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Russell Westbrook, without question, will go down as the most athletic point guard to ever play this game.
Westbrook's ability to attack the rim with ferocity and to throw the ball down with absolute fervor is something we haven't seen from many players in the NBA. His ability to impact games without necessarily putting up points is also something to truly behold.
The former league MVP has recorded some of the most outrageous stat lines in NBA history, and he continues to rewrite the history books. Westbrook's aggression and competitiveness is something that has been lauded by his peers.
Russell Westbrook has had several prolific rebounding seasons
Russell Westbrook has tallied 189 career triple-doubles, the most in NBA history. He has also averaged triple doubles in a season on more than one occasion, averaging over ten rebounds a season four times.
On that note, here's a look at the five seasons where he has averaged the most rebounds:
#5 2019-20 - 7.9 rebounds
Russell Westbrook's first and only season with the Houston Rockets ended in a disappointing first-round exit to eventual champions, the LA Lakers. However, Westbrook averaged 27.2 points, seven assists and 7.9 rebounds per game that campaign.
After being reunited with his former teammate James Harden, Westbrook got off to a slow start during the first half of the season. However, he soon picked up the pace, and put up MVP-caliber numbers during the second half. In the process, he earned his ninth th All-Star selection.
#4 2017-18 - 10.1 rebounds
Fresh off winning the MVP award during the previous season, Russell Westbrook came into the 2017-18 campaign looking to add the one thing missing from his CV - a championship.
Westbrook averaged 25.4 points, 10.3 assists and 10.1 rebounds in this campaign, while shooting at nearly 45% from the field.
His best game of the season, albeit in a losing cause, came against eventual champions, the Golden State Warriors. Westbrook poured in 44 points, six assists and a mammoth 16 rebounds.
However, the Oklahoma City Thunder's season ended prematurely against the Utah Jazz in the first round, That was despite the guard scoring 45 and 46 points in Games 5 and 6, respectively.
#3 2016-17 - 10.7 rebounds
The 2016-17 season saw Russell Westbrook at his absolute best. He averaged 31.6 points, 10.4 assists and 10.7 rebounds per game while shooting at over 34% from range,
Westbrook was undoubtedly the MVP of the league during this campaign. He led the Thunder to the sixth seed in the Western Conference.
During this historic season, Westbrook averaged 10.7 rebounds for the campaign. However, it was another disappointing outing in the playoffs for the OKC Thunder as they crashed out in the first round against the Houston Rockets despite Westbrook bagging 51 points, 13 assists and ten rebounds in Game 2.
#2 2018-19 - 11.1 rebounds
The 2018-19 season saw Russell Westbrook representing the OKC Thunder for the final time. He averaged 22.9 points, 10.7 assist, and 11.1 rebounds for the season, while shooting at over 42% from the field.
Westbrook's best game of the season saw OKC win against the Utah Jazz, thanks to his 43 points, eight assists and 15 rebounds performance.
This season saw Westbrook record the second-highest rebounding average of his career. However, it was another first-round exit for Westbrook and co. Oklahoma lost to the Portland Trail Blazers in five games, including the infamous Damian Lillard game-winner from 36'.
#1 2020-21 - 11.5 rebounds
The 2020-21 season saw Russell Westbrook represent the Washington Wizards for the first and only time in his career. He averaged 22.2 points, 11.7 assists and 11.5 rebounds despite having to play with new teammates. Of the 11.5 rebounds he managed to grab, 9.9 of them were defensive ones.
Unfortunately, it was yet another first-round exit for Westbrook and co. The Wizards lost to Eastern Conference powerhouse Philadelphia 76ers in five games.
Westbrook recorded the highest rebounds average of his career this season, including a 21-rebound outing in a win against the Indiana Pacers.
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