Russell Westbrook, from criticism to criticism…and from record to record

Russell Westbrook Accumulating controversy and even disrespect – how he forgets the shameless ways he floated draymond green The point guard is always in the “Hurricane’s Eye” for questionable performances at times, and in his case more “visible” due to his status as MVP (2017).Only after 48 of Stephen Curry His contract is no longer valid as it was cut by a “buyout” by Jazz prior to signing with Jazz. Clippers. But even his other neighbors in Los Angeles aren’t safe from criticism. Lakers.

But, as they say, “Russ” also adds history and his 34 years old A respectable career in the NBA has earned him inclusion in the following list. best ever 75, Last year, it was issued by the world’s greatest league to mark its 75th anniversary.He wasn’t there, even though he was one in the Clippers-Knicks win the day before yesterday (106-95). Tyrone Lu Even though he was a starter, the point guard took another step up in history by rising to 9th for all-time assists.

In 23 minutes, Westbrook barely scored just 7 points suffering from a shooting inconsistency that has been criticized as 3/8 on shooting and 0/2 on triples, while hurting 3 assists with 5 rebounds and 3 turnovers. I was. But those three baskets his pass helped him pass. Isaiah Thomas in the leading ranking John Stockton He continues to collect historic milestones with the Clippers this season.

And the Californian has been in conversations about records especially this season, thanks to his valuable role off the bench with the Lakers. fixed holderThe momentum Russ experienced from his second unit saw him smash three records.

the brightest, Magic Johnson. Westbrook became the first Lakers player since the Magic when he tallied 12 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists against the Sixers in December. 1996 – and the only one in franchise history with him – to achieve a triple-double off the bench.

However, ‘Russ’ has confirmed two more absolute records on this course since the second unit. triple double 4 signings in all of NBA history and signing with the Lakers is the most accomplished in a single season, surpassing both cases Deslev Schrempf. The Dallas Mavericks, Indiana Pacers, Seattle SuperSonics, and Portland Trail Blazers are teams played by German players who have had extensive careers in the NBA between 1985 and 2001.

In this way, “Russ” continues to increase the number in the historical ranking of triple-doubles. In it, we must not forget that he remains the leader with his 198. Nikola Jokic -6th at ages 106 and 28-, and Luka Doncic – 10th at 56 and 24 – poses a real threat to his reign.

When you think the bench is “end” 2017 MVP -He hadn’t started as a substitute since 2008-, Westbrook found a way in his new “life” to give his waning career the boost it needed.Lakers coach Durbin Hamassigned him the role of second unit leader and cleaned up his game so he could, for example, pick better mid-range shots that he missed many times.

“Russ” average 18.5 points, 7 assists, 7.4 rebounds This season, the Lakers’ 28-minute shooting percentage dropped even further from last season, dropping from 44.4% to 41.7% on field goals and from 31.5% to 30% on triples.

Nevertheless, his good and consistent performances off the bench allowed Westbrook to become the next contender. Sixth Man of the Year And when the Purple and Gold franchise finally managed to “get him off his back,” it piqued the interest of another contender in the ring. In addition to continuing to extend the narrative of his history in the NBA, he was recently promoted to ninth on the all-time assists rankings. “Russ” insists on “respect”.