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The only player in NBA history to average a triple-double throughout an entire season is Oscar Robertson. This year, Russell Westbrook became the second. We followed along all season as Westbrook made history.
"Yeah, he could do it. He could do it," Thunder coach Billy Donovan told the Norman Transcript on Nov. 28. "I’m not gonna say he is or isn’t because I think the more important thing is Russell is winning, but he’s a guy that has great impact on generating assists. He has a great impact on rebounding the basketball, and he can score. So, there’s certainly a possibility that can happen.”
With Kevin Durant gone, Westbrook had full control of the offense. He’ll obviously score double-digit points, and averaging double-digit assists seems likely. The big question would be whether the 6’3 guard could rebound enough throughout the year. He did.
Oscar Robertson did it in the 1961-62 season, averaging 30.8 points, 12.5 rebounds, and 11.4 assists when the NBA’s pace was up at a ridiculous level. He came close (within 1.0 assist or rebound) four more times. The last player to come relatively close to averaging a triple-double was Jason Kidd in 2006-07, when he averaged 13 points, 9.2 assists and 8.2 rebounds. LeBron James and James Harden are also close this season, but nobody is as close as Westbrook.
From Nov. 26 to Dec. 9, Westbrook piled up seven straight triple-doubles, becoming the first player since Michael Jordan in 1989 to do that. Westbrook’s streak was snapped on Dec. 11 when he only recorded six assists.
We kept track of Westbrook’s attempt this season below.
April 9 vs. Nuggets
Westbrook’s game: 50 points, 16 rebounds, 10 assists
Westbrook’s averages: 31.9 points, 10.7 rebounds, 10.4 assists
April 7 vs. Suns
Westbrook’s game: 23 points, 12 rebounds, 8 assists
Westbrook’s averages: 31.7 points, 10.7 rebounds, 10.4 assists
April 5 vs. Grizzlies
Westbrook’s game: 45 points, 10 rebounds, 9 assists
Westbrook’s averages: 31.8 points, 10.7 rebounds, 10.4 assists
April 4 vs. Bucks
Westbrook’s game: 12 points, 13 rebounds, 13 assists
Westbrook’s averages: 31.8 points, 10.6 rebounds, 10.4 assists
April 2 vs. Hornets
Westbrook’s game: 40 points, 13 rebounds, 10 assists
Westbrook’s averages: 31.9 points, 10.6 rebounds, 10.3 assists
March 31 vs. Spurs
Westbrook’s game: 32 points, 15 rebounds, 12 assists
Westbrook’s averages: 31.8 points, 10.6 rebounds, 10.4 assists
March 29 vs. Magic
Westbrook’s game: 57 points, 11 rebounds, 13 assists
Westbrook’s averages: 32.0 points, 10.5 rebounds, 10.4 assists
March 27 vs. Mavericks
Westbrook’s game: 37 points, 10 rebounds, 13 assists
Westbrook’s averages: 32.0 points, 10.5 rebounds, 10.4 assists
March 26 vs. Rockets
Westbrook’s game: 39 points, 13 rebounds, 11 assists
Westbrook’s averages: 31.6 points, 10.6 rebounds, 10.3 assists
March 22 vs. 76ers
Westbrook’s game: 18 points, 11 rebounds, 14 assists
Westbrook’s averages: 31.2 points, 10.5 rebounds, 10.4 assists
March 20 vs. Warriors
Westbrook’s game: 15 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists
Westbrook’s averages: 31.5 points, 10.5 rebounds, 10.3 assists
March 18 vs. Kings
Westbrook’s game: 28 points, 8 rebounds, 10 assists
Westbrook’s averages: 31.7 points, 10.5 rebounds, 10.2 assists
March 16 vs. Raptors
Westbrook’s game: 24 points, 10 rebounds, 16 assists
Westbrook’s averages: 31.7 points, 10.5 rebounds, 10.4 assists
March 14 vs. Nets
Westbrook’s game: 25 points, 12 rebounds, 19 assists
Westbrook’s averages: 31.8 points, 10.5 rebounds, 10.3 assists
March 11 vs. Jazz
Westbrook’s game: 33 points, 11 rebounds, 14 assists
Westbrook’s averages: 31.9 points, 10.5 rebounds, 10.1 assists
March 9 vs. Spurs
Westbrook’s game: 23 points, 13 rebounds, 13 assists
Westbrook’s averages: 31.5 points, 10.5 rebounds, 10.0 assists
March 7 vs. Trail Blazers
Westbrook’s game: 58 points, 3 rebounds, 9 assists
Westbrook’s averages: 31.7 points, 10.6 rebounds, 10.0 assists
March 5 vs. Mavericks
Westbrook’s game: 29 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists
Westbrook’s averages: 30.7 points, 10.6 rebounds, 10.0 assists
March 3 vs. Suns
Westbrook’s game: 48 points, 17 rebounds, 9 assists
Westbrook’s averages: 31.7 points, 10.7 rebounds, 10.1 assists
March 2 vs. Trail Blazers
Westbrook’s game: 45 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists
Westbrook’s averages: 31.4 points, 10.6 rebounds, 10.1 assists
Feb. 28 vs. Jazz
Westbrook’s game: 43 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists
Westbrook’s averages: 31.6 points, 10.8 rebounds, 10.4 assists
Feb. 26 vs. Pelicans
Westbrook’s game: 41 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists
Westbrook’s averages: 31.0 points, 10.6 rebounds, 10.3 assists
Feb. 24 vs Lakers
Westbrook’s game: 17 points, 18 rebounds, 17 assists
Westbrook’s averages: 30.8 points, 10.5 rebounds, 10.3 assists
Feb. 15 vs. Knicks
Westbrook’s game: 38 points, 14 rebounds, 12 assists
Westbrook’s averages: 31.0 points, 10.5 rebounds, 10.2 assists
Feb. 13 vs Wizards
Westbrook’s game: 17 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists
Westbrook’s averages: 30.9 points, 10.5 rebounds, 10.2 assists
Feb. 11 vs Warriors
Westbrook’s game: 47 points, 11 rebounds, 8 assists
Westbrook’s averages: 31.2 points, 10.6 rebounds, 10.2 assists
Feb. 9 vs Cavaliers
Westbrook’s game: 29 points, 12 rebounds, 11 assists
Westbrook’s averages: 30.9 points, 10.5 rebounds, 10.2 assists
Feb. 6 vs Pacers
Westbrook’s game: 27 points, 18 rebounds, 9 assists
Westbrook’s averages: 30.9 points, 10.5 rebounds, 10.2 assists
Feb. 5 vs Trail Blazers
Westbrook’s game: 42 points, 4 rebounds, 8 assists
Westbrook’s averages: 30.8 points, 10.3 rebounds, 10.2 assists
Feb. 3 vs Grizzlies
Westbrook’s game: 38 points, 13 rebounds, 12 assists
Westbrook’s averages: 30.8 points, 10.5 rebounds, 10.3 assists
Feb. 1 vs. Bulls
Westbrook’s game: 28 points, 5 rebounds, 8 assists
Westbrook’s averages: 30.7 points, 10.4 rebounds, 10.3 assists
Jan. 31 vs. Spurs
Westbrook’s game: 27 points, 6 rebounds, 14 assists
Westbrook’s averages: 30.7 points, 10.5 rebounds, 10.3 assists
Jan. 29 vs. Cavaliers
Westbrook’s game: 20 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists
Westbrook’s averages: 30.8 points, 10.6 rebounds, 10.2 assists
Jan. 26 vs. Mavericks
Westbrook’s game: 45 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists
Westbrook’s averages: 31.0 points, 10.6 rebounds, 10.2 assists
Jan. 25 vs. Jazz
Westbrook’s game: 27 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists
Westbrook’s averages: 30.7 points, 10.7 rebounds, 10.4 assists
Jan. 23 vs. Jazz
Westbrook’s game: 38 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists
Westbrook’s averages: 30.6 points, 10.6 rebounds, 10.4 assists
Jan. 18 vs. Warriors
Westbrook’s game: 27 points, 15 rebounds, 13 assists
Westbrook’s averages: 30.6 points, 10.6 rebounds, 10.4 assists
Jan. 16 vs. Clippers
Westbrook’s game: 24 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists
Westbrook’s averages: 30.7 points, 10.5 rebounds, 10.3 assists
Jan. 13 vs. Timberwolves
Westbrook’s game: 36 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists
Westbrook’s averages: 30.8 points, 10.6 rebounds, 10.4 assists
Jan. 11 vs. Grizzlies
Westbrook’s game: 24 points, 13 rebounds, 12 assists
Westbrook’s averages: 31 points, 10.7 rebounds, 10.5 assists
Jan. 9 vs. Bulls
Westbrook’s game: 21 points, 9 rebounds, 14 assists
Westbrook’s averages: 31.2 points, 10.6 rebounds, 10.4 assists
Jan. 7 vs. Nuggets
Westbrook’s game: 32 points, 17 rebounds, 11 assists
Westbrook’s averages: 31.4 points, 10.6 rebounds, 10.3 assists
Jan. 5 vs. Rockets
Westbrook’s game: 49 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists
Westbrook’s averages: 31.4 points, 10.5 rebounds, 10.3 assists
Jan. 4 vs. Hornets
Westbrook’s game: 33 points, 15 rebounds, 8 assists
Westbrook’s averages: 30.9 points, 10.5 rebounds, 10.5 assists
Jan. 2 vs. Bucks
Westbrook’s game: 30 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists
Westbrook’s averages: 30.9 points, 10.4 rebounds, 10.5 assists
Dec. 31 vs. Clippers
Westbrook’s game: 17 points, 12 rebounds, 14 assists
Westbrook’s averages: 30.9 points, 10.5 rebounds, 10.7 assists
Dec. 29 vs. Grizzlies
Westbrook’s game (ejected third quarter): 21 points, 5 rebounds, 0 assists
Westbrook’s averages: 31.3 points, 10.5 rebounds, 10.6 assists
Dec. 27 vs. Heat
Westbrook’s game: 29 points, 17 rebounds, 11 assists
Westbrook’s averages: 31.7 points, 10.6 rebounds, 10.9 assists
Dec. 25 vs. Timberwolves
Westbrook’s game: 31 points, 7 rebounds, 15 assists
Westbrook’s averages: 31.7 points, 10.4 rebounds, 10.9 assists
Dec. 23 vs. Celtics
Westbrook’s game: 45 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists
Westbrook’s averages: 31.8 points, 10.5 rebounds, 10.8 assists
Dec. 21 vs. Pelicans
Westbrook’s game: 42 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists
Westbrook’s averages: 31.3 points, 10.5 rebounds, 10.8 assists
Dec. 19 vs. Hawks
Westbrook’s game: 46 points, 11 rebounds, 7 assists
Westbrook’s averages: 30.9 points, 10.5 rebounds, 10.9 assists
Dec. 17 vs. Suns
Westbrook’s game: 26 points, 11 rebounds, 20 assists
Westbrook’s averages: 30.4 points, 10.5 rebounds, 11.0 assists
Dec. 14 vs. Jazz
Westbrook’s game: 27 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists
Westbrook’s season averages: 30.5 points, 10.5 rebounds, 10.6 assists
Dec. 13 vs. Blazers
Westbrook’s game: 20 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists
Westbrook’s season averages: 30.7 points, 10.7 rebounds, 10.8 assists
Dec. 11 vs. Celtics
Westbrook’s game: 37 points, 12 rebounds, 6 assists
Westbrook’s season averages: 31.1 points, 10.9 rebounds, 11 assists
Dec. 9 vs. Rockets
Westbrook’s game: 27 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists
Westbrook’s season averages: 30.9 points, 10.8 rebounds, 11.3 assists
Dec. 5 vs. Hawks
Westbrook’s game: 32 points, 13 rebounds, 12 assists
Westbrook’s season averages: 31.0 points, 10.9 rebounds, 11.3 assists
Dec. 4 vs. Pelicans
Westbrook’s game: 28 points, 17 rebounds, 12 assists
Westbrook’s season averages: 31.0 points, 10.8 rebounds, 11.3 assists
Nov. 30 vs. Wizards
Westbrook’s game: 35 points, 14 rebounds, 11 assists
Westbrook’s season averages: 31.2 points, 10.5 rebounds, 11.3 assists
Nov. 28 vs. Knicks
Westbrook’s game: 27 points, 18 rebounds, 14 assists
Westbrook’s season averages: 30.9 points, 10.3 rebounds, 11.3 assists
Nov. 26 vs. Pistons
Westbrook’s game: 17 points, 13 rebounds, 15 assists
Westbrook’s season averages: 31.2 points, 9.9 rebounds, 11.1 assists
Here are all of Westbrook’s triple-doubles recorded this season, with links to more highlights in case you missed them
1) Oct. 28: 51 points, 13 rebounds, 10 assists vs. Suns
2) Oct. 30: 33 points, 11 rebounds, 16 assists vs. Lakers
3) Nov. 13: 41 points, 12 rebounds, 16 assists vs. Magic
4) Nov. 18: 30 points, 10 rebounds, 13 assists vs. Nets
5) Nov. 20: 31 points, 11 rebounds, 15 assists vs. Pacers
6) Nov. 25: 36 points, 11 rebounds, 17 assists vs. Nuggets
7) Nov. 26: 17 points, 13 rebounds, 15 assists vs. Pistons
8) Nov. 28: 27 points, 18 rebounds, 14 assists vs. Knicks
9) Nov. 30: 35 points, 14 rebounds, 11 assists vs. Wizards
10) Dec. 4: 28 points, 17 rebounds, 12 assists vs. Pelicans
11) Dec. 5: 32 points, 13 rebounds, 12 assists vs. Hawks
12) Dec. 9: 27 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists vs. Rockets
13) Dec. 17: 26 points, 11 rebounds, 22 assists vs. Suns
14) Dec. 23: 45 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists vs. Celtics
15) Dec. 27: 29 points, 17 rebounds, 11 assists vs. Heat
16) Dec. 31: 17 points, 12 rebounds, 14 assists vs. Clippers
17) Jan. 7: 32 points, 17 rebounds, 11 assists vs. Nuggets
18) Jan. 11: 24 points, 13 rebounds, 12 assists vs. Grizzlies
19) Jan. 13: 21 points, 11 rebounds, 12 assists vs. Timberwolves
20) Jan. 15: 36 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists vs. Kings
21) Jan. 18: 27 points, 15 rebounds, 13 assists at the Warriors
22) Jan. 23: 38 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists at the Jazz
23) Jan. 25: 27 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists at the Pelicans
24) Jan. 29: 20 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists vs. Cavaliers
25) Feb. 3: 38 points, 13 rebounds, 12 assists vs. Memphis
26) Feb. 9: 29 points, 12 rebounds, 11 assists vs. Cavaliers
27) Feb. 13: 38 points, 12 rebounds, 14 assists vs. Knicks
28) Feb. 24: 17 points, 18 rebounds, 17 assists vs. Lakers
29) Feb. 26: 41 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists vs. Pelicans
30) Feb. 28: 43 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists vs Jazz
31) Mar. 9: 23 points, 13 rebounds, 13 assists vs Spurs
32) Mar. 11: 33 points, 11 rebounds, and 14 assists vs. Jazz
33) Mar. 14: 25 points, 12 rebounds, 19 assists vs. Nets
34) Mar. 16: 24 points, 10 rebounds, 16 assists vs. Raptors
35) Mar. 22: 18 points, 11 rebounds, 14 assists vs. 76ers
36) Mar. 24: 39 points, 13 rebounds, 11 assists vs. Rockets
37) Mar. 27: 37 points, 10 rebounds, 13 assists vs. Mavericks
38) Mar. 29: 57 points, 11 rebounds, 13 assists vs. Magic
39) Mar. 31: 31 points, 15 rebounds, 12 assists vs. Spurs
40) April 2: 40 points, 13 rebounds, 10 assists vs. Hornets
41) April 4: 12 points, 13 rebounds, 13 assists vs. Bucks
42) April 9: 50 points, 16 rebounds, 10 assists vs. Nuggets
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