Memories of Detlef Schrempf at Russell Westbrook ? ” If anything comes to mind? No. Other than the fact that he played for the Sonics, that’s about it “Smiles the leader of the Lakers.
The two men now have another point in common, in addition to having played for the “same” franchise (the Seattle SuperSonics became the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2008): that of the greatest number of triple-doubles achieved while leaving ‘bench.
The two-time Sixth Man of the Year trophy holder (1991 and 1992), with the Pacers, and three-time All-Star, has blackened the stat sheets three times as a substitute (seven career total).
Russell Westbrook, who has been off the Lakers bench since late October, only needed… one month, the current December, to do the same. No wonder for the king of this statistical achievement. Author, we recall, of… four full seasons in triple-double average, he has 197 in his career.
Better in his sneakers when coming off the bench
Of which the last posted this night in Orlando. Coming out of a very mixed performance in Dallas (17 points but -30 to the score…), the 6th man this time had a very positive impact on the score, the most positive of all the protagonists (+18), by accumulating 15 points (6/11 on shots including 1/3 from afar), 13 assists and 13 rebounds.
” Russ has always done that in his career, he has always rebounded despite his height. It was very important for us to make ‘stops’, to clean the circle and not to let go of offensive rebounds. I know that when I’m on the field with him, I have to run. When he gets a rebound and he’s in transition, I have to run with him. He sees pretty much everything on the pitch so you just have to run and make yourself available “Said LeBron James, the game’s leading scorer with 28 points.
This new triple-double seems to be confirmation that the former MVP is flourishing in this role of 6th man who was so commented on at the start of the season.
” He could have challenged it but instead we thought together and studied the balance (of five). It’s not so much: can it start? Or will he no longer hold? That’s not what it’s about. It’s all about whether he’s able to provide some extra momentum coming off the bench. I know it’s been tough at times, but kudos to him for doing everything asked of him in this role. », Appreciates Darvin Ham.
“ I am a basketball player. I can do anything, anytime, anywhere. I will do whatever is asked of me and will continue to do so until further notice. “, concludes Russell Westbrook whose state of mind has visibly changed compared to the start of the season.
| Russell Westbrook | Percentage | Bounces | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GM | Minimum | Shots | 3 points | LF | Off | Def | Early | pd | party | Int | bp | CT | Points |
| 2008-09 | OKAY | 82 | 33 | 39.8 | 27.1 | 81.5 | 2.2 | 2.7 | 4.9 | 5.3 | 2.3 | 1.3 | 3.3 | 0.2 | 15.3 |
| 2009-10 | OKAY | 82 | 34 | 41.8 | 22.1 | 78.0 | 1.7 | 3.2 | 4.9 | 8.0 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 3.3 | 0.4 | 16.1 |
| 2010-11 | OKAY | 82 | 35 | 44.2 | 33.0 | 84.2 | 1.5 | 3.2 | 4.6 | 8.2 | 2.5 | 1.9 | 3.9 | 0.4 | 21.9 |
| 2011-12 | OKAY | 66 | 35 | 45.7 | 31.6 | 82.3 | 1.5 | 3.1 | 4.6 | 5.5 | 2.2 | 1.7 | 3.6 | 0.3 | 23.6 |
| 2012-13 | OKAY | 82 | 35 | 43.8 | 32.3 | 80.0 | 1.4 | 3.9 | 5.2 | 7.4 | 2.3 | 1.8 | 3.3 | 0.3 | 23.2 |
| 2013-14 | OKAY | 46 | 31 | 43.7 | 31.8 | 82.6 | 1.2 | 4.5 | 5.7 | 6.9 | 2.3 | 1.9 | 3.9 | 0.2 | 21.8 |
| 2014-15 | OKAY | 67 | 34 | 42.6 | 29.9 | 83.5 | 1.9 | 5.4 | 7.3 | 8.6 | 2.8 | 2.1 | 4.4 | 0.2 | 28.2 |
| 2015-16 | OKAY | 80 | 34 | 45.4 | 29.6 | 81.2 | 1.8 | 6.0 | 7.8 | 10.4 | 2.5 | 2.0 | 4.3 | 0.3 | 23.5 |
| 2016-17 ★ | OKAY | 81 | 35 | 42.5 | 34.3 | 84.5 | 1.7 | 9.0 | 10.7 | 10.4 | 2.4 | 1.6 | 5.4 | 0.4 | 31.6 |
| 2017-18 | OKAY | 80 | 36 | 44.9 | 29.8 | 73.7 | 1.9 | 8.2 | 10.1 | 10.3 | 2.5 | 1.8 | 4.8 | 0.3 | 25.4 |
| 2018-19 | OKAY | 73 | 36 | 42.8 | 29.0 | 65.6 | 1.5 | 9.6 | 11.1 | 10.7 | 3.4 | 2.0 | 4.5 | 0.5 | 23.0 |
| 2019-20 | HOO | 57 | 36 | 47.2 | 25.8 | 76.3 | 1.8 | 6.2 | 7.9 | 7.0 | 3.5 | 1.6 | 4.5 | 0.4 | 27.3 |
| 2020-21 | WAS | 65 | 36 | 43.9 | 31.5 | 65.6 | 1.7 | 9.9 | 11.5 | 11.7 | 2.9 | 1.4 | 4.8 | 0.4 | 22.2 |
| 2021-22 | ALL | 78 | 34 | 44.4 | 29.8 | 66.7 | 1.4 | 6.0 | 7.4 | 7.1 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 3.8 | 0.3 | 18.5 |
| 2022-23 | ALL | 30 | 28 | 40.5 | 28.4 | 67.7 | 1.2 | 4.9 | 6.1 | 7.5 | 2.4 | 1.0 | 3.4 | 0.5 | 14.6 |
| Total | 1051 | 35 | 43.7 | 30.4 | 78.1 | 1.6 | 5.7 | 7.4 | 8.4 | 2.6 | 1.7 | 4.1 | 0.3 | 22.6 | |
