What are Russell Westbrook’s career triple-double numbers? Exploring his unique record as he passes Isaiah Thomas on all-time assist list

Russell Westbrook isn't just the all-time leader in triple-doubles, but the future Hall of Famer is also now #9 on the NBA’s all-time assists list. Westbrook passed Isaiah Thomas on Saturday in the LA Clippers' win over the New York Knicks.

Westbrook has 9,062 assists and will likely finish within the top eight if things go his way. Westbrook has spoken about his triple-double record. The assists are a major reason why he has that. He noted that if anyone could do it, they would.

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"There is no player like myself. And if people want to take it for granted, sorry for them. But I'm pretty sure if everybody could do it, they would do it. ... Shit ain't easy though, I'll tell you that. It ain't easy, I take a lot of pride."

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Russell Westbrook on triple-doubles: "There is no player like myself. And if people want to take it for granted, sorry for them. But I'm pretty sure if everybody could do it, they would do it. ... Shit ain't easy though, I'll tell you that. It ain't easy, I take a lot of pride."

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Russell Westbrook on triple-doubles: "There is no player like myself. And if people want to take it for granted, sorry for them. But I'm pretty sure if everybody could do it, they would do it. ... Shit ain't easy though, I'll tell you that. It ain't easy, I take a lot of pride." https://t.co/L5Rt7Ip2H9

Russell Westbrook and the Clippers

The slander on Westbrook throughout the past few seasons hasn't been warranted. This is a future first-ballot Hall of Famer that we're talking about. Even if the past few seasons have been below-average play by his standards, Westbrook is still one of the greatest to ever lace-up.

His triple-double record seems unbreakable. Russell Westbrook has 19 triple-doubles in his career. At this point, it only seems like Nikola Jokic has a chance to break the record. Westbrook will look to continue playing well for the LA Clippers as they continue to push for a higher seed in the playoffs.

The Clippers are a team that could win a championship if they figure things out, which would be awesome for Westbrook.

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