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NBA: Former LA Clippers All-Star Continues To Shine

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BY: ROBERT ANTHONY MORALES – SPORTS ON AIR USA CONTRIBUTOR

LOS ANGELES — The triple-double express train that is Russell Westbrook just keeps on chugging along.

Now playing for Denver, the former Clipper and UCLA alum notched his 200th career triple-double on Tuesday night following the Nuggets’ 122-110 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies at the FedEx Forum.

Westbrook’s latest iteration of the statistical triple happiness came in the form of 12 points, 10 rebounds, and 14 assists. He brushed the hardwood masterpiece across 35 minutes of playing time.  

Nov 19, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) drives to the basket as Memphis Grizzlies forward Jake LaRavia (3) falls during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Already No.1 on the 3-D list, Westbrook padded his lead over Hall-of-Famer Oscar Robertson by 19 and by 62 over third-placer Magic Johnson, also a Hall-of-Famer and leader of the Showtime Lakers of the late 80s and mid 90s.

“I’m blessed,” Westbrook told reporters after achieving the milestone. Obviously, he’s gifted, too.

Now 36 years old and entering his 16th NBA season, Russ has collected a plethora of accolades, including a league MVP crown (2017), 9 All-Star nods, and a pair of scoring titles (2015, 2017).

Who knows?

A ring could be next. 

Nov 19, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) talks with guard Russell Westbrook (4) during a time out during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

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