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Former UCLA Bruin Russell Westbrook is the NBA MVP

By Mike Regalado

Jun 26, 2017; New York, NY, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder player Russell Westbrook poses for photos with his 2017 NBA most valuable player award during the 2017 NBA Awards at Basketball City at Pier 36. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 26, 2017; New York, NY, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder player Russell Westbrook poses for photos with his 2017 NBA most valuable player award during the 2017 NBA Awards at Basketball City at Pier 36. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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After a phenomenal 2016-17 season, former Bruin and current Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook has been named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player.

It is official… Russell Westbrook is the NBA MVP for the 2016-17 season, adding to his illustrious collection of honors which includes six NBA All-Star appearances, two NBA All-Star MVPs and two scoring titles.

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The former Bruin had an incredible season with the Oklahoma City Thunder as he ended his season averaging a triple double with 31.6 points per game, 10.7 rebounds and 10.4 assists.

Speaking of triple-doubles, Westbrook now holds the NBA record for most triple-doubles in one season (42) and most points ever in a triple double (57). The newest MVP also led the Thunder to a 47-35 record and a playoff berth, though they unfortunately lost in the first round.

This was not an easy Most Valuable Player to award. Westbrook was in good company among the finalists as Houston’s James Harden and San Antonio’s Kawhi Leonard were also in contention. But in the end, the choice was clear, Westbrook is your MVP.

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CONGRATULATIONS, RUSS! You have come a long way since you had this amazing dunk at Cal. Go Bruins!