The Thunder election that could unite us all

The Thunder Election that Could Unite us All

Oct 18, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) and Oklahoma City Thunder center Enes Kanter (11) react to a call as Denver Nuggets center Jusuf Nurkic (23) looks on during the second quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports /

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PRESIDENT: Russell Westbrook

Nov 7, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) takes the court prior to action against the Miami Heat at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports /

Is there any doubt? Russell Westbrook is the leader of the Thunder and, at least according to a recent anecdote from Enes Kanter, he always has been. He’s fearless. He’s strong. He doesn’t back down. He can’t stop. Won’t stop. He does what he wants.

Already this season, Westbrook has become the first player to reach a 50-point triple-double since Kareem Abdul-Jabbar did it 40 years ago. He’s also the first player in NBA HISTORY to book 100 points, 30 rebounds, and 30 assists in the first three games of a season.

More than just the next MVP, Westbrook is also a fashion icon, a must-follow social media user, and a philanthropist.

In short, he’s the leader none of us deserve. But without question the leader we all need.

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