American · Long Beach, California · Born 12 November 1988American basketball point guard known for explosive athleticism, triple-double records, and 2017 NBA MVP award with intense competitive style.
Russell Westbrook was born in Long Beach, California in 1988 and was drafted 4th overall by Seattle — relocated to Oklahoma City — in 2008. He played for the Thunder (2008–19), Houston (2019–20), Washington (2020–21), LA Lakers (2021–22), Utah (2022–23) and the LA Clippers (2023–24). He scored 24,000+ career points at 22.0 per game with 8.2 assists and 7.4 rebounds across 1,100+ games. His 198 career triple-doubles is the all-time NBA record — surpassing Oscar Robertson's mark of 181. His 2016–17 MVP season — 31.6 ppg, 10.7 rpg, 10.4 apg across 81 games following Kevin Durant's departure — is one of the most remarkable individual seasons in NBA history, averaging a triple-double for the entire campaign. He won the scoring title in 2015 and assists titles in 2018 and 2019. His top speed of 43.8 km/h is among the fastest ever recorded in the NBA — he combined sprinter pace with explosive jumping that made him virtually unguardable in transition. He won Olympic gold in 2012. His 9 All-Star selections and 3 All-NBA First Team nominations reflect sustained elite performance. His triple-double record will likely stand for decades.
Triple-double records and explosive athleticism
How They Played
Explosive, athletic point guard with relentless energy
Lasting Impact
Record holder for most career triple-doubles in NBA history
Career Honours
- NBA MVP 2017
- All-Star 9x
- All-NBA First Team 3x
- Assists Champion 2018, 2019
- Triple-Double Record (198 career)
- Olympic Gold 2012
- Scoring Champion 2015
| Club | Period | Apps |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City Thunder | 2008–2019 | 821 |
| Houston Rockets | 2019–2021 | 1504 |
| Washington Wizards | 2021–2023 | 65 |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 2021–2023 | 130 |
| Los Angeles Clippers | 2023–2024 | 68 |
American Athletes