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It’s not every day you see a boxing legend stepping onto the basketball court and dominating the game. Recently, boxing champ Manny Pacquiao stepped delivered a triple-double, reminiscent of NBA superstar Nikola Jokic. Such as happens, it is bound to get the attention of basketball fans.? Pacquiao is an eight-time world boxing champion, and he is also the founder of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) All-Star Game. His performance in the All-Star game was something truly special that went viral with fans.?

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Boxer turned politician Pacquiao scores Triple-Double

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Pacquiao began his professional boxing career at the age of 16 and quickly rose through the ranks. He won his first world title in 1998, defeating Chatchai Sasakul to win the WBC flyweight title. Showing an aggressive fighting style, he finished his career with a record of 62-8-2, with 39 wins by knockout.?

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In addition to his boxing career, Pacquiao also played professional basketball in the Philippines. He is not only a skilled player but also a popular figure whose influence boosted basketball attendance in the country. As a founder and CEO of MPBL, he appeared in an All-Star game.?

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He scored 26 points, made 15 assists, and grabbed 11 rebounds. Such a performance is a showdown occurrence even among professional basketball players. Apart from these remarkable feats in sports, he turned into a politician in 2016 and assumed office as a senator. In fact, in 2022, he ran for the president of the Philippines.

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Nikola Jokic?s incredible triple-double feats

Jokic has recorded 105 regular-season triple-doubles and 16 playoff triple-doubles, making ?it his 121 career triple-doubles. He nearly averaged a triple-double with 25.2 points, 10.9 rebounds, and nine assists in 26 games. He led the Nuggets to their first-ever NBA championship.?

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Jokic?s triple-double performances have become a defining feature of his career and made him a two-time MVP. In fact, he holds the record for the fastest triple-double in NBA history, making it in just 14 minutes and 33 seconds. That makes him the first European player to make NBA triple-double records.?

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Chetan is an NBA Writer at EssentiallySports. His commitment to staying abreast with basketball highlights and the ever-changing statistics is unwavering. An element highlighted in his coverage, which includes pre-game analysis, understanding fan’s sentiments, and capturing the essence of behind-the-scenes coverage for entities. Chetan has harbored a deep passion for the game since high school. His affection for the sport extends beyond watching games to actively participating on the court. Beyond the realm of sports, Chetan is a film enthusiast and finds solace in non-fiction literature.

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