Known for his amazing triple-doubles and impressive career, Westbrook remains a fan favorite, now playing for the Denver Nuggets. Recently, NBA fans filled social media with heartfelt messages for Russell Westbrook’s 36th birthday.
One of the greatest point guards ever, the future Hall of Famer was the fourth pick in the 2008 NBA draft. Now in his 17th NBA season, he has helped the Nuggets start the season strong with a 7-3 record.
While filling in for Jamal Murray during his concussion protocol, he started three games, averaging 18.3 points, 6.3 assists, 5.0 rebounds, and 2.3 steals, leading the team to a 3-0 run.
Westbrook recently shared a post on Instagram with the caption, “36. Appreciate all the love.” Even though some fans have criticized him before, the NBA community joined together to celebrate him.
User @victorcruz wrote, “Happy born day my brother 🙏🏾.”
User @femedeiros said, “HBD Mr. TRIPLE DOUBLE.”
User @blxst commented, “Happy Birthday brudda! 🔥”
User @obj posted, “Happy bday Brodie!!!! Luvvv.”
User @luvcrystalrenee shared, “Happy birthday Russ!!!”
User @mr.prosper added, “Happy bday to a real one 🐐.”
Exploring Russell Westbrook’s triple-double record
Russell Westbrook has made NBA history with his amazing triple-double record. He currently plays for the Denver Nuggets and holds the record for the most career triple-doubles in regular-season games, with 199. This huge achievement shows that he is one of the most versatile and exciting players in the league.
🚨 Russ appreciation post 🚨
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) June 3, 2021
-Set the record for most triple-doubles all-time
-Averaged 22.2 PPG | 11.5 RPG | 11.7 APG
-Fourth time averaging a triple-double
What a season for the Brodie. pic.twitter.com/AIe7JX5BzY
Westbrook’s journey started on March 2, 2009, when he got his first triple-double while playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Over the years, he kept impressing everyone, even setting a new record with 42 triple-doubles in the 2016-17 season, beating Oscar Robertson’s old record of 181.
