Russell Westbrook Named NBA MVP for 75th Time

Westbrook led the league in scoring and was second in assists and rebounds, becoming the first player to average a triple-double for a season since Oscar Robertson in 1961-62.

Westbrook becomes the first player in NBA history to be named MVP 75 times

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook became the first player in NBA history to be named MVP 75 times, after he was voted unanimously to receive the award for the 2017-18 Season

Westbrook averaged a triple-double for the second consecutive season, averaging 25.4 points, 10.1 assists, and 10.7 rebounds per game He is just the second player in NBA history to average a triple-double for a season multiple times, joining Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson

Westbrook also set an NBA record for most triple-doubles in a season with 42, and his 10.1 assists per game were the most by an MVP since Magic Johnson in 1981-82.

“It’s an honor to be named MVP by my peers 75 times,” Westbrook said after receiving the award. “I want to thank my teammates, coaches, and the fans for all their support.”

The historic achievement

In a stunning upset, Russell Westbrook was named NBA MVP for the 75th time today. The announcement was made by Commissioner Adam Silver at a press conference this afternoon.

“Russell is a once-in-a-generation talent and we are thrilled to see him recognized with this prestigious award,” said Silver. “He has had an incredible season and we look forward to seeing him continue to dazzle fans for years to come.”

Westbrook, who is averaging a triple-double for the season, is the first player in NBA history to win the MVP Award that many times. He is also the youngest player to ever receive the honor, at just 28 years old.

“It’s an honor and a privilege to be named MVP,” said Westbrook. “I want to thank my teammates, coaches, and the fans for their support. I also want to thank Adam Silver for this opportunity.”

The Oklahoma City Thunder star will be presented with the MVP trophy at the NBA Awards Show on June 26.

Westbrook’s reaction to the news

“To be honest, I’m just thankful,” Westbrook told reporters after the announcement. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to play this game and to be recognized by my peers. It’s an amazing feeling.”

Westbrook, who was drafted fourth overall by the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2008, has been one of the most dominant players in the league for years. He averaged a triple-double for the second consecutive season in 2016-17, becoming just the second player in NBA history to do so (Oscar Robertson was the first).

The 27-year-old point guard is currently in his ninth NBA season and has averaged 23.9 points, 10.8 assists and 7.3 rebounds per game over his career.

What this means for the future of the NBA

The award for Most Valuable Player is the highest honor that can be bestowed upon an NBA player It is given to the player who, through his performance and ability, has been deemed by a panel of sportswriters and broadcasters to be the most valuable to his team during the regular season

Russell Westbrook, point guard for the Oklahoma City Thunder was named the NBA MVP for the 75th time in his career on Tuesday night. This is a monumental achievement, as he is now the all-time leader in MVPs. He has surpassed Michael Jordan who previously held the record with 74 MVPs.

Westbrook said in an interview after receiving the award, “It’s an honor to be able to receive this award and join such a prestigious group of players.” When asked about his future plans, he replied, “I just want to continue to play at a high level and help my team win.”

The awarding of this honor to Westbrook is significant for a number of reasons. Firstly, it confirms what many people have long suspected: that Westbrook is one of the greatest players of all time. Secondly, it cements his legacy as one of the most valuable players in NBA history And finally, it raises questions about the future of the league itself. With Westbrook now sitting atop the all-time list of MVPs, it begs the question: who will be next?

The other MVP candidates

Russell Westbrook has been named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player for the 75th time. The other MVP candidates were James Harden Lebron James Kawhi Leonard and Giannis Antetokounmpo

The voters’ reasoning

The voters’ reasoning was that Westbrook had a great season and was the most Valuable Player to his team. He was also the only player in the league to average a triple-double for the season.

The impact of Westbrook’s MVP on the Thunder

In his 10th season with the Oklahoma City Thunder Russell Westbrook has been named the NBA Most Valuable Player for the 75th time. This is an unprecedented achievement in the history of the league, and it cements Westbrook’s place as one of the greatest players of all time.

The impact of Westbrook’s MVP on the Thunder cannot be understated. He is the cornerstone of the franchise, and his leadership has helped guide the team to success both on and off the court. With Westbrook at the helm, the Thunder are a force to be reckoned with, and they are poised to make a deep run in the playoffs.

How Westbrook’s MVP will be remembered

It’s been a few days since Russell Westbrook was named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player for the 75th time, and the excitement has died down a bit. But Westbrook’s achievement is still worth celebrating, and it’s worth taking a look back at how he got here.

Westbrook has had an incredible career, but it’s worth remembering that he didn’t start out as an MVP-caliber player. He was a good player on a bad team, and it wasn’t until he joined forces with Kevin Durant that he became great.

Now that Durant is gone, Westbrook is the sole focus of the Oklahoma City Thunder and he has responded by putting up some of the best numbers in NBA history He averaged a triple-double for the season, and he broke Oscar Robertson’s record for most triple-doubles in a season. He also led the league in scoring, and he did all of this while carrying a sub-.500 team to the playoffs.

Westbrook’s MVP will be remembered as one of the most impressive individual seasons in NBA history but it will also be remembered for what it lacked: team success. Westbrook was phenomenal this year, but his team didn’t make it past the first round of the playoffs. For better or worse, MVPs are often judged by how far their teams go in the postseason, and Westbrook will have to content himself with being one of the best players ever to not win an NBA title

The legacy of Westbrook’s MVP

The Oklahoma City Thunder point guard was named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player for the 75th time on Wednesday, passing Larry Bird for the most in league history.

Westbrook, who is also the Thunder’s All-time leading scorer, has now been named MVP in each of the last three seasons. He is the only player in NBA History to win the award three times in a row.

“It’s an honor to be mentioned with some of the greatest players of all time,” Westbrook said after being presented with the award. “I just want to thank my teammates and coaches for helping me get this far.”

Westbrook is one of only six players to have won the MVP award more than three times, joining Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Michael Jordan Wilt Chamberlain Lebron James and Bill Russell