Before Russell Westbrook came along, Oscar Robertson’s 181 career triple-doubles seemed unattainable. Even Magic Johnson and Jason Kidd both said no one will ever break The Big O’s record. But someone forgot to tell that to Westbrook. Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook made history on May 10, 2021, when he produced the 182nd triple-double of … [Read more…]
We all love a good storyline, and watching Russell Westbrook lead a Kevin Durant-less Oklahoma City Thunder squad into the playoffs while putting up historic numbers was the best story of the 2016-17 regular season. Westbrook pulled off the unthinkable, becoming the second player in NBA history to average a triple-double for an entire season. … [Read more…]
Steve Nash has been ruled out this season by the Los Angeles Lakers, and his basketball career is likely over. Because of a recurring nerve damage in his back, the 40-year-old point guard may have to call it quits. Nash’s career spanned 19 seasons in the NBA. He was named MVP twice and made the … [Read more…]
Kobe Bryant reached a milestone during the 2012 NBA All-Star game in Orlando, Fla. when he passed the great Michael Jordan to become the No. 1 scorer in All-Star game history. It happened with about five minutes left in the third quarter when Bryant took a pass from Western Conference teammate Kevin Durant near halfcourt … [Read more…]