Wizards' Russell Westbrook is the new NBA Leader in Triple-Doubles

Russell Westbrook made NBA history on Monday in Atlanta.

On Saturday evening in Indiana, Russell Westbrook and the Wizards beat the Pacers in overtime to gain the ninth seed in the Eastern Conference. 

Westbrook also tied Oscar Robertson's triple-double record. 

On Monday in Atlanta, the Wizards lost 125-124 to the Hawks and fell down to the tenth seed again (the Pacers beat the Cavs to regain the ninth seed), but Westbrook broke the all-time record of 181 triple-doubles, and at 32-years-old will not build on his new record of 182 career triple-doubles.

Westbrook posted an incredible stat line of 28 points, 13 rebounds and 21 assists. On the season he is averaging a triple-double for the fourth time in his career.

The Wizards currently have just three games left in their season, and will likely be a participant in the first ever NBA Play-In-Tournament.

There was a lot of reaction around the NBA, and here are some posts commemorating the exceptional accomplishment on Monday night.

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

This family is 1 of 1.

Give Brodie his 🌹🌹🌹. Congratulations to our very own @russwest44 on becoming the all-time leader in triple-doubles. #JUMPMAN pic.twitter.com/W1SBFmclAl

— Jordan (@Jumpman23) May 11, 2021

CONGRATULATIONS, RUSSELL WESTBROOK, FOR BREAKING OSCAR ROBERTSON'S 47-YEAR-OLD CAREER TRIPLE-DOUBLE RECORD. NOBODY HAS EVER PLAYED HARDER EVERY SINGLE POSSESSION. NOBODY HAS EVER BEEN ABLE TO DOMINATE A STAT SHEET IN ALL 3 CATEGORIES THE WAY THIS MAN CAN.

— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) May 11, 2021

1️⃣8️⃣2️⃣ TRIPLE-DOUBLES 😤👏

Russell Westbrook is officially the NBA’s all-time triple-double leader! #WES182OOK | @russwest44 pic.twitter.com/exvo3JNhNY

— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) May 11, 2021

The NBA's new king of triple-doubles: Russell Westbrook 😤@russwest44 pic.twitter.com/E7T4xiGV9O

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) May 11, 2021

13 seasons.

3 NBA teams.

182 triple-doubles.@russwest44 👏 pic.twitter.com/6KTzaX0VXm

— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) May 11, 2021

NBA history: Wizards’ Russell Westbrook has surpassed Oscar Robertson to become No. 1 on the all-time triple-double list.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) May 11, 2021

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