The HISTORIC 16-17 MVP Season of Russell Westbrook! | GOAT SZN

Some of the best Russell Westbrook highlights from his MVP 16/17 season! Historic!
Westbrook Reg Season : 31.6ppg 10.7rpg 10.4apg 1.6spg
Westbrook Playoffs : 37.4ppg 11.6rpg 10.8apg 2.4spg
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[@chooj5327]

Lead the league in scoring, Averaged a triple double. Lead in clutch, PER and clutch efficiency. Also put up 37-11-10 in the playoffs being double and triple teammed and having a "Wall defense" like how they do with Giannis today

[@desmondbrown4761]

Facts

[@AHMAD-2324]

Yea, he was Mr. Excitement the entire season.

[@tol5516]

You watched the playoffs that year? Because i remember Beverley locked him down alone..everyone who watched that series knows that, he put 30 points with 30 attempts and played awful all series and he had a nice team he wasn't alone..on paper they had a better team than houston that year

[@letstalk140]

@@tol5516 nobody cares about analytics anymore the box score doesn't tell the whole story but numbers dont lie

[@mikehammer1777]

Russell Westbrook is severely underappreciated, underrated, and outright disrespected. If anyone else had a season like that, (especially Lebron) they would change the logo to that player. What does Russ get.."Oh he's stat-padding"....idiots.

[@EastHumbled]

One of the best seasons ive ever witnessed this Dude couldnt be stop this year and single handley carried a team to the postseason crazy

[@princemccroy6275]

Big facts

[@cade9173]

Facts

[@kingklause936]

Fax

[@kingklause936]

@Zach Altif his team was -24 without him against the rocket

[@Miracleofgod12]

@Zach Altif why didn't you answer the stat speaking to how his team is -24 without him?🤔 Westbrook would leave the court with 9-10 point leads within that same series and come back to them being down 5-6 his team was very bad offensively you take analytics into consideration but watch the match and see how teams and players played you'll are just a bunch of haters who won't ever give credit thats why you'll will never be great.

[@Chairsium]

Man thought everybody was KD for a whole season. Crazy.

[@rupertgordonii6623]

Perfect way to describe it lol

[@mikeiverson4985]

What do you mean by this?

[@bigda1]

@@mikeiverson4985 kd left him for the warriors so he wanted revenge on him

[@ShaneMike112]

@@mikeiverson4985 Like he always plays harder when going up against KD for what he did

[@backourtent7300]

@@ShaneMike112 that’s funny cause he legit played like a mvp against the nets this season

[@mikehammer1777]

Russell's passing ability and playmaking are severely underrated.

[@JonathanEvans1977]

Averaged an insane 11.7 apg this year with only Beal as a top offensive player. Best passer in the league.

[@mikehammer1777]

@@JonathanEvans1977 I've been saying that for a long time now....it's criminal how the media underrated and/or outright insults his capabilities.

[@just-a-guy9857]

@@mikehammer1777 yeah I had to go back to this season to confirm my suspicion Russ has a solid case for top 5 PG top 10 fasho

[@jjax3661]

Overrated*

[@jjax3661]

@@JonathanEvans1977 “best passer in the league” 💀💀💀 you don’t know basketball

[@KennethFornos]

How can someone who loves the game not like this guy?

[@강경애-m7i]

Haters i guess

[@Jboooog18]

Because he had the IQ of a rock In high situations but he sure does go 100 all game, amazing to watch

[@mikehammer1777]

@@Jboooog18 And what is your IQ down the stretch in a professional basketball game being double and triple-teamed, with no reliable shooters to kick out to?

[@senpai1574]

@@mikehammer1777 lol when you don't have a legitimate argument and you just compared the person commenting on a player 😂 that's like comparing how Stephen a Smith to the players he criticize, or this is like criticizing a movie and saying "why, can you do better at the movie director?" bruh stop it nobody said we was better than Westbrook we just said his iq was low compared to other NBA players

[@mikehammer1777]

@@senpai1574 My point was, which went clearly over your head, virtually all NBA players would have IQ lapses if they were in the circumstances he was in, double and triple-teamed with no reliable shooters to kick out to. But again, it went over your head...anyway, keep needlessly trolling though, you're pretty good at it.

[@getthiscash9332]

His middy jumper was godly that year 🤯🔥

[@bruno_pm0537]

he was a excellent mid jumper all career

[@StvcktonYT]

@@bruno_pm0537 not his first 3 years or last 4 years

[@rapgodreloaded9259]

SGA plays like Russ

[@jrdeasis2156]

@@rapgodreloaded9259 with a little more finesse

[@kanyecrazy7440]

@@StvcktonYThim and Drose both had broken jump shots outside of 18-19ft tbh.

[@dylan__nayld8595]

Genuinely think this is one of the best mvp seasons of all time

[@anthony9031]

It is

[@londonjennings9608]

The greatest I’ve seen

[@techmen-je4mo]

2013 lebron is better

[@jasonmoukala8909]

@@anthony9031 it’s not.

[@Homelessboy_Kenny]

BY FAR

[@ruckerparkboy8275]

Blasphemy that people say he didn't deserve the MVP that year. dude went off the whole season

[@AHMAD-2324]

IMO the real MVP was Kawhi Leonard that season. However, I have no issues with Westbrook winning it. He was literally Mr. Excitement that year.

[@tol5516]

We saw at the playoffs who was the real MVP..Harden eliminate him easily with the worse team

[@hero7523]

@@tol5516 with the worst team nah ya say whatever on here go check them rosters dude

[@tol5516]

@@hero7523 the teams were even..Harden just used his teammates better.. many teammates of Russ left and became great players

[@lilverson1333]

He did but the mvp should’ve been harden they had similar situations but harden was winning more. Also westbrook had a way better defensive team. This thunder team was great defensively but was bad offensively

[@Spider-Complexion]

This was a crazy season. Shoutout to Steven Adam’s cause he was holding down the paint even then and with him as the screener for Westbrook it was 🔥

[@D4PPZ456]

Crazy how noticeably less explosive he is now when compared to a season like this and how he's probably still top 5 in that category today. 2016-17 Russ was literally just built different.

[@jello7368]

Ahhh... I love how he starts off with Russ giving a bucket to Dame... good ol toxicity gotta love it

[@waltchamberlain5165]

bullied and let Dame have it

[@dontaviousdouglas2309]

He Was On Different Time This Year🤯.. I Said The Other Day I Think His 2015-16 Season When They Lost To Golden State In The WCF Might Be His Peak Because Of His Decision Making It Was Pretty Good That Year. 2016-17 Was Definitely His Most Entertaining Season Ever. Created Player Playing Basketball In Real Life Lmao😂

[@Jetanium]

This is the longest book title I’ve ever seen.

[@jaymoney6233]

He was so CLUTCH that season!!!

[@918cam]

I’m glad I was able to witness this season of greatness.

[@directorDex]

We were ALL fortunate to be alive and witness this, let alone being a life long okc fan... I get goosebumps ever time I watch videos like this. My favorite player of all time next to MJ

[@NickPR87]

He's NBA All-Entertaining team hands down!

[@qleeson]

He’s a fckin killer

[@ivancolak1165]

I like that idea

[@anjr9915]

*NBA All-Top Tier

[@jahdaijackson4755]

I’m so glad I found this video. I had to remind myself why I used to like Russ so much. He used to drive to the basket with a violent but fluent motion. It was a blur. He had the confidence to go up on anybody without hesitation. It made his game wild at times but it was must see tv whenever he played. The player he used to be is gone now but not forgotten

[@sergiomirallesbeneito7891]

People forget how good he was just cause he had a "bad season", which would be a good season for a sixth man. I will never forget that season by Russell, historic 🔥

[@markfish1113]

but 2016/2017 the only season where he is good. Before and after he isnt good.

[@nolimitkhris9598]

@@markfish1113 bro what ?? U gotta be a casual if u really think that 😂 his Rockets season and Wizards are both underrated he literally averaged a triple double with the Wizards like what are u saying rn 😂

[@markfish1113]

@@nolimitkhris9598 Yes he has all the stats, but is in small teams where he is the main player and not going for championship runs. He is very fit and have good motor to carry teams, but is very easy to be stop at the highest level. His lay up get blocked almost every game in play offs, ball get stolen and he bricks too much. Most triple doubles but have the most turnovers in history.

[@stevejones4431]

He's been awful for years. Tell us you don't know anything about the NBA, why don't you?

[@dredpool3927]

@@stevejones4431🤡

[@trenthorton4227]

As a thunder fan this has to be one of my favorite seasons. Russ was incredible, every game. It was insane. One of my top 3 favorite seasons as a thunder fan.

[@juliephillips1880]

1:35 look how confident Russ was back then with his shot, Somewhere along the way his shot just started deteriorating, Today that would be almost a guaranteed brick. Crazy cause his three point shot was actually decent at one point and his mid range was almost always a green light. MVP Russ was something else.

[@letstalk140]

Never seen a player dissected as much as westbrook other than ai

[@cherlalewis2279]

I'm at a loss of words... wait here's one, Mesmerizing! I can watch Russell play all day!

[@sprintking7529]

LFG! You’re the man Max 🙌🏽 gotta make a clip session for Russ later on too, he’s turning it up rn in DC

[@samuelwanzio4703]

Frfr

[@CoolBoyz324]

This was the season where he got what he wanted every fucking game , straight up carrying, everyone talks about him not making it out the first round but dude was putting up 37-11-10 the whole series smfhh

[@keepdreamin1212]

Westbrook deserves a Ring in LA because of this!

[@DimitriVakoutt]

The greatest single season performance in NBA history. Appreciate the greatness 🐐🐐

[@kingjaydex7464]

Not even close brodie. Not even top 10 of the century

[@ShaneMike112]

@@kingjaydex7464 Actually it is one of the top 10 single season performances of the century

[@DimitriVakoutt]

@@kingjaydex7464 🤡🤡🤡

[@AAAA-nv5cf]

No it’s, 87-88 Jordan MVP, DPOY, Lead league in scoring, lead league in steals, All Star MVP, Dunk Contest winner, first player with at least 200 steals and 100 blocks in a season (did it again the next season),

[@themouus6683]

@@AAAA-nv5cf True 87-88 Jordan was something else... my favorite version of him

[@christian9776]

I will never understand how his midrange shot went so downhill. True OG Westbrook fans like myself remember when the midrange was his trademark shot and now he rarely shoots them and when he does he misses…

[@brandonhernandez3444]

His fingers got fucked up idk how but that's why he tapes his fingers from his right hand... Makes sense

[@dredpool3927]

@@brandonhernandez3444 might be from assaulting the rim so damn much😭

[@Mattieb_23]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/inanh2OAoM9gg68si=PwHlAF1S-I9mL7kK Gil and lethal shooter mentioned this

[@Vortex_Feedz]

@@dredpool3927yea he always had beef with the rim

[@Xbusk]

No one in the 2000s have had a season quite like this one. Even steph's 3 year stint with the overpowered gsw

[@mr31owe38]

Top 3 MVP season I ever witnessed 💯🎯

[@leultrainstinct406]

Facts along with 12-13 bron and 87-88 Jordan

[@trollking4058]

@@leultrainstinct406 Where tf is 16 Curry?

[@mr31owe38]

@@leultrainstinct406 and also 05-06 Kobe even tho he didn’t win it smh and Derrick rose Mvp season to

[@RiskyProd]

@@trollking4058 wow threes 🥱🥱🥱🥱🥱

[@jaycha8671]

93-94 hakeem

[@Brintley08]

Dude was just on another level.

[@aaronnolan60]

Best rebounding guard in NBA history.

[@travisj8110]

Russ couldn’t be stopped

[@tyquanperry8812]

Nbs he couldn't be stopped no other way to say it he was a mvp

[@chuchotheace3126]

This was probably my favourite season ever or at least my favourite season in the last 5 years. So many good memories come back watching this from when I was at the games or watching them late at night

[@adamjohnson8934]

I request goat SZN's on occasion, I've never thought to ask for this one but I'm so happy you made it. Not only was this season historic, it's just so entertaining watching the way russ did it all. Thanks for the great work, as always!

[@omni201]

I love watching Russell Westbrook, he always plays like his life depends on it. The only part of his game that was lacking is his shooting ability. He’s streaky.

[@beno1219]

Look how fast he speeds up and stops so fast between moves! It’s crazy

[@marcuslopez9373]

I love the way Russell Westbrook plays!!!! HE plays hard every night!!!

[@michaelmamba1578]

I really watched all these games live(on tv lol) I’ve never watch so much okc basketball in one season

[@dragonballa5083]

This guy will always be one of the greats in my book. I don’t care what anyone says.

[@Abad2888]

This Man Had The Glow This Whole Season. If You Truly Watch The Game You Knew You Witnessed Pure Greatness Every Game

[@mastasmoove29]

My two favorite versions of players: 2018 Bron and 2017 Westbrook

[@sjnnombre]

GoatBrook.

[@6aliph77]

He was so much fun to watch that year.... 🔥🔥🔥🔥💣💣💥✌🏾💯

[@EldelaSazon]

This is Super Westbrook 🤘🏽

[@JonathanEvans1977]

That mid range jumper was just 💰 all year.

[@londonstackhouse4145]

The greatest season MVP 17

[@beenizz5102]

Westbrook at his absolute peak was a true beast leading in 3 different categories in the playoffs. Only Wilt has outdone him there with blocks rebounding and field goal percentage dam near every year and that’s the ultimate company to be kept with especially as a 6 foot 3 point guard. Outta this world talent. Him and harden for sure goats up there with Oscar

[@boombenjamin92]

2017 Russ and 2015 Mask Russ are the best Westbrook versions and seasons ever!

[@Mr.Memphis10]

Remarkable content! It's outrageous that ppl was saying that Russell Westbrook didn't deserve MVP that year SMH.

[@CoolBoyz324]

Imagine if this Westbrook was on the wizards rn with Beal

[@motoure4584]

They would have won 23 by now he lead that okc team to the 47-35 record and that team was pretty bad

[@motoure4584]

@Harman Baddesha Yeah that I'll have to agree on but even with no defense mvp russ would take that team to a 4th seed at least

[@motoure4584]

@Harman Baddesha Yeah word but but I don't see them ever trading Beal if they trade someone it probably would be Russ tbh but anything Is possible

[@sonicthehedgehog5360]

@@motoure4584 lol that team wasn't bad at all they had a squad just the west was stacked back then

[@motoure4584]

@@sonicthehedgehog5360 No the west wasn't no where close to as stacked as it is now

[@bobbyvalentino6773]

Russ didn't get tired this year lol 🚄 🚄 🚄

[@b_lake8312]

He got tired in the playoffs vs rockets tho

[@b_lake8312]

@Eric Lewis nope i completly understand

[@Luchechi]

@@b_lake8312 wall defense

[@b_lake8312]

@@Luchechi yup and ppl still blame him when it’s his teammates

[@moneyman9295]

@@b_lake8312 if they play a wall defense it is his fault , u can only put a wall defense on a dude and be successful if he cant shoot , if westbrook had a more reliable jumper he woulda been way more effective in the playoffs , he’s to blame not jus his teammates

[@ball1slife107]

the comeback on the mavs was one i never saw, this dude on something different, max you the goat bro

[@sonicthehedgehog5360]

This man deserves a ring put some respect in his name

[@righttime9197]

When this okc roster still play together until now they got the ring! Okc management didn't trust their roster every season always switching player!

[@user-gm5gc1be4w]

Fr they had Sabonis and Oladipo

[@londonstackhouse4145]

2017 MVP

[@APoetsCorner]

Sensational season

[@ianreprado341]

That was surely a magical season

[@jaiden8102]

Thank you for this one. Russ is one of my favorite players.

[@DiazSkillzHD]

The Goat the monter 💯🔥

[@anthony8326]

Russell Westbrook, Steven Adams, Enes Kanter, Jerami Grant, Victor Oladipo, Domantas Sabonis, Taj Gibson ecc........ Coach : Billy Donovan What team 🔥💪

[@ericdupree8603]

2K 17 Westbrook was Practically a human cheat code

[@giorgibochorishvili1083]

Greatest season off all time!

[@jasonmoukala8909]

Not even close

[@moneyman9295]

@Eric Lewis still no , look at the efficiency lol

[@mattias4864]

easy candidate for one of the best Regular Seasons by any player... EVER

[@Terror832]

2017 Russ is *far more impressive* than 1962 Oscar Here’s the proof: *Raw Stats* 62 Oscar: 30.8 PPG, 12.5 RPG, 11.4 APG on 44.3 MPG 17 Russ: 31.6 PPG, 10.7 RPG, 10.4 APG on 34.6 MPG *Adjusted Per 36 Minutes* 62 Oscar: 25.0 PPG, 10.1 RPG, 9.2 APG 17 Russ: 32.9 PPG, 11.1 RPG, 10.8 APG *Pace* 1962 Royals at 124.9 2017 Thunder at 97.8 *Adjusting For Other Teams Pace & Per 36* 62 Oscar: 19.6 PPG, 7.9 RPG, 7.2 APG 17 Russ: 42.0 PPG, 14.2 RPG, 13.8 APG (OMG!)

[@immanuelray23]

Don’t do that when you know the FG efficiency and how Russ lead the league and had a nba record in possessions

[@JohnnyDahabra]

We all knew Warriors were gonna win but this season Westbrook became my favorite player. Most exciting season since maybe Kobe in 06

[@ChiefOttoSo]

Same bruh

[@waltchamberlain5165]

THIS IS INSANE

[@PennyHolloway444]

no ones highlights is as ferocious and blood pumping as russell westbrooks

[@tomsocala3158]

speed, power, n arguably the most athletic player to step on an NBA court

[@Zak-vs8ub]

One of the prettiest jumpers I've seen.

[@lotuslife3239]

If this dude was drafted by the Lakers, 2017 would be a ring year

[@hippiehooper]

You should do a GOAT SZN on this past year with Russ. As a fan, I’ve never seen him have better decision making with passes or better shot selection. If his IQ now matched his usage and intensity his MVP year, LAWD.

[@willseest3732]

The mamba jerseys before the real ones @ 35:07 Westbrook getting revenge on KD @ 34:06 Heartbreaking game winner against my favorite team (the Nuggets) @37:33 One of the most sensational seasons by a player carrying the team

[@a-holeproductions4983]

That game winner must have fucking hurt

[@ddalwy110]

Been waiting for this one. The Brodie ✊🏾

[@djjohnson4059]

Appreciate you for this one bro!!

[@samuelwanzio4703]

Needed this thank you 🙏🏽

[@ヤマト-o6j]

oh! my GOAT!!

[@DreBeats_]

Yesssir been waiting on this one 🐐

[@AceBoogie.91]

9:23 favorite dunk, he just had to be mad at something that night 😂.

[@piotrek3580]

God damn it. This season he had everything. 3 pointer, very efficient mid range and pull up, athleticism, passing. It looks like he wasnt himself 🤣. God I really miss this Russ, I cant watch him anymore and this situation in Lakers ks very sad.

[@jonathanblackmore822]

Bro was insane in Houston & Washington, I believe it’s the fit and not being the primary ball handler. Fingers crossed he leaves LA over the summer and returns to his old self.

[@moneyman4740]

@@jonathanblackmore822 could be like 60% of this at best , his first step and explosion havet gotten slower every year , his athleticism is what made him stand out

[@sevenwyatt7222]

Pls don't use GODS Name in vain. Its a sin (Exodus 20:7) Just trying to help not condemn.

[@Moneyedlifestyle]

I was waiting for that video bro thank you 🙏🙏

[@nick3150]

Had to come here after the warriors game to see why this Westbrook guy was playing so much tonight

[@federicochioccariello2706]

Awesome video. I have another suggestion, it would be cool if you do the goat szn of t-mac in his first season in Houston. Love your content and don’t forget the other suggestion i made in the paul pierce ( i said if can do AI 2nd season in Denver)

[@kincamell2]

Much Gratitude

[@michaelcasella2448]

Love your vids. It’s time for a Blue Arrow vid next!!

[@righttime9197]

Its sad to see after Westbrook pushing his teammates to become a great player they leaving Russ and the eyes of the people he is a bad guy! That is because of the media disrespected Russ! But Russ was so blessed until now he still play great.. Go Russ...

[@sir_lance0824]

One man army ... he was 🥶🥶

[@dibendodo7636]

THE 🐐

[@eToroBoT]

russ! such an inspiration

[@50tigres79]

a lot of people forgot Westbrook was a beast of a player.

[@cameronpowe7257]

Still is df

[@gotti2verified]

I’ve been waiting for this...

[@juicyfruitjay]

16-17 Russ is one of the 10 greatest (version of a) players to ever exist! I swear

[@tyquanperry8812]

He was so raw if you noticed no other team point guard never match up with him they was hiding against this russ cp3 step curry

[@Salmoney23]

If clips get this version and kawhi and pg stays healthy man!!!!!

[@dredpool3927]

6:04 Westbrook OPERATING.

[@watertheword7221]

Wish Kd would’ve stayed with Westbrook. They would’ve definitely won at Least 1

[@SWAG_CLIPZ_YT]

Prime. In Westbrook is W

[@greddyvjack6969]

Westbrook and Steven adams is one of the most underrated duos

[@paulgastelum2143]

that pass vs the raptors through the defenders legs probably the best pass ive ever seen

[@Blocc187]

I just like how he dunks regardless of his height the... “ Nuclear athleticism of Russel Westbrook “

[@lukehudson979]

I miss this westbrook so much

[@cutamuta]

Man russ on the elbow is nasty smdh