Triple-Double Russ Face: Westbrook Named MVP Finalist

<p>In news surprising no one, Russell Westbrook has been named a finalist for the NBA Most Valuable Player award this year. </p>

Friday, May 19th 2017, 7:38 pm

By: News On 6

Triple-Double Russ Face: Westbrook Named MVP Finalist

In news surprising no one, Russell Westbrook has been named a finalist for the NBA Most Valuable Player award this year.

He was named to the All-NBA team earlier this week, two votes shy of being a unanimous first-teamer.

The winner will be announced on June 26.

The finalists for the 2016-17 KIA Most Valuable Player are… #NBAAwards pic.twitter.com/x6XN6CdreY
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) May 20, 2017

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In news surprising no one, Russell Westbrook has been named a finalist for the NBA Most Valuable Player award this year.

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