text: In compiling these "triple double" lists, keep in mind that blocked shots and steals were not official NBA stats until 1974. Therefore, Chamberlain's total of 'triple doubles' is probably grossly under-stated. Chamberlain retired in 1973.\n\nNewspaper accounts of Chamberlain's games, particularly early in his career, routinely mention him blocking anywhere from 10 to 17 shots - in fact, he blocked 17 shots in his first game in the NBA, against the Knicks... considering the fact that (1) he averaged 30 ppg during his career  (2) he was NEVER under double figures in rebounds in ANY game of his 1,045 game career  (3) he led the NBA in assists one season and averaged about 4.5 apg over his career   and  (4) he probably had a couple hundred games in which he was in double figures in blocked shots,  he would undoubtedly have more triple doubles and quadruple doubles than any player in history.\n\nBut yes, "officially", Oscar is the all time 'leader' in this category.\n\nWhat??? No Jordan in the top 5??? I thought he was the best ever... jeez, Wilt STILL beats him on this list despite the fact that blocks weren't even an official stat during Wilt's career...