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Russell Westbrook breaks Oscar Robertson's triple-double record

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 5/11/21

Russell Westbrook made history on Monday when he broke Oscar Robertson’s record for triple-doubles.

Westbrook snagged a rebound in the fourth quarter of his Wizards’ 125-124 loss to the Atlanta Hawks to give him his 182nd triple-double. He topped Robertson’s previous record of 181 career triple-doubles.

Westbrook had 28 points, 13 rebounds and 21 assists. Here are some highlights:

Russell Westbrook (28 PTS, 13 REB, 21 AST) passes Oscar Robertson for the MOST TRIPLE-DOUBLES in NBA history!@russwest44 x @WashWizards pic.twitter.com/60hCVLKUtR

— NBA (@NBA) May 11, 2021

Westbrook is averaging a triple-double for the fourth time in a season. He is now the triple-double king and was congratulated by many for the feat. Here is a roundup of many of the congratulatory tweets he received.

Wizards teammate Bradley Beal:

It has been an honor and a blessing to share the floor with you Brodie. Congratulations on making HISTORY! 182 and counting… @russwest44 #whynot #andtheNEW https://t.co/8oJvXCOAbA

— Bradley Beal (@RealDealBeal23) May 11, 2021

Magic Johnson:

Congratulations to Russell Westbrook for making NBA history passing Oscar Robertson to become the all-time leader in triple-doubles! @russwest44 https://t.co/lMZJ6lIg5O

— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) May 11, 2021

Allen Iverson:

Just watched history being made!!! Congratulations @russwest44 on breaking a record NO ONE thought would be broken. Well deserved, keep it up killa! #MindBlowing #Unreal #Unbelievable #VideoGameNumbers #MrTripleDouble pic.twitter.com/t4QBKOQeWN

— Allen Iverson (@alleniverson) May 11, 2021

Jamal Crawford:

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

Westbrook’s UCLA teammate, Kevin Love.

Kevin Love congratulates Russ pic.twitter.com/btVXOG9Z2j

— Dime (@DimeUPROXX) May 11, 2021

From Oklahoma City’s mayor:

Congratulations from Oklahoma City to @russwest44 on becoming the all-time triple-double leader!

There’s been some debate whether it is still “Russell Westbrook Day”… Tonight, let’s just say that it is.

We love you, Russ!

— Mayor David Holt (@davidfholt) May 11, 2021

And these messages were from Westbrook’s family members: