NBA Luminaries Congratulate Mr. Triple-Double Russell Westbrook For Historic Feat
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Westbrook previously beat two records set by Wilt Chamberlain
NBA legends and superstars congratulated Westbrook for his accomplishment
Russell Westbrook became the all-time NBA triple-doubles leader after his 10th rebound in the fourth quarter of the Washington Wizards eventual loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Monday.
Westbrook finished with a final line of 28 points, 13 rebounds, and 21 assists for his 182nd career triple-double, passing previous record-holder Oscar Robertson.
The outpour of congratulatory messages that followed after making history was tremendous.
Hall of Famers like the Big O himself, Magic Johnson, Grant Hill, Jason Kidd and Patrick Ewing, as well as the current generation s best players in LeBron James, Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic, Kevin Love and teammate Bradley Beal, all offered their support for the historic feat set by the 2017 MVP.
The 2021 Summit Championship And Dance Summit Championship Return To Orlando, FL
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NBA Playoff Picture: Clippers, Nets, Bucks About To Clinch 2021 Postseason Berths
04/27/21 AT 2:02 PM
A handful of NBA teams are on the verge of officially making the 2021 playoffs. The magic number for both the Los Angeles Clippers and Brooklyn Nets is down to one, while the Milwaukee Bucks are on the doorstep of earning a postseason berth.
The Clippers don’t play Tuesday, but they can clinch a playoff berth if the Portland Trail Blazers lose to the Indiana Pacers. The Nets can clinch a playoff berth by defeating the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night or with losses by both the Charlotte Hornets and Boston Celtics.
Published April 24, 2021, 10:26 AM
LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the game against the Houston Rockets during Game One of the Western Conference Semifinals of the NBA Playoffs on September 4, 2020 at The AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida. (Andrew D. Bernstein / NBAE via Getty Images / AFP)
NBA star LeBron James was facing a firestorm of criticism from the US rightwing Friday over an incendiary tweet targeting an Ohio police officer who fatally shot a Black teenager, with conservative pundits accusing the athlete of racism and irresponsible behavior.
The policeman shot dead 16-year-old Ma’Khia Bryant as she lunged with a knife at another girl in James’s home state of Ohio prompting the Lakers star to post a picture of the officer on Twitter with the words “YOU’RE NEXT #ACCOUNTABILITY.”
NBA Rumors: LeBron James Vows Thunderstorm Is Brewing For Lakers Nation
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LeBron James is raring to return, vowing on Instagram that a thunderstorm is coming
Anthony Davis could return first and may soon be followed by James if they are given the green light to play
The Lakers will have tough road ahead trying to keep their NBA title dreams alive
The coming weeks should be interesting for the Los Angeles Lakers, which have been struggling to keep their campaign afloat. A big reason for that is the continued absence of LeBron James and Anthony Davis, although purple and gold fans may not have to worry for much longer.