On the evening of December 26, espn officially announced the latest MVP ranking list.

The fans opened the rankings with great enthusiasm, but were all shocked.

James and Link, who are considered to be the one who should dominate this ranking, can only be ranked third and second respectively!

The first place in the MVP rankings was snatched away by Russell Westbrook.

Everyone was stunned. How could Westbrook Heder sit on the heads of Link and James? Is it because of his iron head?

And espn also explains the reason for putting Westbrook first.

Average triple-double!

A few simple words are the reason why Westbrook is ranked first.

Westbrook's personal performance this season is indeed very explosive. Since the first day of the season, he has been constantly breaking various records, which is quite as impressive as Link a few years ago.

Most of these records are related to triple-double.

In the opening game of this season, the "Turnamental Turtles" scored an extremely exaggerated triple-double data such as 50 points, 13 rebounds, 10 assists.

On October 31, Westbrook scored 33 points, 12 rebounds and 16 assists in the game, and achieved a triple-double in the second consecutive game, making him the first player to score two triple-double in the first three games of the new season since "Magic" Johnson in the 82-83 season.

At the same time, he became the first player in NBA history to score more than 100 points and more than 30 rebounds and assists in the first three games of the season.

After that, Westbrook's data went out of control. If he couldn't get a triple-double in a game, it would surprise people.

After playing in December, Westbrook came from behind, surpassing James, ranking sixth in the NBA history triple-double list. Moreover, his data was stable within the range of average triple-double average!

After December, the "Divine Turtle" had no intention of restraining. He still frantically obtained these triple-double data, shocking everyone's chin.

Westbrook scored a total of 908 points, 305 rebounds and 312 assists in the first 29 games of the 16-17 season, becoming the first player in NBA history to score at least 900 points, 300 rebounds, 30 assists in the first 29 games of the season, setting a new NBA record!

Therefore, until now, Westbrook's average triple-double data per game is still maintained.

In ESPN's opinion, it is quite incredible to average triple-double per game.

The average double-double average is amazing, let alone the average triple-double average.

Before this, only the "big o" Oscar Robertson was able to do this in NBA history!

But as we all know, in the era when "big o" played, the rules and competitiveness of the league were very different from those of the present. Therefore, it is understandable that he averaged triple-double per game. Moreover, it cannot be compared directly with current players.

But it is surprising that Westbrook averaged triple-double in the league where there are many powerful people today.

Although the Thunder are not as good as the top teams in the league in terms of team record, such as the Grizzlies, Warriors and Cavaliers.

Although Westbrook averaged 5.7 turnovers and 13.8 hits per game, both ranked first in the league.

But with his incredible triple-double per game, ESPN still resolutely chose to put him first in the MVP rankings!

Although Link and James performed well, Westbrook was making history!

As soon as the latest MVP rankings came out, they caused huge controversy.

Although Westbrook's data did explode, he was suspected of deliberately trying to win a triple-double.

First of all, the Thunder are basically Westbrook's team, and the ball rights are all in his hands. Therefore, it is not difficult to double assists.

What's more, it's based on the average of nearly 6 turnovers per game! As long as you are hard-working, you can get ten assists!

Secondly, in terms of rebounds, no player in the entire team has more than 8 rebounds per game except Westbrook.

Adams and Kanter both averaged only 7.7 rebounds and 6.7 rebounds per game, respectively.

This means that, many times, teammates help Westbrook get stuck in the position, and the "Turnacle" just needs to collect the rebound without any technical content!

In the Thunder game, a scene that people often see is that Adams is stuck in the position, but he just doesn't take off the board, waiting for Westbrook to come in and get it.

For this reason, fans couldn't help but joke that the Thunder team left Ibaka and came with a "one card eight".

As for scoring, let alone. After losing Durant last season, Westbrook was completely liberated. Now, he doesn't need to share the ball with anyone, and has almost unlimited shooting rights.

Oladipo, who has just transferred to the Thunder this season, was originally a ball-holding scorer, but in the Thunder, the ball is in Westbrook's hands, and he can only run back and forth most of the time.

Some people think Westbrook averages triple-double per game, while others think it's worthless at all.

The data he deliberately flashed is simply a good match. Moreover, his average triple-double average did not really help his teammates.

Now Westbrook is already one of the most controversial stars in the league.

After he was ranked first in the espn rankings, this controversy was even worsened.

For a time, a "turtle slaughtering conference" was held on the entire network. Basketball fans from all over the world were debating Westbrook, believing that he was not worthy of the top position in the MVP rankings.

Of course, there are also many fans who support Westbrook. With their record not particularly bad and their data is so explosive, why can't they rank first?

Not to mention the first one, they are just awarding the MVP trophy to Westbrook directly, and they all agree with it!

Under this controversial voice, James and Link's popularity declined.

Link is too lazy to join in such a fun. After all, this is not the first time he has experienced Westbrook's triple-double average.

In original history, Westbrook has also averaged triple-double per game for three consecutive seasons, and Link is no longer surprised.

What's more, Link still has a lot of things to do with him and is too lazy to wade into this muddy water at all.

After winning the Christmas battle, Link began to buy all the products related to the baby in a crazy way.

Compared to Westbrook's controversy, Link cares more about Rachel and his children.

He and Rachel had to visit the maternal and child shop twice a day to prepare for the coming children.

Link actually didn't like children at all before, he thought children were too noisy and troublesome.

But now, when he is about to become a father, his mentality is completely different.

And as long as Link is at home, he will take on a large part of the housework. In short, he just doesn't want Rachel to move around.

These days may be Rachel’s happiest days, and he felt that Link had really completed the transformation from a boy to a responsible man.

In addition to being a good man at home, Link's performance on the court also continued to rise.

After the Christmas War, the Grizzlies defeated the Magic and Celtics again.

In the game against the Magic, Link had only 25 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists, but the Grizzlies beat their opponents.

Generally speaking, the easier it is to meet an opponent, the more mediocre Link's data will be.

Because of the lack of threats, Link really didn't have the interest to do his best.

In the game against the Celtics, Link immediately made a triple-double with 28 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists.

There is no doubt that Link did not forget the game he lost to Isaiah and Thomas before Christmas. So today, he played very seriously and did not give the Celtics any more chances.

Link has always been avenged, even if his opponent is only 1.75 meters tall, he will be treated equally.

At this point, the Grizzlies have achieved another four-game winning streak since losing to the Celtics on December 20.

Currently, they have a record of 31 wins and 2 losses, far surpassing the Warriors with 27 wins and 5 losses, ranking first in the league!

Link didn't cause trouble this time. He just wanted to finish his game well and continue to consolidate his ranking.

But as the most top superstar in this league, troubles often come to you.
Chapter completed!