Double-double
Achieving double digits in two categories in a basketball game
Example
Gobert is almost averaging a double-double for the Wolves through 14 games
He's one of their most important players
 
Related Slang
| Triple-double | Achieving double digits in three categories in a basketball game | 
| Trey | 3-point shot attempt | 
| Splash | A made shot that only touches the basketball net | 
| Swish | A made shot in basketball that hits only the net | 
| Downtown | Beyond the 3-point line | 
| Bucket | A made basketball shot | 
| And one | A play where a player is fouled while making a basket | 
| Alley oop | A pass to a teammate who puts the ball in the basket | 
| Jumper | Jump shot | 
| On fire | Performing very well | 
| Flop | An exaggerated fall | 
| Ballin | Playing sports well | 
| Putting on a clinic | Performing exceptionally well | 
| Posterize | To dunk on an opponent | 
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A double-double is a statistical term for when a basketball player achieves double digits in two categories in a single game. For example, a player who scores double digits in assists and blocked shots reaches a double-double.
A player can achieve double digits in the following categories:
Who uses double-double?
Double-double is a common term that basketball announcers, players, and fans use. For example, an announcer may comment, "Durant's double-double was huge in their victory today."