When the name Russell Westbrook is uttered, the first thing that probably comes to mind for most people is the ‘Triple-Double King’ of the NBA. What is spectacular is the fact that he is not only at the top of this specific list with 198 career triple-doubles, but he is also only one of two players to ever average a triple-double for an entire season. And, he has managed this feat four times till date.
The 6 foot 4 inch point guard from Long Beach, California has had a magnificent career thus far in the NBA, but unfortunately for him, he is yet to win a championship.
Westbrook has had some of his best years as a scorer during the middle part of his career when he had already established himself on the Oklahoma City Thunder’s team. He won two NBA scoring titles in 2015 and 2017. Let us now take a look at how many 40 plus games Russell Westbrook has managed to put in his career.
Russell Westbrook 40 Point Games Regular Season
Until the end of the 2022-23 NBA season, the current LA Clippers’ point guard has managed to put up 50 games of 40 points or more in the regular season. The California native has played a total of 1,094 total games.
Westbrook’s first ever game of more than 40 points came in the 2010-11 NBA season when he dropped 43 points against the Indiana Pacers on November 26, 2010. He was 13 of 24 from the floor. The most important factor helping him reach 43 points was his free throws as he made 17 out of 18 from the charity stripe.
Russell Westbrook 40 Point Games Postseason
Westbrook has managed to put up high scores in the postseason as well. From 116 total playoff games till the end of the 2022-23 NBA season, he has had seven games in which he has scored 40 or more points.
His first playoff game of 40 or more points came on May 9, 2011, when he scored 40 points against the Memphis Grizzlies. Unfortunately for him, even with all the scoring he has done, Westbrook still remains without a ring which is one of the most important accomplishments missing from his otherwise formidable resume.
Russell Westbrook Career FG%
Despite having had some difficulties in shooting the ball, especially during his time with the Lakers, Westbrook still believes that he is a good shooter. To his point he is averaging a career field goal percentage of 43.8, which is close to the average at his position in the NBA.
FAQs
A. Russell Westbrook’s height is listed as 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 m).
A. Russell Westbrook is 34 years old as of October 2023. He was born on November 12, 1988.
A. Russell Westbrook has won the NBA MVP of the regular season in 2017.
A. Russell Westbrook is yet to win an NBA championship in his 15 seasons thus far.
A. Yes, Russell Westbrook is married to Nina Westbrook (formerly Earl) and has three kids with her.
