Picture of the Day

More Impressive?

If you are a basketball fan you know exactly what this is and why this picture is pivotal. Both players, in their respected times, are doing something the game had/has never seen before. On the left, you have a hall of famer by the name of Oscar Robertson. On the right lies a future hall of famer in Russell Westbrook. Russell is on target to average a triple double for an entire season. He’s averaging 31 points a game, 10 rebounds a game, and 10 assist a game for the 2016-2017 season.

Oscar Robertson nearly averaged a triple double for his career scoring 31 points a game, with 10 rebounds an 11 assist. It’s important to understand some of the difference between two players. It’s important to note that Oscar was a towering six foot eight, while Russell is, still a lot of height for a point guard, six foot four. While it is impressive to maintain a high level of play it takes to complete triple doubles night in and night, I think Russell Westbrook’s is a little more notable. I say that because in this day and time, forwards and centers are bigger and stronger than they have ever been. To be able to go amongst the trees (bigs) and rebound is unheard of.

With the pick and roll offense ran in the NBA now, I think it’s easier for Russell to get assist because of the spacing. Russell and Oscar both average 31 points so you can’t say whether one is more impressive in that aspect. In my opinion, I think both of their triple-double seasons are equally impressive. I say that because back in the 60s and 70s, there were true bigs. When I say true bigs, I mean players that stayed in the paint. Nowadays, you have stretch centers shooting threes and handling the ball. They are the same height so that's more of a reason to conclude in a tie.