It’s one of the most incredible statistical feats of our time.
Russell Westbrook has broken Oscar Robertson’s record for the most triple-doubles ever, notching his 182nd against the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night.
Here’s how the NBA world reacted to the news:
Mr. Triple Double !!! Congratulations big bro. It’s a pleasure to witness history!! First Ballot HOF @russwest44
— Bradley Beal (@RealDealBeal23) May 11, 2021
More congratulations pile in for Russ from around the NBA!#WES18ROOK | @russwest44 pic.twitter.com/K89VFFk0h2
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) May 11, 2021
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From your first triple-double in 2009 to the most ever, congratulations Russ!#Hist0ry pic.twitter.com/5bMuIiytHj
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) May 11, 2021
Love from Russ's family ❤️❤️❤️#WES182OOK | @russwest44 pic.twitter.com/8sgaSfnSm6
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) May 11, 2021
Gotta be honest, never thought I would see a player avg a triple double for a season in my lifetime. To do it 4 out of the last 5 seasons!!! 😲😲. Now to be the ALL time leader. Iconic. All praise due!! 👑💯 #WHYNOT @russwest44
— 🏁 Jamal Crawford (@JCrossover) May 11, 2021
Shout out to @russwest44 !! Triple double 👑
— Jared Dudley (@JaredDudley619) May 11, 2021
I’ve always loved @russwest44 and his approach to playing the game the right way. He’s been special in my eyes since he was first drafted!
Congrats on your accomplishment today Russell!! pic.twitter.com/R9WuEQPYFs
— George Karl (@CoachKarl22) May 11, 2021
🗣IF IT WAS EASY, EVERYONE WOULD BE DOING IT. Big congrats to @russwest44 on breaking what many considered an unbreakable record, and shouts to the man he passed, Oscar Robertson, who remains a true icon of the game. Salute. pic.twitter.com/AWkQVuRIaY
— Rachel Nichols (@Rachel__Nichols) May 11, 2021
𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐞‼️
Congratulations to @russwest44 on becoming the @NBA’s All-Time Triple-Double Leader! 🙌#GoBruins | #WhyNot pic.twitter.com/3mfNunL1Ph
— UCLA Athletics (@UCLAAthletics) May 11, 2021
Russ has given us basketball nerds a lot to talk about. This is so good ⬇️ https://t.co/Zt6BjZcIvw
— Tas Melas (@TasMelas) May 11, 2021