Russell Westbrook is now the NBA leader in triple-doubles after breaking the 47-year-old record
What a career for Russell Westbrook!
The NBA record for career triple-doubles that has stood since 1974 has officially been broken by Russell Westbrook. On Monday, during the Washington Wizards game against the Atlanta Hawks, Westbrook broke the all-time triple-double record with his 182nd in his 13-year NBA career.
Westbrook’s 182 all-time triple-doubles eclipses Oscar Robertson’s record of 181 that has stood for the last 47 years after putting up 28 points, 13 rebounds, and 21 assists in Monday night’s game.
It was only a matter of time for Westbrook to pass the NBA record set by Robertson, and we all knew it. Here’s the rebound that sealed the deal for Westbrook’s place in the history books.
The rebound that gave Russell Westbrook his record-breaking 182nd triple-double
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— ESPN (@espn) May 11, 2021
And of course, here was the in-game reaction from fans after the announcement was made.
The new NBA triple doubles
What an incredible run by @russwest44
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— The Undefeated (@TheUndefeated) May 11, 2021
Twitter also took to congratulating Westbrook on the momentous, historic occasion.
CONGRATULATIONS, RUSSELL WESTBROOK, FOR BREAKING OSCAR ROBERTSON'S 47-YEAR-OLD CAREER TRIPLE-DOUBLE RECORD. NOBODY HAS EVER PLAYED HARDER EVERY SINGLE POSSESSION. NOBODY HAS EVER BEEN ABLE TO DOMINATE A STAT SHEET IN ALL 3 CATEGORIES THE WAY THIS MAN CAN.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) May 11, 2021
47 years later, Russell Westbrook has done the impossible.
WHY NOT, @russwest44? pic.twitter.com/AbKNiGwRc8
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) 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
Mr. Triple Double !!! Congratulations big bro. It’s a pleasure to witness history!! First Ballot HOF @russwest44
— Bradley Beal (@RealDealBeal23) May 11, 2021
182 and counting
Russell Westbrook officially passes Oscar Robertson and now holds the TRIPLE-DOUBLE RECORD
Congrats brodie
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— Overtime (@overtime) May 11, 2021
The @okcthunder took a moment to congratulate Russ
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— ESPN (@espn) May 11, 2021
What a career for Westbrook, with no doubt more triple-doubles for the 32-year-old in the years to come.