Triple-double (volleyball) Triple-double (volleyball) Triple-double is defined as an individual performance in which a player accumulates a double digit number total during one match in three of five statistical categories: Aces, kills, blocks, digs, and assists. The expression probably came from similar basketball jargon; the term "triple-double" was coined by former Los Angeles Lakers public relations director Bruce Jolesch in order to showcase Magic Johnson's versatility. The most common way for a player to achieve a triple-double is with kills, blocks, and digs, usually attained by hitters (i.e., middle blockers or outside hitters) who are skilled defensively. Occasionally, setters record a triple-double,
MTV Video Music Award for Quadruple Threat of the Year old format in 2008, though, this category did not come back. MTV Video Music Award for Quadruple Threat of the Year The MTV Video Music Award for Quadruple Threat of the Year was introduced in 2007, as the VMAs were revamped that year and a few new categories were introduced to the show. This award was peculiar for the MTV Video Music Awards, though, for (like Best Artist Website in 1999) it did not reward music nor music videos. Instead, the category awarded musical artists who excelled in at least three other areas beside their music career, such as acting,