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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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Dec 11, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) dunks the ball against the Boston Celtics during the second quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) dunks the ball against the Boston Celtics during the second quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports /

Possessions Per Game Help Thunder

The Oklahoma City Thunder are getting their chances on the offensive end because of how fast-paced today’s game is. The Thunder are currently averaging 101.5 possessions per game, via ESPN.com, behind only the Nets (104.1), Suns (103.9), Warriors (102.6) and Lakers (101.6).

This gives Westbrook ample opportunity to show out when he has his opportunities. His ability to score, rebound and pass over a 48-minute game while getting more than100 possessions during that time allow him to average this unthinkable stat line.

During the 1961-62 season, Oscar Robertson and the Cincinnati Royals averaged 124.9 possessions per game, via cbssports.com, but were without a 3-point arc. Possessions are down overall, but the Thunder are up from last season’s 99.4 possessions per game.

It may not seem like a lot, but two extra possessions throughout the course of a game can give Westbrook the stats he needs to complete another triple-double.

Westbrook has all the tools to become the second player ever to average a triple-double and while we can speculate all we want, Westbrook has to continue his dominance for another 58 games.

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In the meantime, enjoy his pure athleticism, as we may never see another basketball player like him again.

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