888: Rules Changed Because Link Was Too Strong?

In 1968, Wilt Chamberlain recorded triple-doubles in every game from March 8 to March 20—a total of nine games.

Chamberlain dominated the league and set the record for consecutive triple-doubles in one fell swoop.

That record had remained untouched since 1968, just like his single-game 100 points and that 20,000 mark—beyond anyone's reach.

But on December 19, in the game between the Grizzlies and the Bulls, Wilt Chamberlain's 46-year-old record was finally tied.

"For the first time in 46 years! Link posts triple-doubles in nine straight games, creating a miracle!"

"Mirotic goes 6-for-6 from three but still can't save his team; Link notches another triple-double to cement his godhood!"

"Is it only a matter of time before he surpasses Jordan? Link is writing NBA history!"

The media's frenzied coverage made Link's streak of nine consecutive triple-doubles known to everyone.

Mirotic's perfect 6-for-6 performance from three was mentioned only occasionally.

The Spaniard could only count himself unlucky. This had been his chance to make a name for himself, but in the end, he merely became a foil for Link's greatness.

Riding the momentum of leading the first round of All-Star Game voting, Link had become one of the players with the most consecutive triple-doubles in NBA history.

After this run, Link's All-Star votes would likely continue to soar.

When Arenas appeared as a guest on a show, he even joked, "Back when I was still playing, the first thing I did every morning after getting up was vote for myself. But when I saw Yao Ming's vote total, I gave up. Now, the rest of the league's players probably feel the same way I did. But Link and Yao both deserve to be the vote leaders. If you've never played against Link, you have no idea just how incredible he really