Nipsey Night: OKC Thunder guard Russell Westbrook posts double-triple-double

Social Reaction

Westbrook’s double-triple-double set social media ablaze, he was the top-trending topic on Twitter for most of the night. Russ’ teammates, peers, and media members all shared their thoughts, T.I. has gathered the best tweets and posts from the magical evening:

Building up to the moment

Starter J.E. Skeets forms a new term

Twitter recaps the night with a moment

Complex Sports adds more perspective

Local Radio Producer Silences the Haters

Bleacher Report Provides highlights

Sixth Man Legend Jamal Crawford Sounds-off

https://twitter.com/JCrossover/status/1113267810837311489?s=20

Phoenix Suns Forward Chimes In:

Stat Guru Shows Appreciation

Oklahoma Football Head Coach Lincoln Riley Recognizes Russ

Interesting Inside story:

The relevance of the 20-20-20 is Nipsey Hussle was a member of the Rollin 60s.

https://twitter.com/espn/status/1113276224590184449

Westbrook’s Full Postgame interview from TNT via the OKC Thunder

Straight from the man himself

https://twitter.com/russwest44/status/1113295454853373952?s=20

Last, but not the least, PG salutes the Brodie

NSFW Language Below:

Thus concludes the social portion of the column, let’s proceed to some slight negativity and closing thoughts.