Making History: Russell Westbrook Becomes the All-Time Triple-Double Leader

Elias Schuster

May 10, 2021

It was only a matter of time.

Russell Westbrook has officially etched his name in the NBA record books on Monday night after recording his 182 triple-double. He has now surpassed Oscar Robertson as the all-time NBA leader in triple-doubles, a record that held for 47 years.

47 years later, Russell Westbrook has done the impossible.

WHY NOT, @russwest44? pic.twitter.com/AbKNiGwRc8

— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) May 11, 2021

https://twitter.com/espn/status/1391928104512200704?s=21

Russell Westbrook stands alone 👏

Here's the moment they announced his triple-double record in the arena. pic.twitter.com/5MolSnlRsb

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) May 11, 2021

Westbrook, 32, has been on track to break this record for quite some time, but that doesn’t make the achievement any less astonishing. Notable playoff record aside, Westbrook will go down as one of the most versatile and athletic point guards in NBA history. He is averaging 22.0 points, 11.6 rebounds, and 11.5 assists this season.

[cracks beer]

Cheers to you, Russ.

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Elias Schuster

Elias Schuster is the Lead Bulls Writer at Bleacher Nation. You can follow him on Twitter @Schuster_Elias.

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