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 is a professional basketball player celebrated for his athleticism and competitive drive. He achieved considerable success in the NBA, earning nine All-Star selections, the 2017 MVP award, and a spot on the NBA 75th Anniversary Team. Notably, Westbrook holds the NBA record for career triple-doubles, solidifying his status as one of the league's most dynamic and impactful point guards. He also won an Olympic gold medal in 2012, representing the U.S. national team.

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2010: Selected to FIBA World Championship team

In 2010, Russell Westbrook was selected to the FIBA World Championship team in Istanbul, Turkey, where he played a significant role in Team USA winning its first World Championship since 1994.

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 second gold medal.

June 26, 2017: Named NBA Most Valuable Player

On June 26, 2017, Russell Westbrook was named the recipient of the NBA Most Valuable Player Award, being the first winner from a team with fewer than 50 wins since 1982.

March 13, 2018: Recorded 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: Recorded 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: Became second all time 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, passing 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: Recorded 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, a then-season-high 21 assists, plus 14 rebounds, in a 132–124 win over the Indiana Pacers.

January 15, 2023: Set 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, setting a record for the most triple-doubles off the bench in NBA history with his fourth career triple-double off the bench.

January 1, 2024: Passing Patrick Ewing on All-Time Scoring List

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

January 10, 2025: Triple-double against Brooklyn Nets

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 teammates recorded multiple triple-doubles in the same game in a season.