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2 OF THE 4 PLAYERS TO RECORD A QUADRUPLE DOUBLE IN NBA HISTORY WERE BORN IN SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO. WHO ARE THEY?

Summit County, otherwise referred to as Akron, Ohio, has gained some name recognition over the past few years thanks to LeBron James  being "just a kid from Akron". You may even remember talk from the 2015 Finals about how LeBron and Steph Curry were actually born at the same hospital. But if you thought you were getting off the hook that easy with these two players being the answer to the question, think again. Nate Thurmond and Alvin Robertson born in Akron and Barberton, Ohio, respectively, are two of just four players to record a quadruple double in NBA history. The other two are Hakeem Olajuwon (twice, in the same month) and David Robinson.

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NATE THURMOND - OCTOBER 18, 1974

Stat line: 22 points, 14 rebounds, 13 assists, 12 blocks
Result: 120-105 overtime victory over the Atlanta Hawks

ALVIN ROBERTSON - FEBRUARY 18, 1986

Stat line: 20 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists, 10 steals
Result: 120-114 victory over the Phoenix Suns

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