Listing the 6 times Russell Westbrook recorded a 'quadruple hobble' 

Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Lakers
Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Lakers

Russell Westbrook is one of the most athletic point guards in the history of the game. He has achieved most major laurels in the game, and is a true legend in the NBA.

The former MVP has a total of 185 triple-doubles, the most by any player in the NBA. He broke the previous record of 181 set by Oscar Robertson during the 2020-21 season, climbing to the top of the list with a triple-double against the Atlanta Hawks.

Russell Westbrook is also the only player in the game to average a triple-double in a season four times in his career. He works hard and hustles on every play, which makes him an extremely tough player to guard. However, considering the intensity with which he plays the game, he tends to turn the ball over a lot of times

On some nights, these numbers tend to go a lot higher than usual. Westbrook has conceded as many as ten turnovers several times in games. On that note, here's a look at the six occasions when Westbrook recorded a 'quadruple double' with ten turnovers:


#6 Oklahoma City Thunder vs Houston Rockets (2018-19)

Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder - Game Four
Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder - Game Four

The 2018-19 season was the last one for Russell Westbrook at OKC. He was sensational for them that year, as he averaged 22.9 PPG, 11.1 RPG and 10.7 APG for the season. In a game against the Houston Rockets that season, Westbrook registered a triple-double by scoring 21 points and securing 12 rebounds and 11 dimes.

OKC, though, conceded 19 turnovers in the game, of which ten were given by Westbrook. However, Paul George scored 45 points and took things under control to give the Thunder a 117-112 win.


#5 Oklahoma City Thunder vs Chicago Bulls (2018-19)

Chicago Bulls vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Chicago Bulls vs Oklahoma City Thunder

In another game against the Chicago Bulls during the 2018-19 season, Russell Westbrook secured a triple-double. He scored 24 points, and managed to secure 17 rebounds and 13 assists.

Westbrook, though, also turned the ball over ten times during the game, which made things extremely difficult for the young Chicago Bulls team. The Bulls made full use of those turnovers to secure a 114-112 win on the night.

#4 Oklahoma City Thunder vs Golden State Warriors (2016-17)

Golden State Warriors vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Golden State Warriors vs Oklahoma City Thunder

The 2016-17 season was one of the best seasons of Russell Westbrook's career. This was the year when he became the league MVP and broke Oscar Robertson's record for the most triple-doubles in a season. In a game that season, Russell Westbrook went head-to-head against his former teammate Kevin Durant.

The two were known to be the best duo in the league. However, after Durant left OKC for the Golden State Warriors, things were never the same between the two. Westbrook scored 27 points and recorded 15 rebounds and 13 assists on the night. However, he ended up conceding ten turnovers. Durant had the last laugh this time, as he scored 40 points to lead the Warriors to a 121-100 win on the night.


#3 Oklahoma City Thunder vs Minnesota Timberwolves (2016-17)

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder

In a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the 2016-17 season, Russell Westbrook secured a triple-double. He registered 21 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists. Westbrook shot only 7-23 from the field and also ended up conceding ten turnovers, which led to a 96-86 loss for the Thunder.


#2 Oklahoma City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans (2016-17)

Oklahoma City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans
Oklahoma City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans

In another game in the 2016-17 season, the Oklahoma City Thunder faced off against the New Orleans Pelicans.

Russell Westbrook secured another triple-double on the night, bagging 28 points, 17 rebounds and 12 assists. However, he also conceded ten of the 15 turnovers OKC conceded in that game. Westbrook, nevertheless, got help from Enes Kanter and Victor Oldipo, to lead the Thunder to a 101-92 win on the night.


#1 LA Lakers vs Oklahoma City Thunder (2021-22)

Russell Westbrook in a LA Lakers jersey
Russell Westbrook in a LA Lakers jersey

Russell Westbrook was added to the LA Lakers to boost the team's chances of winning a championship. There are many more stars that have been recruited to the team, but Westbrook's arrival is expected to create the most impact. However, the 32-year-old has started slowly for his new team.

In his fifth game for the Lakers, Westbrook secured a triple-double by scoring 20 points, 14 rebounds and 13 assists. However, he also added ten turnovers to the stat sheet, making things easy for the Thunder. Despite taking a 26-point lead, the Lakers were humbled by a young Thunder team who showed resilience to secure an impressive 123-115 win.

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