Russell Westbrook Ties Michael Jordan For Second-Longest Triple-Double Streak

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Westbrook is an absolute monster.

We all know at this point that Russell Westbrook is a triple-double machine. Over the last two seasons, he has been averaging a triple-double and he is on pace to do the exact same thing this year. Last night though, in a 132-122 win against the Orlando Magic, Westbrook went off again, scoring 16 points, 15 rebounds, and 16 assists. It was his seventh triple-double in a row, which tied him with Michael Jordan for the second longest triple-double streak in NBA history. Wilt Chamberlain has the record for the longest streak with nine games.

Westbrook was the first player since Oscar Robertson to average a triple-double in a season and his consistency to put up big numbers has impressed Thunder head coach Billy Donovan.

"I think it's crazy that anybody is devaluing that in my opinion," Donovan said according to ESPN. "Oscar Robertson did it for a season, and it hadn't happened again in 60 years. [Westbrook] is in the process of doing it three consecutive years, so just that is something in of itself that has not happened in the history of the game. He impacts our team in so many different ways."

Meanwhile, Westbrook has been humble about it all saying "Guys are making shots, man. My job is to just make the game easier for them."

The Thunder are making a push to be one of the best teams in the Western Conference. They are currently in third place with a record of 34-19.


About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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