Every Air Jordan Russell Westbrook Wore for Triple-Doubles This Season

Looking back at every Air Jordan 31 worn by Russell Westbrook during his 42 triple-doubles this season.

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Perhaps we should have seen Russell Westbrook's triple-double season coming. No other player approaches the game with as much tenacity and plays every possession like it's his last. Factor in his world-class talent and knack for filling up the stat sheets and it's the perfect recipe for a history-making campaign.

Westbrook made his intentions for the season known from the jump. After his Thunder Buddy decided to bolt for a layup line-chance at a ring with the rivals, he was free to do whatever the hell he wanted. It turns out that what he wanted to do was to become the modern day "Big O," while leading what was left of the squad back to the postseason. Game after game, Westbrook hit the double-digit mark in points, rebounds, and assists, making it pretty hard to argue against him as the league MVP in the process. In a game against the Denver Nuggets on April 9, he recorded his record-breaking 42nd triple-double of the season, then capped off a 14-point 4th quarter rally with a 36-foot game-winner at the buzzer.

Fittingly, Westbrook made history in Air Jordans. Not just any Air Jordans—the Air Jordans. The flagship game shoe, while technologically advanced, hasn't had much historical context since Michael Jordan called it quits in 2003. Both Dwyane Wade and Westbrook have led the line at different points since, but this season marks the first time that a post-retirement Air Jordan will truly have significance beyond the logo it bears.

Of course, because he does what he wants, Westbrook's Air Jordan 31 is a little different. Citing issues with the shoe's flexibility, he requested that his personal pairs be made with the tooling of the Air Jordan 30. So, beyond the preseason, he never played in a retail version of the sneaker—at least not until Jordan Brand decided to release his "Why Not?" PE in celebration of his unforgettable season.

It's never too early to reflect on history, so here's a look back at every pair of Air Jordans that Westbrook wore during his triple-double performances this season. Things began with a simple PE in white and orange, which turned out to be the colorway he wore for 10 triple-doubles, the most of any single style. Number 42, his last of the season, happened in a black and orange pair. Read on for the full game-by-game breakdown.

1. Oct. 28, 2016

Russell Westbrook Air Jordan 31 White/Orange PE October 28, 2016 vs. Suns

Opponent: Phoenix Suns

Colorway: White/Orange

Stats: 51 Points, 13 Rebounds, 10 Assists

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3. Oct. 30, 2016

Russell Westbrook Air Jordan 31 White/Orange PE October 30, 2017 vs. Lakers

Opponent: Los Angeles Lakers

Colorway: White/Orange

Stats: 33 Points, 11 Rebounds, 16 Assists

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5. Nov. 13, 2016

Russell Westbrook Air Jordan 31 Orange/White Photo Blue PE November 13, 2016 vs. Magic

Opponent: Orlando Magic

Colorway: Orange/White-Photo Blue

Stats: 41 Points, 12 Rebounds, 16 Assists

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7. Nov. 18, 2016

Russell Westbrook Air Jordan 31 White/Orange PE November 18, 2016 vs. Nets

Opponent: Brooklyn Nets

Colorway: White/Orange

Stats: 30 Points, 10 Rebounds, 13 Assists

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9. Nov. 20, 2016

Russell Westbrook Air Jordan 31 White/Orange PE November 20, 2016 vs. Pacers

Opponent: Indiana Pacers

Colorway: White/Orange

Stats: 31 Points, 11 Rebounds, 15 Assists

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11. Nov. 25, 2016

Russell Westbrook Air Jordan 31 Black/Orange PE November 25, 2016 vs. Nuggets

Opponent: Denver Nuggets

Colorway: Black/Orange

Stats: 36 Points, 11 Rebounds, 17 Assists

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13. Nov. 26, 2016

Russell Westbrook Air Jordan 31 Photo Blue/White Orange PE November 26, 2016 vs. Pistons

Opponent: Detroit Pistons

Colorway: Photo Blue/White-Orange

Stats: 17 Points, 13 Rebounds, 15 Assists

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15. Nov. 28, 2016

Russell Westbrook Air Jordan 31 Black/Orange PE November 28, 2016 vs. Knicks

Opponent: New York Knicks

Colorway: Black/Orange

Stats: 27 Points, 17 Rebounds, 14 Assists

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17. Nov. 30, 2016

Russell Westbrook Air Jordan 31 Photo Blue/White Orange PE November 30, 2016 vs. Wizards

Opponent: Washington Wizards

Colorway: Photo Blue/White-Orange

Stats: 35 Points, 14 Rebounds, 11 Assists

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19. Dec. 4, 2016

Russell Westbrook Air Jordan 31 White/Orange PE December 4, 2016 vs. Pelicans

Opponent: New Orleans Pelicans

Colorway: White/Orange

Stats: 28 Points, 17 Rebounds, 12 Assists

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21. Dec. 5, 2016

Russell Westbrook Air Jordan 31 Blackout PE December 5, 2017 vs. Hawks

Opponent: Atlanta Hawks

Colorway: Blackout

Stats: 32 Points, 13 Rebounds, 12 Assists

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23. Dec. 9, 2016

Russell Westbrook Air Jordan 31 White/Orange PE December 9, 2016 vs. Rockets

Opponent: Houston Rockets

Colorway: White/Orange

Stats: 27 Points, 10 Rebounds, 10 Assists

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25. Dec. 17, 2016

Russell Westbrook Air Jordan 31 White/Orange PE December 17, 2017 vs. Suns

Opponent: Phoenix Suns

Colorway: White/Orange

Stats: 26 Points, 11 Rebounds, 22 Assists

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27. Dec. 23, 2016

Russell Westbrook Air Jordan 31 Black/Orange PE December 23, 2016 vs. Celtics

Opponent: Boston Celtics

Colorway: Black/Orange

Stats: 45 Points, 11 Rebounds, 11 Assists

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29. Dec. 27, 2016

Russell Westbrook Air Jordan 31 Black/Orange PE December 27, 2016 vs. Heat

Opponent: Miami Heat

Colorway: Black/Orange

Stats: 29 Points, 17 Rebounds, 11 Assists

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31. Dec. 31, 2016

Russell Westbrook Air Jordan 31 White/Orange PE December 31, 2016 vs. Clippers

Opponent: Los Angeles Clippers

Colorway: White/Orange

Stats: 17 Points, 12 Rebounds, 14 Assists

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33. Jan. 7, 2017

Russell Westbrook Air Jordan 31 White/Orange PE January 7, 2017 vs. Nuggets

Opponent: Denver Nuggets

Colorway: White/Orange

Stats: 32 Points, 17 Rebounds, 11 Assists

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35. Jan. 11, 2017

Russell Westbrook Air Jordan 31 White/Orange PE January 11, 2017 vs. Grizzlies

Opponent: Memphis Grizzlies

Colorway: White/Orange

Stats: 24 Points, 13 Rebounds, 12 Assists

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37. Jan. 13, 2017

Russell Westbrook Air Jordan 31 Black/Orange PE Jauary 13, 2017 vs. Timberwolves

Opponent: Minnesota Timberwolves

Colorway: Black/Orange

Stats: 21 Points, 11 Rebounds, 12 Assists

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39. Jan. 15, 2017

Russell Westbrook Air Jordan 31 Blackout PE January 15, 2017 vs. Kings

Opponent: Sacramento Kings

Colorway: Blackout

Stats: 36 Points, 11 Rebounds, 10 Assists

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41. Jan. 18, 2017

Russell Westbrook Air Jordan 31 Blackout PE January 18, 2017 vs. Warriors

Opponent: Golden State Warriors

Colorway: Blackout

Stats: 27 Points, 15 Rebounds, 13 Assists

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43. Jan. 23, 2017

Russell Westbrook Air Jordan 31 Orange/White Photo Blue PE January 23, 2017 vs. Jazz

Opponent: Utah Jazz

Colorway: Orange/White-Photo Blue

Stats: 38 Points, 11 Rebounds, 10 Assists

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45. Jan. 25, 2017

Russell Westbrook Air Jordan 31 Blackout PE January 25, 2017 vs. Pelicans

Opponent: New Orleans Pelicans

Colorway: Blackout

Stats: 27 Points, 12 Rebounds, 10 Assists

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47. Jan. 29, 2017

Russell Westbrook Air Jordan 31 Blackout PE January 29, 2017 vs. Cavaliers

Opponent: Cleveland Cavaliers

Colorway: Blackout

Stats: 20 Points, 12 Rebounds, 10 Assists

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49. Feb. 3, 2017

Russell Westbrook Air Jordan 31 Photo Blue/White Orange PE February 3, 2017 vs. Grizzlies

Opponent: Memphis Grizzlies

Colorway: Photo Blue/White-Orange

Stats: 38 Points, 13 Rebounds, 12 Assists

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51. Feb. 9, 2017

Russell Westbrook Air Jordan 31 White/Photo Blue Orange PE February 9, 2017 vs. Cavaliers

Opponent: Cleveland Cavaliers

Colorway: Photo Blue/White-Orange

Stats: 29 Points, 12 Rebounds, 11 Assists

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53. Feb. 15, 2017

Russell Westbrook Air Jordan 31 White/Blue PE February 15, 2017 vs. Knicks

Opponent: New York Knicks

Colorway: White/Blue

Stats: 38 Points, 14 Rebounds, 12 Assists

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55. Feb. 24, 2017

Russell Westbrook Air Jordan 31 White/Blue PE February 24, 2017 vs. Lakers

Opponent: Los Angeles Lakers

Colorway: White/Blue

Stats: 17 Points, 18 Rebounds, 17 Assists

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57. Feb. 26, 2017

Russell Westbrook Air Jordan 31 White/Blue PE February 26, 2017 vs. Pelicans

Opponent: New Orleans Pelicans

Colorway: White/Blue

Stats: 41 Points, 11 Rebounds, 11 Assists

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59. Feb. 28, 2017

Russell Westbrook Air Jordan 31 White/Blue PE March 28, 2017 vs. Jazz

Opponent: Utah Jazz

Colorway: White/Blue

Stats: 43 Points, 11 Rebounds, 10 Assists

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61. March 9, 2017

Russell Westbrook Air Jordan 31 Black/Orange PE March 9, 2017 vs. Spurs

Opponent: San Antonio Spurs

Colorway: White/Blue

Stats: 23 Points, 13 Rebounds, 13 Assists

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63. March 11, 2017

Russell Westbrook Air Jordan 31 White/Blue PE March 11, 2017 vs. Jazz

Opponent: Utah Jazz

Colorway: White/Blue

Stats: 33 Points, 11 Rebounds, 14 Assists

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65. March 14, 2017

Russell Westbrook Air Jordan 31 Black/Orange PE March 14, 2017 vs. Nets

Opponent: Brooklyn Nets

Colorway: Black/Orange

Stats: 25 Points, 12 Rebounds, 19 Assists

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67. March 16, 2017

Russell Westbrook Air Jordan 31 Black/Orange PE March 16, 2017 vs. Raptors

Opponent: Toronto Raptors

Colorway: Black/Orange

Stats: 24 Points, 10 Rebounds, 16 Assists

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69. March 22, 2017

Russell Westbrook Air Jordan 31 White/Blue PE March 22, 2017 vs. Sixers

Opponent: Philadelphia 76ers

Colorway: White/Blue

Stats: 19 Points, 11 Rebounds, 14 Assists

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71. March 26, 2017

Russell Westbrook Air Jordan 31 Black/Orange PE March 26, 2017 vs. Rockets

Opponent: Houston Rockets

Colorway: Black/Orange

Stats: 39 Points, 11 Rebounds, 13 Assists

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73. March 27, 2017

Russell Westbrook Air Jordan 31 Black/Orange PE March 27, 2017 vs. Mavericks

Opponent: Dallas Mavericks

Colorway: Black/Orange

Stats: 37 Points, 13 Rebounds, 10 Assists

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75. March 29, 2017

Russell Westbrook Air Jordan 31 Black/Orange PE March 29, 2017 vs. Magic

Opponent: Orlando Magic

Colorway: Black/Orange

Stats: 57 Points, 13 Rebounds, 11 Assists

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77. March 31, 2017

Russell Westbrook Air Jordan 31 White/Blue PE March 31, 2017 vs. Spurs

Opponent: San Antonio Spurs

Colorway: White/Blue

Stats: 32 Points, 15 Rebounds, 12 Assists

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79. April 2, 2017

Russell Westbrook Air Jordan 31 WhiteBlack Orange PE April 2, 2017 vs. Bucks

Opponent: Charlotte Hornets

Colorway: White/Black-Orange

Stats: 40 Points, 13 Rebounds, 10 Assists

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81. April 4, 2017

Russell Westbrook Air Jordan 31 Black/Orange PE April 4, 2017 vs. Bucks

Opponent: Milwaukee Bucks

Colorway: White/Black-Orange

Stats: 12 Points, 13 Rebounds, 13 Assists

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83. April. 9, 2017

Russell Westbrook Air Jordan 31 Black/Orange PE April 9, 2017 vs. Nuggets

Opponent: Denver Nuggets

Colorway: Black/Orange

Stats: 50 Points, 16 Rebounds, 10 Assists

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