You know you’re at the top of your field when you’ve won the respect of your peers. Judging by the reaction on Sunday, Russell Westbrook is definitely at the top of his field.
Westbrook set the NBA record for triple-doubles in a season by notching his 42nd in a 106-105 victory against the Denver Nuggets. He finished with 50 points, 16 rebounds and 10 assists ... and he also hit the winning 3-pointer at the buzzer.
NBA players, LeBron James included, were tuned into the action and took to social media to congratulate Westbrook after his tremendous accomplishment.
Congrats to the Brodie @russwest44 on setting the record!!! #WhyNot #42 #StriveForGreatness🚀
— LeBron James (@KingJames) April 9, 2017
History made @russwest44!! Unbelievable season so far brother. 42 triple doubles...AND THE GAME WINNER HAHA!!! Wow. #WhyNot #42 #Day1 #Ern
— Kevin Love (@kevinlove) April 9, 2017
wow russ. give that man the mvp.
— Blake Griffin (@blakegriffin32) April 9, 2017
Russ MVP bro. 👀
— Damian Lillard (@Dame_Lillard) April 9, 2017
Unreal. #hist0ry
— KG's Area 21 (@KGArea21) April 9, 2017
Congrats on No. 42 @russwest44! pic.twitter.com/oaagAvTVLe
Congrats @russwest44 ! Never thought in my lifetime I would see a person avg a triple double.. while leading the nba in SCORING. #MVP WOW.
— Jamal Crawford (@JCrossover) April 9, 2017
Russ for MVP lol
— Evan Turner (@thekidet) April 9, 2017
Russ gotta win MVP man .....
— Archie Goodwin (@A1Laflare10) April 9, 2017
Is it a video game or real life? #RussellWestbrook #NBA
— Ronny Turiaf (@Ronny_Turiaf) April 9, 2017
#MVP pic.twitter.com/KgvQiqStcD
— I AM PEACE STAR (@StarburyMarbury) April 10, 2017
Westbrook clearly has the players’ vote for MVP. We’ll just have to see whom the media picks.