Russell Westbrook

American basketball point guard known for explosive athleticism, triple-double records, and 2017 NBA MVP award with intense competitive style.

Russell Westbrook holds the all-time NBA record with 198 career triple-doubles, surpassing Oscar Robertson's mark of 181, and his 2016-17 MVP season — 31.6 points, 10.7 rebounds and 10.4 assists across 81 games following Kevin Durant's departure — stands as one of the most statistically extraordinary individual campaigns in the sport's history.. He played for the Thunder (2008–19), Houston (2019–20), Washington (2020–21), LA Lakers (2021–22), Utah (2022–23) and the LA Clippers (2023–24). He scored 24,000+ career points at 22.0 per game with 8.2 assists and 7.4 rebounds across 1,100+ games. His 198 career triple-doubles is the all-time NBA record — surpassing Oscar Robertson's mark of 181. His 2016–17 MVP season — 31.6 ppg, 10.7 rpg, 10.4 apg across 81 games following Kevin Durant's departure — is one of the most remarkable individual seasons in NBA history, averaging a triple-double for the entire campaign. He won the scoring title in 2015 and assists titles in 2018 and 2019. His top speed of 43.8 km/h is among the fastest ever recorded in the NBA — he combined sprinter pace with explosive jumping that made him virtually unguardable in transition. He won Olympic gold in 2012. His 9 All-Star selections and 3 All-NBA First Team nominations reflect sustained elite performance. His triple-double record will likely stand for decades.

Explosive, athletic point guard with relentless energy

Record holder for most career triple-doubles in NBA history

• NBA MVP 2017
• All-Star 9x
• All-NBA First Team 3x
• Assists Champion 2018, 2019
• Triple-Double Record (198 career)
• Olympic Gold 2012
• Scoring Champion 2015