On Triple-Doubles
On January 28, I wrote here about five unbreakable sports records. Included among the sports titans was the amazing Oscar Robertson of the NBA. As I wrote a couple months ago:
In the 1961-62 NBA season, Oscar Robertson recorded an amazing 41 triple-doubles (double figures in three categories: generally points, rebounds, and assists) while averaging a triple-double throughout the season. No player in history has come close to meeting that mark; in fact, most players don't even record one triple-double throughout their career. Before this year, I would have labeled this remarkable accomplishment as an unbreakable record.
But not so fast.
This year, we might be witnessing a truly once in a lifetime record breaking accomplishment. The Oklahoma City Thunder's point guard Russell Westbrook has a chance to surpass Robertson's record number of triple-doubles. In the first 46 games this year, Westbrook has 23 triple-doubles and is averaging a triple-double (30.7 points, which leads the league; 10.7 rebounds; and 10.4 assists). With 36 games remaining, he'll need another 21 triple-doubles to break the record. Let's stay tuned through April, because this one will likely come down to the final week of play.
April is here, and with 5 games remaining, Russell Westbrook now shares with "The Big O" the record of 41 games with a triple-double. His 41st was also his 7th consecutive, so he's definitely on a role (Wilt Chamberlain holds the record of 9 consecutive). Westbrook's first shot at breaking the record is tonight in Memphis. In a recent interview, Robertson said "I hope he does [break my record]. I'm rooting for him."
Me too - Good luck Russell!!
Please click below to see highlights of Westbrook tying the record.
Russell Westbrook grabs a 41st triple-double tying Oscar Robertson's 1961-62 record for most triple-doubles in a season.
