Russell Westbrook Stands Alone as the Triple Double King

Russell Westbrook is now officially the NBA's all-time triple double leader, as the future Hall of Famer posted a monster stat line of 28 points, 13 rebounds & 21 assists in a loss to Atlanta last night for his 182nd triple double. 

Congrats to @russwest44 of the @WashWizards for setting the ALL-TIME RECORD for TRIPLE-DOUBLES! pic.twitter.com/pTuaUaEr1i

— NBA (@NBA) May 11, 2021

Westbrook now has 36 triple doubles on the season, which is the 2nd highest mark in his career and only behind his record setting season of 42 in 2016-17. He has done the bulk of his work since mid-March, as he has been averaging 23.5 ppg, 13.5 rpg & 13.3 apg which includes 26 of his triple doubles this season. 

In a year that stands out amongst his best, Russ is now going to average a triple-double for a 4th season in his career. And not only that, but he is leading the league in assists per game at 11.6. Many on NBA Twitter reached out to congratulate Westbrook on his amazing accomplishment. 

Congrats @russwest44 for setting a new Triple-Double record. Wish every NBA player gave as much effort in every game as you do @NBATV @NBAonTNT @NBA @ESPNNBA @NBAOfficial @NBAcom @WashWizards

— Rick Barry (@Rick24Barry) May 11, 2021

Just watched history being made!!! Congratulations @russwest44 on breaking a record NO ONE thought would be broken. Well deserved, keep it up killa! #MindBlowing #Unreal #Unbelievable #VideoGameNumbers #MrTripleDouble pic.twitter.com/t4QBKOQeWN

— Allen Iverson (@alleniverson) May 11, 2021

This family is 1 of 1.

Give Brodie his 🌹🌹🌹. Congratulations to our very own @russwest44 on becoming the all-time leader in triple-doubles. #JUMPMAN pic.twitter.com/W1SBFmclAl

— Jordan (@Jumpman23) May 11, 2021

"If you have a child that plays sports you should have them watch Russell Westbrook. You cannot tell, in an era of load management, if this is Game 6 of the Conf. Finals or Game 6 of the season. ... Russ is an all-time great player who deserves this moment." — @getnickwright pic.twitter.com/DyNeJmCNiR

— First Things First (@FTFonFS1) May 11, 2021

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