Westbrook passes Kidd for 3rd on all-time triple-doubles list
Russell Westbrook's ascent up the NBA's all-time triple-doubles chart continued Wednesday night at Barclays Center.
The Oklahoma City Thunder's All-Star point guard recorded his 108th career triple-double midway through the third quarter against the Brooklyn Nets.
As a result, Westbrook takes sole possession of third place on the all-time list, moving past Nets legend and Hall of Famer Jason Kidd.
NBA All-Time Triple-Doubles List
| Rank | Player | Triple-Doubles |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oscar Robertson | 181 |
| 2 | Magic Johnson | 138 |
| 3 | Russell Westbrook | 108 |
| 4 | Jason Kidd | 107 |
| 5 | Wilt Chamberlain | 78 |
| 6 | LeBron James | 74 |
(Courtesy: Basketball-Reference)
He finished with 21 points on 9-of-23 shooting, 15 rebounds, and 17 assists in 40 minutes as Oklahoma City overcame a 23-point deficit to defeat Brooklyn 114-112 on the road.
Westbrook began the night nearly averaging a triple-double for the campaign, with 22.8 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 9.5 assists across 14 appearances for the 15-7 Thunder.
He averaged a triple-double in each of the last two seasons, making him the only player in history to reach the mark in consecutive years.