Russell Westbrook rewrote history last night against the Denver Nuggets. After becoming the second player in NBA history since Oscar Robertson, to average a triple-double all season last Friday.
Russell Westbrook wasn't done breaking records. Last night, Russell Westbrook broke the single season record for most triple doubles which was set by Oscar Robertson at 41. Westbrook finished with 50 points, 16 rebounds, and ten assists. With that performance, Russell Westbrook now has 42 triple-doubles in a season.
As if breaking the single season record for most triple-doubles wasn't enough, Russell Westbrook added a cherry on top with a buzzer beater three from 36 ft out to beat the Denver Nuggets 106-105.
Shockingly, that was his first career buzzer beater, but I'm pretty sure there will be plenty more in his career.
Some are born to fit in, and then there is Russell Westbrook who was born to stand out. Westbrook has silenced every critic this season with his phenomenal play.
I know the MVP award is based off winning, but if you would have told me the Oklahoma City Thunder, would be the sixth seed in the Western Conference Playoffs after Kevin Durant left them in the off season. I would have laughed in your face and said you were crazy.
Russell Westbrook has taken a subpar team to the playoffs. I think that alone should be enough to win the MVP award; nonetheless, he averaged a triple-double all season.
We will soon see if the voters have some common sense on who should be the MVP this year.
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