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, an American professional basketball player currently with the Sacramento Kings, is celebrated as one of the NBA's greatest point guards. Renowned for his agility, intensity, and explosiveness, he's a nine-time NBA All-Star and the 2016-17 NBA MVP. A nine-time All-NBA Team member, he has twice led the league in scoring and three times in assists. Westbrook has also been named an NBA All-Star Game MVP twice. He's one of only three players to average a triple-double for a season and has achieved this four times. He is the NBA's all-time leader in career triple-doubles and holds the record for the most career rebounds by a guard. In 2021, Westbrook was honored as part of the NBA 75th Anniversary Team.

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January 6, 2006: Career-best 51 points at Carson

On January 6, 2006, during his senior year, Russell Westbrook registered a career-best 51 points at Carson.

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: Triple-Double Streak

On February 27, 2015, Westbrook became the first player to have three straight triple-doubles since LeBron James did so in 2009.

November 26, 2010: Career-high 43 points

On November 26, 2010, Russell Westbrook scored a then-career-high 43 points against the Indiana Pacers.

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.

2010: Selection to FIBA World Championship team

In 2010, Russell Westbrook was selected to the FIBA World Championship team in Istanbul, Turkey, where Team USA won its first World Championship since 1994.

2011: First NBA All-Star Game Selection

In 2011, Russell Westbrook was selected as a Western Conference reserve for the NBA All-Star Game for the first time.

March 23, 2012: Career-high 45 points

On March 23, 2012, Russell Westbrook scored a career-high 45 points in a double overtime win against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

2012: Olympics Gold Medal

In 2012, Russell Westbrook represented the United States national team and won a gold medal in the Olympics.

2012: Selection to Summer Olympic team

In 2012, Russell Westbrook was selected to play for the Summer Olympic team in London, where he won a gold medal.

2012: NBA All-Star Game Selection

Russell Westbrook was selected for the NBA All-Star Game.

February 20, 2014: Return to Lineup After Surgery

On February 20, 2014, Russell Westbrook returned to the lineup after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his right knee.

2014: NBA Scoring Leader

In 2014, Russell Westbrook led the league in scoring for the 2014-15 season.

February 4, 2015: Tied Career-High 45 Points

On February 4, 2015, Russell Westbrook tied a career-high 45 points in a win over the New Orleans Pelicans.

October 30, 2015: 40 point game

On October 30, 2015, Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant each scored 40 points against the Orlando Magic to begin the 2015–16 season.

2016: All-Star Game MVP Award

In 2016, Russell Westbrook earned his second All-Star Game MVP award, becoming the first player in All-Star history to win consecutive MVPs outright.

2016: NBA Most Valuable Player Award

In 2016, Russell Westbrook earned the NBA Most Valuable Player Award (MVP) for the 2016–17 season.

June 26, 2017: Westbrook named NBA MVP

On June 26, 2017, Russell Westbrook was named the NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP). He was the first MVP winner from a team with fewer than 50 wins since Moses Malone in 1982.

March 13, 2018: Westbrook Records 100th Triple-Double

On March 13, 2018, Russell Westbrook recorded 32 points, 12 assists, and 12 rebounds in a 119–107 win over the Atlanta Hawks, becoming the fourth player in NBA history to record 100 triple-doubles.

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 154–147 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 became second all-time in career triple-doubles, surpassing Magic Johnson, with a 28-point, 13-assist, and 10-rebound performance in a 126–123 win against the New Orleans Pelicans.

March 30, 2021: Westbrook Records 30-10-20 Triple-Double

On March 30, 2021, Russell Westbrook recorded a 30–10–20 triple-double with 35 points, a then-season-high 21 assists, plus 14 rebounds, in a 132–124 win over the Indiana Pacers.

2021: Named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team

In 2021, Russell Westbrook was named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team.

2021: Primetime Emmy nominations

In 2021, Tulsa Burning: The 1921 Race Massacre received three Primetime Emmy nominations.

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January 15, 2023: Westbrook Sets Record for Most Triple-Doubles Off the Bench

On January 15, 2023, Russell Westbrook recorded 20 points, 14 rebounds, and 11 assists off the bench in a loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. This was his fourth career triple-double off the bench, setting a record for the most triple-doubles off the bench in NBA history.

July 2023: Clippers coach Tyronn Lue praises Westbrook

In July 2023, Clippers Coach Tyronn Lue praised Russell Westbrook's effort and toughness, saying 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: Passing Patrick Ewing on all-time scoring list

On January 1, 2024, Russell Westbrook surpassed Patrick Ewing for 25th place on the NBA's all-time scoring list.

January 10, 2025: Triple-double with Jokić

On January 10, 2025, Russell Westbrook recorded a triple-double with 25 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists in a 124–105 win over the Brooklyn Nets, while his teammate Nikola Jokić also achieved a triple-double, marking the first time in NBA history that the pair recorded multiple triple-doubles in the same season as teammates.

November 6, 2025: Triple-Doubles record

As of November 6, 2025, Russell Westbrook holds the record for the most regular-season triple-doubles in NBA history with 204.

January 3, 2026: Becoming the point guard with the most career points scored

On January 3, 2026, Russell Westbrook scored 17 points in a 129–102 loss to the Phoenix Suns, surpassing Oscar Robertson to become the point guard with the most career points scored in NBA history and moving into 15th place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list.