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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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Nov 14, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) dribbles by Detroit Pistons guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (5) during the first quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) dribbles by Detroit Pistons guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (5) during the first quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /

The Dude Doesn’t Get Tired

Westbrook seems to play the game at 110 percent every single night. He is completely capable of playing a 48-minute game and have little-to-no fall off from beginning of game to end of game.

So much that fellow star LeBron James compared him to a very recognizable pink bunny last week.

"“Westbrook can do it,” James said, via ESPN. “He’s capable of doing it. He’s showing it. He’s like the Energizer Bunny, man. He just doesn’t get tired. He doesn’t get tired, and when you have that passion for the game, too, as well, it’s very doable.”"

James isn’t wrong. Westbrook seems to never slow down. He’s pedal to the metal all night and it’s that motor that has elevated him to this level of play.

Averaging a triple-double now is impressive, but if that motor and drive for the game continue for 82 games, Westbrook will gladly enter his name next to Oscar Robertson’s as the only players to ever average a triple-double for a season.

Going back to health, Westbrook has a tremendous opportunity if he doesn’t tire himself out. If his body can keep up with his mentality, Westbrook will accomplish this unfathomable feat. Head coach Billy Donovan rarely rests the superstar because he has complete faith in his ability.

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