Give that man the MVP already.
Russell “triple-double” Westbrook made NBA history Sunday night with a performance he’ll remember for the rest of his life.
Westbrook not only helped erase a 10-point deficit to knock the Denver Nuggets out of playoff contention, but the All-Star point guard also recorded his 42nd triple-double to pass Oscar Robertson’s record for most in an NBA season.
And for the cherry on top, Westbrook hit an incredible game-winning 3-pointer to end the game to beat the Nuggets, 106-105, in dramatic fashion. Westbrook finished the night with 50 points, 16 rebounds, 10 assists and scored 18 of Oklahoma City’s final 21 points to secure the win.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pg2D3iNqkIM
Here’s how the sports world reacted to Westbrook’s NBA record-setting season.
Congrats to the Brodie @russwest44 on setting the record!!! #WhyNot #42 #StriveForGreatness?
— LeBron James (@KingJames) April 9, 2017
History made @russwest44!! Unbelievable season so far brother. 42 triple doubles…AND THE GAME WINNER HAHA!!! Wow. #WhyNot #42 #Day1 #Ern
— Kevin Love (@kevinlove) April 9, 2017
So proud to see @russwest44 hit the game-winning 3 in his history-making triple-double (50 PTs, 16 REBs, 10 ASTs)!#NBABruins pic.twitter.com/WbhxFDvK8f
— UCLA Basketball (@UCLAMBB) April 9, 2017
With his 79th career triple-double, @russwest44 has passed Wilt Chamberlain for 4th on the all-time list! #ThisIsWhyWePlay pic.twitter.com/mtnj2A21cS
— NBA (@NBA) April 10, 2017
Russ MVP bro. ?
— Damian Lillard (@Dame_Lillard) April 9, 2017
Thanks Russ … you the real MVP ✊?
— CJ McCollum (@CJMcCollum) April 9, 2017
wow russ. give that man the mvp.
— Blake Griffin (@blakegriffin32) April 9, 2017
Congrats @russwest44 ! Never thought in my lifetime I would see a person avg a triple double.. while leading the nba in SCORING. #MVP WOW.
— Jamal Crawford (@JCrossover) April 9, 2017
Russell Westbrook's Heisman moment combined with Titanic Music is life. pic.twitter.com/xqK5JgEIfi
— Adam Joseph (@AdamJosephSport) April 10, 2017
If that didn’t seal the deal for Westbrook to win MVP honors that I don’t know what will.
