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Russell Westbrook

Guard · Sacramento Kings · 6-3, 200 lb · Born November 12, 1988 · Long Beach, California · Drafted 2008 Round 1, Pick 4 (Seattle SuperSonics)
2017 MVP9x All-StarTriple-Double King
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In short

Russell Westbrook is the 2017 NBA MVP, a nine-time All-Star, and the NBA's all-time triple-double leader, who once averaged a triple-double for a full season and set the single-season record of 42 — an explosive point guard now with the Sacramento Kings.

Matchup model · next gameMedium confidenceWed, Nov 11
@Portland Trail BlazersDrop coverage
Proj. points
15.1
range 12.4–17.8
Line 15
51%
to go over
Team win
33%
111–114
Poi 15.1 Lean overReb 5.4 Lean underAss 6.6 Lean overPRA 27.1 Lean under
Likely on himJrue Holiday· 84 Perimeter DStrong defender
15+ pts51%20+ pts5%

Model lines Westbrook at 15.1 pts (range 12.4–17.8) vs a 15 line — roughly a coin flip to clear it (51%).

Model favors Portland Trail Blazers (67%), projected 111–114, ~225 total at 96.2 pace.

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Russell Westbrook turned pure relentlessness into the greatest triple-double career the NBA has ever seen.

Drafted fourth in 2008, he became Oklahoma City's all-time leading scorer, reached the 2012 Finals, and won two scoring titles.

In 2016-17 he averaged a triple-double for the season, set the single-season record with 42, and won MVP — later passing Oscar Robertson for the career mark.

After stops from Houston to Denver, including the first-ever 200th triple-double, he signed with Sacramento in 2025 and crossed 10,000 career assists.

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PPG
15.2
2025-26
RPG
5.4
per game
APG
6.7
per game
FG%
.427
.338 from three
LIFE

Roots & the rise

The most prolific triple-double producer in NBA history and a former MVP, Russell Westbrook redefined relentless — a downhill force whose motor rewrote the record books.

Russell Westbrook III was born November 12, 1988 in Long Beach, California. A late-blooming star at UCLA and Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year, he was drafted fourth overall by Seattle in 2008, moving with the franchise to Oklahoma City.

With the Thunder he became the franchise's all-time leading scorer, reached the 2012 Finals, won two scoring titles, and in 2016-17 averaged a triple-double for the season while setting the single-season record of 42 — earning MVP. He later passed Oscar Robertson for the most career triple-doubles.

Stints in Houston, Washington, the Lakers, the Clippers and Denver followed — including the first-ever 200th career triple-double — before he signed with Sacramento in 2025 and crossed 10,000 career assists.

Sources: Wikipedia, NBA.com, Basketball-Reference.

BEYOND THE GAME

Off the Court

Westbrook founded the Russell Westbrook Why Not? Foundation in 2012 to support education and family programs, and he honors late childhood friend Khelcey Barrs III with a 'KB3' wristband. He is married with three children.

A noted style icon and Jordan Brand athlete, he founded the streetwear brand Honor the Gift and executive-produced the documentary 'Tulsa Burning: The 1921 Race Massacre.' In Sacramento he wears No. 18 to mark his NBA seasons.

PERSONALITY

The person

Ferociously competitive and famously durable, Westbrook plays with an intensity that produced historic statistical dominance.

Mr. Triple-DoubleNBA all-time leader in triple-doubles, career and single-season.
Downhill ForceRelentless rim attacks, transition speed and guard rebounding.
Why Not?His mantra and foundation both channel a fearless mindset.
PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Triple-Double Engine · Former MVP
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
68/100
Scoring66
Playmaking77
Rebounding47
Perimeter D72
Rim protection24
Spacing60
Athleticism70
Clutch65
Relentless motorFormer MVPTriple-double threat
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

Historic Motor

Westbrook is an elite downhill athlete and open-court force — attacking the rim, pushing pace, and rebounding at a historic rate for a guard, the engine of his triple-double dominance.

Playmaking

A three-time assist champion and one of only two players with 25,000 points and 10,000 assists, he creates offense relentlessly as an on-ball hub.

Shooting & Turnovers

Career three-point shooting around 30% and a high turnover rate are the real limitations; he's best as a creator or high-energy secondary playmaker rather than an off-ball spacer.

STATS

Season by season

Per game

SeasonGPMINPTSREBASTFG%3P%
2025-266429.015.25.46.7.427.338

Source: Basketball-Reference.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Where he sits in history

MVP2016-17
Triple-DoublesAll-time leader (200+)
All-Star9x

Hardware

MVP
2017
9x
All-Star / All-NBA
2x
Scoring champion
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated 2026

A veteran floor-general and record-holder on a minimum deal.

Westbrook signed a one-year veteran-minimum deal with Sacramento for 2025-26, providing energy, playmaking and Hall-of-Fame experience. His future beyond 2026 is unconfirmed, but his place in history — MVP, triple-double king — is secure.

PlaymakingElite
AthleticismStrong
Outside ShotLimited

Contract

Deal
1 yr / minimum Signed Oct 2025
Bottom line

A first-ballot Hall of Famer and triple-double king — an MVP whose relentless motor still sets a tone.

FAQ

Quick answers

How many MVPs does Russell Westbrook have?

One — the 2016-17 NBA MVP, a season in which he averaged a triple-double.

Is Westbrook the all-time triple-double leader?

Yes — he passed Oscar Robertson in May 2021 and holds both the career record and the single-season record of 42.

How many times has Westbrook been an All-Star?

Nine times, between 2011 and 2020.

Why does Westbrook wear No. 18 in Sacramento?

To represent the number of seasons he has played in the NBA; he historically wore No. 0.