Fascinating Basketball Records – Top 10 NBA Records That Will Never Be Broken

Everyone says that records are made so they can be broken, but that isn’t the case for all of them. Sure, in today’s NBA, young and upcoming players break records regularly, whether that’s because the pace of the game has changed or because players nowadays have a higher fitness level. 

Nevertheless, more than a few records will stay unbroken for the foreseeable future. 

In this article, I’ll list the top 10 NBA records that will never be broken.

Without delay, I’ll begin!

#10 – Most Points in a Game: 100

One of the most legendary players in the history of basketball who holds the record for most points scored in one NBA game is e Philadelphia Warriors played against the New York Knicks, and Philly’s center, Chamberlain, scored 100 points in that game. This record was made to stand the test of time and will hardly be broken. 

#9 – Most Rebounds in a Game: 55

Another incredible record goes to the basketball giant Wilt Chamberlain. In the 60s, Wilt’s arch nemesis was one of the best centers to play the game of basketball— Celtic’s Bill Russell. In 1960, they played against each other, and Wilt managed to grab 55 rebounds against Russell. Making so many rebounds against one of the greatest players ever was an astonishing feat by Chamberlain. 

#8 – Most Wins in One NBA Season: 73

The Curry-led Golden State Warriors have set one of the most unbelievable NBA records ever when they won 73 games out of 82 in the 2015/16 season. They broke the record the Chicago Bulls set in the 1995/96 season when they had a 72-10 record in the regular season. 

#7 – Free Throw Percentage In A Regular NBA Season: 98.1%

It may not be the most jaw-dropping NBA record ever, but it will remain unbroken for a long time. That record was set by Jose Calderon in the 2008/09 NBA season when he played for the Raptors when he recorded a 98.1 % free throw percentage. Calderon broke the record made by Calvin Murphy, who had a 95.8% free throw percentage in the 1980/1981 season. 

#6 – Most Assists in a Game: 30

Scott Skiles was the point guard who set the record for most assists in one game. In 1990, this Orlando Magic playmaker succeeded in dishing 30 assists to his teammates against the Denver Nuggets. He also had a great shooting night, scoring 22 points. Scott maybe wasn’t the best point guard in the NBA, but he did what many point guards couldn’t even dream of. 

#5 – Player with the Most NBA Titles: Bill Russell

The legendary center of the Boston Celtics holds the record for the most titles among all NBA players ever with 11 NBA Championship rings. Different playoff formats and many players changing teams in their careers contributed to this incredible achievement. What’s even more impressive is that Russell won 11 NBA titles in only 13 NBA seasons. Besides this record that almost certainly will never be broken, Bill Russell left a legacy as one of the best defenders in NBA history.

#4 – Points Made In One Half: 107

In the 1990/1991 season, the Phoenix Suns have set a record that will surely stand the test of time. While playing against the Denver Nuggets, the Suns scored 107 points in the first half, setting one of the most unbelievable records in the NBA. Although they only scored 66 points in the second half, finishing the game 173-143, those 107 points in one half will hardly be surpassed by any team in the NBA. 

#3 – Longest Win Streak In an NBA Season: 33

In the 1971/1972 season, Los Angeles set a more than fascinating record. The Lakers won 33 consecutive games and was undefeated for 65 days. This is also one of the oldest NBA records since no one has accomplished that feat so far. The players who mainly contributed to this achievement were NBA legends Wilt Chamberlain and Jerry West. 

#2 – Most Career Blocks: 3,830

This is one of those records that will stay unbroken for a very long time, and that would be the most shot-blocks in a player’s career. The one who set the record was Hakeem Olajuwon, one of the most remarkable centers in the NBA. “The Dream” made 3,830 blocks in his illustrious career, and the second player with the most blocks is Dikemebe Mutombo, who retired long ago and has 500 blocks less than Olajuwon. 

#1 – Most Career Assists: 15,806

One of the best point guards to step on NBA hardwood, John Stockton, holds the record for most assists of all time. As one of the best passers in NBA history, he former Utah Jazz playmaker was dishing assists right and left throughout his career and made 15,806 career assists. This is one of those NBA records that will never be broken because the 2nd player on the assists leaderboard is Jason Kidd, who retired and has 12,091 assists, compared to Stockton, who has 15,806. 

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