In year 15, Russell Westbrook can still turn any pass on the court into an assist. The Detroit Pistons learned that the hard way as Westbrook — inbounding far away from the basket — needed less than two seconds to whip a three-quarter court laser into the hands of Lonnie Walker IV, who buries the catch-and-shoot triple to beat the halftime buzzer. Ten of Westbrook’s game-high 12 assists came in the first half, as the nine-time All-Star added 10 points and five rebounds in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 128-121 victory on November 18, 2022.

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Russell Westbrook wires two-handed inbound pass down court for buzzer beater

A rollercoaster 2022-23 campaign landed Russell Westbrook on the LA Clippers and the midseason acquisition has been thrust into the spotlight on a short-handed roster. The veteran guard averaged 15.8 points and 7.6 assists per game in 21 starts with his new squad and will return to the postseason for the fourth time in five seasons.

Russell Westbrook Redemption for 2023 NBA Playoffs

To the rack! Houston Rockets point guard and resident alpha dog Russell Westbrook takes his defender off the dribble and drops the pretty crunch time finger roll against the Sacramento Kings on December 9, 2019.

Russell Westbrook puts pressure on Kings with late go-ahead layup

Leave it to a man synonymous with doing it all to tie the NBA's all-time career triple-double record and clinch a late-season W with a game-saving block in the same contest. Up by a single point with one second remaining in a May 8, 2021 matchup, Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook sprints around a high Indiana Pacers screen to close out on and emphatically reject a potential game-winning Caris LeVert jumper as the horn sounds. Westbrook finished the game with 33 points, 19 rebounds and 15 assists, matching an iconic 47-year-old record with 181 career triple-doubles.

Russell Westbrook ties all-time triple-double record, secures win with block

After more than a decade in the game, you earn the right to mean mug after a massive play. Los Angeles Lakers star guard Russell Westbrook pushes the ball up the court then sprints passed his defender and straight to the cup for a monstrous one-handed slam. The dunk contributed two crucial fourth-quarter points to a 121-116 road win on November 21, 2021.

Russell Westbrook attacks gap in defense for driving slam

Fourteen seasons into his career, Los Angeles Lakers star guard Russell Westbrook still has generational athleticism. He puts it into focus on an in-and-out crossover, weaving in between two San Antonio Spursdefenders en route to a difficult jam at the rim. Westbrook produced a statline of 33 points, 10 rebounds, eight assists and three steals helping the Lakers seal the win in a 125-121 thriller on October 26, 2021.

Russell Westbrook splits the defense, throws down contested dunk

Opposing NBA defenses, beware: a rejuvenated Russell Westbrook has landed with the LA Clippers. The nine-time All-Star showed the Memphis Grizzlies he still has a few tricks up his sleeve when he received the ball in the post before badly baiting Ja Morant and Jake LaRavia on a deceptive pump fake. Westbrook drew a foul and still got his shot to fall for two of his season-high 36 points on 13 of 18 shooting, including a perfect 5 for 5 on 3-pointers. The 2017 league MVP also dished out 10 assists, becoming the first player in NBA history to have a 30-point, 10-assist game with five different teams in his squad’s 141-132 win on March 29, 2023. 

Russell Westbrook battles for bucket in 36-point gem, soaks it all in

There are explosive dunkers and then there’s Russell Westbrook. The Washington Wizards veteran splits a pair of Charlotte Hornets defenders on the perimeter then drives into the paint and extends way back for one of the most impressive contested finishes of the season. Westbrook posted 22 points, 15 rebounds and 14 assists in the March 30, 2021 contest.

Russell Westbrook smashes emphatic poster slam on Bismack Biyombo

Allowing Russell Westbrook a couple of power dribbles down the lane is the quickest way to end up on the unfavorable end of an infinite highlight. Westbrook takes two bounces and blasts off with a one-handed tomahawk over Rudy Gobert, bringing the entire arena into a furious uproar. The Los Angeles Lakers star had a solid night in a 101-95 victory over the Utah Jazz on January 17, 2022, chipping in 15 points, eight rebounds and three assists.

Russell Westbrook brings the house down on Rudy Gobert

Russell Westbrook reads rims at an all-time level. The Washington Wizards guard zeroes in on the rock after a teammate’s miss then smashes a two-handed putback through the hoop before the Philadelphia 76ers defense can battle for position in Game 2 of their Round 1 battle on May 26, 2021.

Russell Westbrook follows teammate's shot for putback in 2021 Playoffs

Off to the races! Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook crosses up the Minnesota Timberwolves defense before exploding to the rack for the massive slam on March 10, 2020.

Russell Westbrook attacks the rack for transition slam

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