NBA: Rayan Rupert's Historic Triple-Double
Rayan Rupert, who was released by the Portland Trail Blazers in February, has quickly made a significant impact with the Memphis Grizzlies. He initially signed a 10-day contract with the team, led by former Paris coach Tuomas Iisalo, which was subsequently converted into a two-way deal.
In a spectacular outing against the Milwaukee Bucks, Rupert delivered the game of his life, not only surpassing his previous career records for points (20) and assists (5) but also matching his personal best in rebounds.
This remarkable performance saw Rayan Rupert etch his name into NBA history. He now joins an exclusive cohort of legends including LeBron James, Luka Doncic, Isiah Thomas, and Magic Johnson as one of the only players to achieve a 30-point, 10-rebound, 10-assist triple-double with 4 steals at just 21 years old (born May 31, 2004, in Strasbourg).
Prior to this breakout game, his career averages stood at 3.8 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 0.9 assists over 152 matches.
Rayan comes from a distinguished basketball lineage: he is the son of former international player Thierry Rupert and the brother of Iliana, who recently clinched the Turkish championship. His journey to the NBA included stints with Chalon, Coulaines, Le Mans, the Centre Fédéral, and the New Zealand Breakers before being selected 43rd overall by Portland in the 2023 draft.
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