OKC Thunder Roundtable sessions: Homage to Russell Westbrook

Tamberlyn Richardson:

The game in Denver when he broke Oscar Robertson’s 55-year old triple-double record is the one that resonates most. History was made at 4:17 of the final frame when Semaj Christon hit a three giving Westbrook his 10th assist. He would finish the game with 50 points, 16 rebounds and 10 assists. But I recall so many diamonds from that game. Despite the Nuggets fighting for a playoff seed the crowd was chanting MVP and keeping track of the stats so they could erupt at the exact moment.

Fittingly, Westbrook wasn’t finished as he went on a personal 13-2 run and grabbed two pivotal rebounds. With a little over 2.0 seconds remaining and trailing by two points, Adams got him the ball and he launched it to the rim hitting the trey to win the game.  Westbrook was mobbed by his teammates and even though the Nuggets were knocked out of the playoffs courtesy of that shot the crowd once again erupted.

I recall being very emotional because moments like this are for movie scripts, not real life and the fact this all happened the season after Durant left made it all the more poignant.

Rylan Stiles:

I think for me it was the flip shot, a moment I truly will never forget that really helped build this city and organization into what it is today. It is no coincidence that Oklahoma City started evolving and turning into a major metropolitan area with the addition of the Thunder and their playoff success. The flip shot was what I believe really put the Thunder on the map nationally, and eventually globally.

Noah Schulte:

Aidan E:

Either his game-winner versus the Denver Nuggets or his flip shot versus the LA Lakers.

Matthew Hallet:

That 3-point prayer to win the game against the Denver Nuggets.

Kevon Stewart:

Russ in brilliantly pulling off this game-winning play against the Warriors

Tyler Barger:

Westbrook breaking the Oscar Robertson‘s triple-double record. That was awesome