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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"I look up to you." -@russwest44's message to his brother during his 2016-17 KIA MVP acceptance speech. #NBAAwards pic.twitter.com/RTQOB8BonJ
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) June 27, 2017
🌟 @russwest44 of the @OKCThunder! 🌟 #KiaMVP #NBAAwards #WhyNot #ThunderUp pic.twitter.com/FlYuuTuf4F
— NBA (@NBA) June 27, 2017
#0urMVP says thanks! pic.twitter.com/eXGGevCbif
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) June 27, 2017
Post MVP award pic with teammates! #0urMVP pic.twitter.com/PnVJvr4w0s
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) June 27, 2017
Back in OKC, the Devon Tower salutes Russell Westbrook (via @KOCOdamonlane): pic.twitter.com/MFBF7W0l8N
— Royce Young (@royceyoung) June 27, 2017
The final chapter of Russell Westbrook's historic season has been written. https://t.co/FRPX9vt8Cy
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) June 27, 2017
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CONGRATULATIONS, RUSS! You have come a long way since you had this amazing dunk at Cal. Go Bruins!