NBA 2017-18: 5 Underrated Amazing Stats  

#2 Russell Westbrook could average a triple-double again

Russell Westbrook

Since Kevin Durant left to sign with the Golden State Warriors, we have witnessed an unleashed Russell Westbrook taking over the league. Everybody was tracking his movements last year, as he broke the record for most triple-doubles in a season (42) and became the first player since Oscar Robertson in 1961-62 to average a triple-double in a season.

Last year, the supporting cast around him was so bad that people followed the Thunder games only to check out Westbrook's record-breaking triple-double performances. This year is slightly different. Having acquired Paul George and Carmelo Anthony this past offseason, the Thunder management has assembled few superstars alongside their MVP. This might not have resulted in a deep bench but it certainly raised the talent level of the team.

While the possibility of averaging a triple-double this season, has gotten some coverage, it's been majorly overshadowed by the team's up-and-down play. The team is currently 41-29 right now, having won four straight but they have faced their fair share of troubles in the early part of the year. And with their best perimeter defender in Andre Roberson out for the season, it might not get any easier going ahead.

Note: Westbrook needs to average 10.2 rebounds and 7.7 assists over the remaining games to average triple-double for the season