2023 after his son's own autism diagnosis prompted him to get tested, finding that the diagnosis explained his lifelong feelings of being different and independent. Snell, an NBA veteran who played for several teams, now shares his story to raise awareness and support others, emphasizing that his diagnosis helped his life make sense.
 

What's the worst fight in NBA history?

The "worst" fight in NBA history is widely considered the "Malice at the Palace" in 2004, a massive brawl between the Indiana Pacers and Detroit Pistons that spilled into the stands after a fan threw a drink at player Ron Artest, leading to huge suspensions and forever changing player-fan interactions. Another contender for "worst" is the devastating Kermit Washington punch on Rudy Tomjanovich in 1977, which caused severe facial injuries and ended Tomjanovich's career as he knew it. 

Who is statistically better, MJ or LeBron?

LeBron James generally leads in volume stats like total points, rebounds, and assists due to longevity, while Michael Jordan excels in scoring average (30.1 PPG vs. ~27 PPG), efficiency (higher FG%, but LeBron better at 3s/FTs), steals, and advanced metrics like PER, with Jordan also holding more championships (6-4) and MVPs (5-4) despite LeBron's superior all-around impact in some modern analytics (VORP, WS/48). It comes down to scoring dominance versus all-around playmaking and efficiency across different eras.
 

Is 00 allowed in the NBA?

Here are some of the key rules: Numbers 0 and 00: These are both valid jersey numbers in the NBA. Players like Damian Lillard (#0) and Russell Westbrook (#0) have made these numbers iconic in recent years.

Who came back from a 3-0 NBA?

In the history of the NBA Playoffs, no team has come back from a 3-0 deficit. Of the teams down 3-0, only four forced a Game 7 which they eventually lost. The last example of this was the Boston Celtics in the 2023 Eastern Conference finals against the Miami Heat.

What QB wore 0?

The most prominent quarterback wearing No. 0 currently is Zach Wilson for the Miami Dolphins, making history as one of the first QBs to wear the number in the modern NFL after the league relaxed rules allowing single digits. While Marcus Mariota was the first QB to wear No. 0 in the NFL (with the Commanders) in 2024, Wilson is set to be the first to play in a game wearing it, choosing the number as a "cool choice" and reminder of his underdog status.
 

Did Shaq ever dunk on MJ?

Yes, Shaquille O'Neal did dunk on Michael Jordan, famously doing so in the 1995 Eastern Conference Semifinals when O'Neal's Orlando Magic played Jordan's Chicago Bulls, a moment often highlighted in videos showing Shaq overpowering Jordan near the basket. While Jordan is famous for posterizing Shaq, there's clear video evidence of Shaq getting the better of MJ on a dunk in that series. 

Has anyone ever had a 30-20-20 game?

Yes, Nikola Jokić achieved the first-ever 30-20-20 game in NBA history in March 2025, with 31 points, 21 rebounds, and 22 assists, a feat never before accomplished in the league's history. While players have had 30-point triple-doubles or 20-rebound triple-doubles, meeting the 30-point, 20-rebound, and 20-assist threshold in one game was unique to Jokić until then. 

Is MJ richer than LeBron?

Michael Jordan has significantly more money than LeBron James, with a net worth estimated around $3.2 to $3.8 billion compared to LeBron's $1.2 billion (as of 2024-2025), largely due to Jordan's post-playing business success, especially his Nike and Charlotte Hornets ventures, while LeBron continues to earn millions as an active player, according to sources like Forbes and Sportico. 

Why did Kobe wear No. 8?

Kobe Bryant wore #8 because it was derived from his Adidas ABCD camp number, 143 (1+4+3=8), and also the number he wore playing in Italy as a kid, representing his aggressive, "planting his flag" phase, winning three championships with it before switching to #24 for a new chapter of maturity and leadership.