Russell Westbrook embarks as the New Triple-Double Kings after surpassing Oscar Roberston

Russell Westbrook embarks as the New Triple-Double Kings after surpassing Oscar Roberston

Russell Westbrook

Russell Westbrook has finally achieved the unthinkable as he knocked his 182nd career triple-double to surpass Oscar Robertson in all –time NBA list. Westbrook passed Robertson when the Wizards’ point guard grabbed his 10th rebound in the fourth quarter at State Farm Arena. That gave him 21 points, 15 assists and 10 rebounds at that time. 

Russell Westbrook sparked a furious comeback against the Atlanta Hawks that fell just short as he missed a potential game-winning 3-pointer in the waning seconds of a 125-124 loss. 

Russell Westbrook knocks career-high 182 triple-double to surpass Oscar Robertson all time NBA list 

Shortly after Westbrook became the new triple-double king, the Wizards posted a video featuring congratulatory messages from the game’s greatest triple-double threats. 

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“I’m very happy for you,” Oscar Robertson said to lead off the video. “Your family is very proud of you. And I salute you for all your accomplishments in the game of basketball.” 

Magic Johnson, who is third all-time in triple-doubles with 138, said, “Congratulations on passing Oscar Robertson and becoming the NBA’s all-time leader in triple-doubles!” 

Current Lakers assistant coach Jason Kidd referred to Westbrook as “Mr. Triple-Double.” 

“What a feat,” said Kidd, who is fourth all-time with 107 triple-doubles. “Incredible. You left me a long time ago. But you are going to go down as Mr. Triple-Double.” 

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LeBron James, who has 99 career triple-doubles, paid his respect to Westbrook. 

“It’s [an] incredible feat,” James said. “Someone had to do it. Why not you? Impressive bro. Impressive.” 

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