Nikola Jokic edge past Wilt Chamberlain on the all-time list.

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Nikola Jokic edge past Wilt Chamberlain on the all-time list.

NBA star Nikola Jokic successfully edge past Wilt Chamberlain on the all-time list after scoring his 79th career triple-double.

Nikola Jokic scored 15 points, grabbed 13 rebounds, and dished out 14 assists against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

On that remarkable night Nikola Jokic posted 79th triple-double in his career. With this number, the Serbian star passed the legendary Wilt Chamberlain for the most triple-doubles for a center in NBA history.

Now in his 8th season, Jokic is averaging 19.7 points, 10.4 rebounds and 6.3 assists while shooting 54.3% for his career. His assists are up to a career-best 9.1 average through the season's opening eight games.