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5 Reasons Why Russell Westbrook Can Average A Triple-Double

By Kyle Tomasi

Nov 25, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) shoots over Denver Nuggets forward Nikola Jokic (15) in the fourth quarter at the Pepsi Center. The Thunder won 132-129. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) shoots over Denver Nuggets forward Nikola Jokic (15) in the fourth quarter at the Pepsi Center. The Thunder won 132-129. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /
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Russell Westbrook is off to one of best starts to a season we have seen in quite some time. Currently averaging a triple-double, there are questions being asked if he can sustain this pace for the entire season.

Nov 25, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) shoots over Denver Nuggets forward Nikola Jokic (15) in the fourth quarter at the Pepsi Center. The Thunder won 132-129. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) shoots over Denver Nuggets forward Nikola Jokic (15) in the fourth quarter at the Pepsi Center. The Thunder won 132-129. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /

Russell Westbrook is an absolute beast. There are no questions regarding his unbelievable skill set that has made him one of the most entertaining athletes in all of sports. But there is one looming question hanging over Westbrook’s head; can he average a triple-double all season long?

Westbrook is currently averaging a remarkable 31.1 points, 10.9 rebounds and 11.0 assists per game through the first 24 games of the season and has 12 triple-doubles so far. The rest of the NBA has 14 combined.

He has been forced to be a dominant scorer, rebounder and passer for the Oklahoma City Thunder after the departure of Kevin Durant in the offseason.

The only player in NBA history to average a triple-double for a season is Oscar Robertson. “The Big O” averaged 30.8 points, 12.5 rebounds, and 11.4 assists per game during the 1961-62 season.

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Westbrook is looking to join elite company while helping the Thunder be a competitor in the stacked Western Conference.

Here are five reasons why he is completely capable of averaging a triple-double for the remainder of the season.

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