Many records in the NBA have been broken in 79 years, but I dare say that these 6 will never be broken.

NBA has been established in 1946 and has gone through 79 years of development and has long become one of the most influential professional basketball leagues in the world. In this long history, countless basketball superstars have sweated on the field and constantly challenged their limits, and many once-looking out-of-reach records have been rewritten again and again. From "Big Bird" Bird's three-point competition champion to Curry redefining the basketball offensive method with accurate three-pointers, the rise of young players has always made the league full of vitality, and the change of records has also become the driving force to drive the NBA to move forward. However, among this record "breaking moisture", there are five records like "Mount Everest" in basketball history. The difficulty and gold content are enough to make people assert that "it can never be broken." They are not only the ultimate display of personal abilities, but also imprinted with the basketball mark of a specific era. Even if the league rules are adjusted in the future and the player's talent is iterated, these records will eventually become legends that future generations can only look up to.

1. Chamberlain's single-game score record 100 points

mentions the NBA single-game scoring record. Wilt Chamberlain's single-game 100 points is definitely an unavoidable topic. Since its birth on March 2, 1962, this record has been covered with more than 60 years, and no one has been able to shake its position to this day. To understand the "unbreakable" of this record, no matter which era, the total score of a game is usually around 100 points. This means that Chamberlain scored a score equivalent to a whole team in the past game with his own strength. Such efficiency and dominance are "unprecedented and no one will come."

After Chamberlain, the closest record is Kobe's 81 points scored in 2006. In that game, Kobe made 28 of 46 shots, 7 of 13 three-pointers, and 18 of 20 free throws, almost igniting the Staples Center with a perfect offensive performance. But even so, there is still a 19-point gap between 81 points and 100 points. You should know that in the NBA, 19 points are often the scoring limit for a second-in-command or even a third-in-command. Nowadays, although there are stars such as Antetokounmpo and Doncic who have outstanding scoring abilities in the league, if they want to score 100 points, they not only need to maintain a super high shooting percentage in the whole game, but also need to fully revolve around the team's tactics. At the same time, the opponents also have to "cooperate" and not adopt extreme defensive strategies - under the superposition of various conditions, let alone breaking 100 points, breaking Kobe's 81 points has become a luxury.

2, Russell's 11 championship rings

If Chamberlain's 100 points are the ultimate of his personal ability, then Bill Russell's 11 championship rings are an insurmountable peak in the field of team honors. Russell has won 11 championships in his career for only 13 seasons, including one eight-game winning streak - such a championship efficiency is a "miracle" in NBA history. And in the current alliance environment, this record is almost "unbreakable". In today's NBA, "winning the championship in groups" has become a common phenomenon. The bosses are willing to spend huge sums of money to form "luxury battleships", and the stars are also willing to work together to increase the probability of winning the championship, but even so, no team in the league has been able to achieve three consecutive championships in the past decade.

From the "Big Three Heat" to the "Warriors Dynasty", even with multiple All-Star players, the team will have to face multiple challenges such as injuries, locker room conflicts, and targeted reinforcement of opponents. The difficulty of winning the championship can be seen. In the past five years, the championship has taken turns. Among the active players, Curry and James are the players with the largest number of championships. Both of them hold 4 championship rings, but this number is still 7 less than Russell's 11. The focus of the league discussion is still "who can get the championship ring first" and "who can surpass Jordan's 6 championship rings". As for Russell's 11, it has long become a "only looking up, unattainable" existence in the players' words.

3, Jordan's 10 scoring king

"God of Basketball" Jordan's greatness does not need to be described too much, and his record of being elected as the NBA's scoring king 10 times is the best proof of his scoring dominance and the real reason why James has never been able to surpass. The scoring champion seems to be just the honor of "the highest score per game", but in fact, players need to maintain stable and efficient offensive performance throughout the season - not only must they be able to score continuously when facing high-intensity defense, but also must ensure sufficient number of appearances to avoid affecting the average data due to injuries or state fluctuations.

Among the active players, Durant is the player with the most scoring titles. He has been elected as the scoring title for four times in his career. Before him, "Answer" Iverson has won this honor four times; even Kobe, who is known for his scoring ability, has been elected as the scoring title for only two times in his career, and James has only one score in his first player. This is enough to show that it is difficult to win the scoring champions of more than 3 times, not to mention Jordan's 10 times. Even if we look back at history, Chamberlain was elected the scoring leader seven times with his exaggerated scoring efficiency, but there is still a big gap compared to Jordan. In today's league, the team's superstars are limited by factors such as "load management" and "team tactical distribution". It is difficult for players to maintain a monopoly on the scoring champion for more than ten years like Jordan. In the future, the scoring king will most likely show a situation of "taking turns as a banker". It is rare for players to surpass Durant's 4 scoring king. It is almost impossible to reach Jordan's 10 scoring king.

4. Westbrook averaged triple-double per game for three consecutive years in 1961-62 season, Oscar Robertson created a season-average triple-double miracle with 30.8 points, 12.5 rebounds and 11.4 assists per game. This record has been blocked for 55 years and is considered to be the "data ceiling". Until the 2016-17 season, Westbrook became the second player in NBA history to average triple-double per game with a strong performance of 31.6 points, 10.7 rebounds and 10.4 assists per game. What's even more shocking is that Westbrook did not stop there. He then averaged triple-double per game for two consecutive seasons (2017-18, 2018-19), becoming the only player in history to do this for three consecutive seasons. Under the Thunder single-core system, Westbrook's all-round ability and ultimate competitiveness have redefined the ability boundaries of modern defenders. His 42 single-season triple-double also surpassed Robertson's 41 record.

Westbrook is undoubtedly one of the most impactful all-around guards in NBA history. Average triple-double also puts high demands on the comprehensiveness of the players: players need to have a variety of offensive means such as breakthroughs and shooting on the offensive end; rebounds need to have a keen sense of positioning and bounce ability; assists require accurate passing vision and tacit cooperation with teammates. Achieving this achievement for three consecutive seasons means that players must always maintain a high-intensity competitive state in at least 160 games - they must not only shoulder the heavy responsibility of scoring on the offensive end, but also compete for rebounds on the defensive end, and create opportunities for teammates on the organizational end. It is difficult for later generations to achieve this achievement as "dance on the tip of a knife".

5. James' "411 Project"

James' greatness, in addition to maintaining first-class offensive output at the age of 40, he also set this year's "411 Project" (40,000+ career scores, 10,000+ rebounds, and 10,000+ assists), which is a unique all-round record in NBA history. Just looking at 40,000 points is already a "scarce achievement" in the league - As of now, only 7 players in NBA history have entered the "30,000-point club", and only James can achieve 40,000 points. What's even more rare is that he also scored more than 10,000 rebounds and 10,000 assists at the same time, becoming the first player in history to achieve "411" and becoming the most versatile star in NBA history. The "unbreakable" of this record comes from James's stable performance for 20 years. From entering the league as the No. 1 pick in 2003, to still maintaining an all-star competitive state at the age of 40, James' physical tolerance and self-discipline training are a model for the league - he rarely encounters devastating injuries, and can maintain efficient performance even in the later stages of his career. Even if the "411" standard is reduced to "311" (30,000 points + 10,000 rebounds + 10,000 assists), no one in the league can do it. Various harsh conditions have made the "411 Project" a "master song" in NBA history.

6. Total three-pointers in the regular season

On December 14, 2021, Stephen Curry hit the 2974th three-pointer in his career against the Knicks, surpassing the 2973 record held by Lei Allen and becoming the NBA history of the regular season three-pointers. What's even more amazing is that Curry completed this achievement in just 789 games, while Ray Allen took 1,300 games. As the leader of the "three-point revolution", Curry completely changed the offensive logic of basketball. He set a single-season 402 three-point record (5.1 points per game) in the 2015-16 season. As of March 2025, Curry has raised this record to 4,058, becoming the first player in NBA history to achieve this achievement. Among these players, Harden hit 3,175 and had a huge gap. Among the young leaders, Tatum hit 1,546 and Doncic hit 1,378. The two averaged 4 3 points per game, and 240 3 points per game, which took about 10 seasons. They were both 36 and 37 years old by then. What's bad is that Curry can still hit 4.4 3 points per game, and this record is still continuing, and it is very difficult for latecomers to surpass.

In the long history of the NBA, it is normal to break the record, and it has witnessed the progress of the league and the growth of players. However, the above records are destined to become legends that can never be broken. Let future generations clearly realize that some peaks are destined to be able to look up to and cannot be surpassed.