Oklahoma City Thunder Russell Westbrook named to All-NBA first team

After surpassing Oscar Roberson’s single-season triple-double record while averaging 31.6 ppg, 10.7 rpg, and 10.4 apg, Oklahoma City Thunder phenom Russell Westbrook has received his sixth All-NBA selection, and second-consecutive first-team nod.

Westbrook, who recently celebrated the birth of his son Noah, gained 99 of a possible 100 first-team votes.

Joining the Thunder’s versatile star as All-NBA members include:

All-NBA First Team:

• Kawhi Leonard (Spurs)
• LeBron James (Cavs)
• James Harden (Rockets)
• Russell Westbrook (Thunder)
• Anthony Davis (Pelicans)

All-NBA Second Team:

• Stephen Curry (Golden State)
• Isaiah Thomas (Boston)
• Kevin Durant (Golden State)
• Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks)
• Rudy Gobert (Jazz)

All-NBA Third Team

• John Wall (Wizards)
• DeMar DeRozan (Raptors)
• Draymond Green (Golden State)
• Jimmy Butler (Chicago)
• DeAndre Jordan (Clippers)

Interestingly, as we inch closer to the NBA’s MVP announcement, James Harden stood out as the sole All-NBA selection to gain unanimous first-team honors from a diverse voting panel.

Additionally, Golden State was the only franchise to boast multiple (3) All-NBA additions.

Players controversially left off this season’s list include: Gordon Hayward (Utah), Paul George (Indiana), Chris Paul (Clippers), Hassan Whiteside (Miami), and Marc Gasol (Grizzlies).

Following his record-breaking 42 triple-doubles, Russell Westbrook etched his name among the NBA’s elite for a sixth time in seven seasons.

As the off-season materializes for OKC, General Manager Sam Presti is rumored to be serious about tendering Westbrook a super max extension this summer in the neighborhood of $220 Million.

The year of Westbrook marches on.