There was a time when triple-doubles were a pretty big deal. In fact, during Westbrook’s MVP season, NBA Twitter practically threw a party every time he was able to finish with one for a game.
Nowadays, it seems that Russ has normalized the practice — so much so, that it has seemingly become a lot less celebrated.
Still, after Russ posted another one tonight, and became the first player ever with 15 triple-doubles in 20 games, the internet couldn’t help but explode with reactions.
Russell Westbrook (15 PTS, 14 REB, 11 AST in tonight's win) is the first player in NBA history with 15 triple-doubles over a 20-game span. @EliasSports pic.twitter.com/OOmEfmCRPn
— NBA.com/Stats (@nbastats) April 18, 2021
The feedback was mostly positive, with many appreciating the performance they’re getting from the Wizards star.
Westbrook’s numbers are so absurd and he does it so often it’s become normal https://t.co/xGOOott014
— Evan📍 (@Coby_Buckets) April 18, 2021
https://twitter.com/youngxrevenge/status/1383639715857911809
Just a quick friendly reminder that Russell Westbrook had another casual triple double tonight and the W!
15 points
14 rebounds
11 assists
Just saying tho…
— Kendrick Perkins (@KendrickPerkins) April 18, 2021
Say what y’all want about him that man be playing his heart out. This man ain’t complained about being in Washington, shows up for games majority of the time, teammates loves him.
— NBA (@Jgrammah) April 18, 2021
https://twitter.com/victorjones1994/status/1383618676432146444
Just a stud!
— The Real Dan U. (@danulmer67) April 18, 2021
It was Westbrook who led the charge in Washington’s most recent victory, beating the Pistons by 21 points to pick up their fourth straight win.
And while Russ is often blamed for his relentless and inefficient playstyle, the dude gives his all every time he’s on the court. That alone might be why his team still has a chance to make that play-in tournament later this year.
