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Time to dispel the myths and appreciate Russell Westbrook for who he is

By Matthew Hallett

January 18, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0, right) dunks the basketball past Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) during the third quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Thunder 121-100. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
January 18, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0, right) dunks the basketball past Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) during the third quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Thunder 121-100. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oscar Robertson

In the 1961-62 season, Oscar Robertson did something that to this day has not been repeated. This was when he averaged his triple double for the season.. Robertson was 6-foot-5 compared to Westbrook who is 6-foot-3. This fact alone makes the rebounding easier.

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However, I am not here to take away from Robertson. What he did is something that has not been replicated in more than 55 years. Robertson holds the record by a long way for total triple doubles.

He was, quite simply a legend. Westbrook has a chance of matching the feat that only Robertson has done, lets just enjoy it.

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