Oscar Robertson

Did you know a basketball player once averaged a triple-double for a whole season? That's Oscar Robertson! Oscar Robertson, nicknamed "The Big O," was a superstar in the NBA during the 1960s and early 1970s. The single most important thing we'll focus on is his all-around game - he was the first player to average a triple-double (points, rebounds, and assists) across an entire season. That showed he could score, help teammates, and grab rebounds all at once.

In the 1961-62 season Oscar put up incredible numbers that stood as a record for decades. He played most of his career with the Cincinnati Royals and later the Milwaukee Bucks, where he helped the Bucks win the 1971 NBA championship alongside Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. A Basketball Hall of Famer, Oscar was also a leader off the court: he led a legal fight that helped NBA players gain more freedom to choose teams and earn fair pay.

Oscar Robertson changed basketball by proving one player could score, pass, and rebound at an elite level, and by standing up for fairness in sports. For kids, his story teaches teamwork, practicing many skills, and being brave enough to speak up when things aren't fair. Next time you play, try to see the whole court - play like the Big O!