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UCLA Basketball: 15 best former UCLA basketball players who had the best NBA careers

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Dec 11, 2020; Los Angeles, California, USA; Fan cutouts of Reggie Miller (left), Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (center) and Bill Walton in the stands during the NCAA basketball game between the UCLA Bruins and the Marquette Golden Eagles at Pauley Pavilion. UCLA defeated Marquette 69-60. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2020; Los Angeles, California, USA; Fan cutouts of Reggie Miller (left), Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (center) and Bill Walton in the stands during the NCAA basketball game between the UCLA Bruins and the Marquette Golden Eagles at Pauley Pavilion. UCLA defeated Marquette 69-60. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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Former UCLA player Russell Westbrook was in attendance to see UCLA Bruins play. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Top three traits: Physical attributes, passing ability, and ball-handling skills.

Russell Westbrook is a nine-time All-Star, a nine-time All-NBA selection, and a two-time scoring champion. He has played for the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Houston Rockets during his NBA career.

Westbrook was named the NBA MVP for the 2016-2017 season. He became the first player since Oscar Robertson in 1962 to average a triple-double for an entire season, with 31.6 points, 10.7 rebounds, and 10.4 assists per game.

Westbrook has been selected to the NBA All-Star Game multiple times throughout his career. He had been selected to the All-Star Game nine times, representing his exceptional skills and popularity among fans.

He has been named to the All-NBA Team multiple times. He earned All-NBA First Team honors twice (2016, 2017) and All-NBA Second Team honors five times (2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2018).

Westbrook has won the NBA All-Star Game MVP award twice. He received this honor in 2015 and 2016, showcasing his impact and performances in the exhibition game.

Westbrook has led the league in scoring on two occasions. He won the NBA scoring title in the 2014-2015 season with an average of 28.1 points per game and again in the 2016-2017 season with an average of 31.6 points per game.

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His accomplishments, rewards, and achievements:

NBA Most Valuable Player: 2017
Two-time NBA scoring champion: 2015, 2017
Three-time NBA assists leader: 2018, 2019, and 2021
Nine-time NBA All-Star: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Two-time NBA All-Star Game MVP: 2015, 2016
Two-time All-NBA First Team: 2016, 2017
Five-time All-NBA Second Team: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2018
Two-time All-NBA Third Team: 2019, 2020
NBA All-Rookie First Team: 2009

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Important Achievements and Accomplishments:

Third Team All-Pac-10: 2008
Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year: 2008
Key contributor to Pac-10 Championship teams: 2007, 2008

Career Stats while Playing at UCLA

Point per game: 8.3
Field Goal %: 46.4
Free Throw %: 68.5
Rebounds per game: 2.4
Assists per game: 2.5

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