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 a professional basketball player renowned for his explosiveness and intensity. An NBA All-Star nine times, he was named MVP in 2017. He's a nine-time All-NBA Team member, two-time scoring leader, three-time assists leader, and two-time All-Star Game MVP. Westbrook is one of three players to average a triple-double for a season, achieving it four times. He holds the NBA record for career triple-doubles and most career rebounds by a guard. In 2021, he was named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team, solidifying his place among basketball's elite.

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1988: Triple-Doubles

In 2016, Russell Westbrook recorded his 15th triple-double of the season and 34th of his career, amassing the most triple-doubles by a player in a season since 1988–89, when Magic Johnson and Michael Jordan achieved similar feats.

January 6, 2006: Career-Best 51 Points

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

2008: NBA All-Rookie First Team

In 2008, Russell Westbrook finished fourth in the NBA Rookie of the Year voting and was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team.

2009: First Player Since LeBron James to Have Three Straight Triple-Doubles

On February 27, 2015, in a loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, Westbrook recorded 40 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists to become the first player to have three straight triple-doubles since LeBron James did so in 2009.

November 26, 2010: Career-High 43 Points Against Indiana Pacers

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

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: Westbrook selected 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 Appearance

In 2011, Russell Westbrook was selected by NBA head coaches as a Western Conference reserve for the NBA All-Star Game, marking his first all-star appearance.

March 23, 2012: Career-High 45 Points Against Minnesota Timberwolves

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: Westbrook wins Olympic gold medal

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

In 2012, Westbrook was selected for the NBA All-Star Game.

February 20, 2014: Return to Lineup

On February 20, 2014, Russell Westbrook returned to the Oklahoma City Thunder's lineup after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his right knee, playing with limited minutes for the rest of the season.

February 4, 2015: Tied Career-High 45 Points

On February 4, 2015, Russell Westbrook tied his career-high with 45 points in a 102–91 win over the New Orleans Pelicans.

2016: All-Star Game MVP Award

In 2016, Russell Westbrook earned his second All-Star Game MVP award in a 196–173 win by the West, recording 31 points, eight rebounds, five assists and five steals in 22 minutes.

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, the first winner from a team with fewer than 50 wins since Moses Malone in 1982.

March 13, 2018: Westbrook recorded his 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 recorded career-high 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 for second all time 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 with a 28-point, 13-assist, and 10-rebound performance in a 126–123 win against the New Orleans Pelicans.

March 30, 2021: Westbrook 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, 21 assists, and 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, recognizing his significant contributions to basketball.

January 15, 2023: Westbrook set record for most triple-doubles off the bench

On January 15, 2023, Russell Westbrook put up 20 points, 14 rebounds, and 11 assists off the bench in a 113–112 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, marking his fourth career triple-double off the bench and setting a record for the most triple-doubles off the bench in NBA history.

January 1, 2024: Westbrook passes 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: Westbrook records triple-double in win over 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, with teammate Nikola Jokić also recording a triple-double, marking the first time in NBA history that a pair of teammates each recorded a triple-double multiple times in a season.

November 6, 2025: Westbrook holds NBA record for regular-season triple-doubles

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

January 3, 2026: Westbrook becomes point guard with most career points scored

On January 3, 2026, Russell Westbrook scored 17 points, with nine rebounds and six assists, 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.