Russell Westbrook's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A closer look at the biggest achievements of Russell Westbrook. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
Russell Westbrook III is an American professional basketball player currently playing point guard for the Denver Nuggets in the NBA. He debuted in the NBA in 2008 and rose to prominence as a star with the Oklahoma City Thunder. During his career, he has played for six NBA teams, showcasing his talents across the league.
1982: MVP Awarded to Player on Team with Fewer Than 50 Wins
On June 26, 2017, Westbrook was named the NBA Most Valuable Player Award. He was the first winner from a team with fewer than 50 wins since Moses Malone in 1982.
March 2, 2009: First Career Triple-Double
On March 2, 2009, Russell Westbrook recorded his first career triple-double with 17 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists.
2009: Lebron James Triple Doubles
In 2009, Lebron James had three straight triple-doubles. Russell Westbrook had three straight triple-doubles on February 27, in a loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.
2010: FIBA World Championship Gold Medal
In 2010, Russell Westbrook represented the United States national team and won a gold medal in the FIBA World Championship.
2011: First All-Star Appearance
In 2011, Russell Westbrook was selected as a Western Conference reserve for the NBA All-Star Game, marking his first all-star appearance.
2011: NBA All-Star Game Selection
In the 2011-12 season, Westbrook was selected to participate in the 2012 NBA All-Star Game.
2012: Olympics Gold Medal
In 2012, Russell Westbrook represented the United States national team and won a gold medal in the Olympics.
2012: NBA All-Star Game
In 2012, Russell Westbrook was selected for the NBA All-Star Game.
2012: NBA Finals with the Thunder
In 2012, Westbrook played with James Harden in the NBA Finals with the Thunder.
2014: NBA Scoring Leader
In 2014, Russell Westbrook led the NBA in scoring for the 2014-15 season, showcasing his offensive prowess.
2016: NBA Most Valuable Player
In 2016, Russell Westbrook was awarded the NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) for the 2016–17 season, recognizing his outstanding performance.
2016: All-Star Game MVP
In 2016, Russell Westbrook was voted to start in his first All-Star Game and earned his second All-Star Game MVP award, becoming the first player in All-Star history to win consecutive MVPs outright.
June 26, 2017: NBA Most Valuable Player Award
On June 26, 2017, Russell Westbrook was named the recipient of the NBA Most Valuable Player Award.
September 29, 2017: Westbrook Signs $205 Million Contract Extension
On September 29, 2017, Russell Westbrook signed a five-year, $205 million contract extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder, marking the largest guaranteed contract in NBA history at the time.
March 13, 2018: Westbrook Records 100th Triple-Double
On March 13, 2018, Russell Westbrook became the fourth player in NBA history to record 100 triple-doubles in a 119–107 win over the Atlanta Hawks.
January 10, 2019: Westbrook Records Career-High 24 Assists
On January 10, 2019, Russell Westbrook recorded a career-high 24 assists, along with 24 points and 13 rebounds, in a double-overtime loss to the San Antonio Spurs.
October 26, 2019: Westbrook Passes Magic Johnson in Career Triple-Doubles
On October 26, 2019, in his second game as a Rocket, Russell Westbrook passed Magic Johnson to become second all-time in career triple-doubles.
March 30, 2021: Westbrook Records 30-10-20 Triple-Double
On March 30, 2021, Russell Westbrook became the first player since Magic Johnson in 1988 to record a 30–10–20 triple-double, with 35 points, 21 assists, and 14 rebounds.
January 15, 2023: Westbrook Sets Record for Most Triple-Doubles off the Bench
On January 15, 2023, Russell Westbrook recorded his fourth career triple-double off the bench, setting a record for the most triple-doubles off the bench in NBA history.
July 2023: Coach Lue Praises Westbrook's effort and toughness
In July 2023, Clippers Coach Tyronn Lue praised Westbrook's effort and toughness, stating that Westbrook had 'saved' the Clippers during the final 20 games of the regular season following injuries to Paul George and others.
January 1, 2024: Westbrook Passes Ewing on All-Time Scoring List
On January 1, 2024, Russell Westbrook passed Patrick Ewing for 25th place on the league's all-time scoring list.
November 6, 2024: Win against Oklahoma City Thunder
On November 6, 2024, Russell Westbrook scored 29 points with six rebounds and six assists, shooting efficiently in a 124–122 win against his former team, the Oklahoma City Thunder.
January 10, 2025: Triple-Double with Jokić
On January 10, 2025, Westbrook recorded a triple-double with 25 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists in a 124–105 win over the Brooklyn Nets. His teammate Nikola Jokić also recorded a triple-double, marking the second time they've achieved this feat in the same season, making them the only pair of teammates in NBA history to accomplish that.
January 22, 2025: Most Regular-Season Triple-Doubles
As of January 22, 2025, Westbrook holds the NBA record for most regular-season triple-doubles with 202.
