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Washington Wizards' Russell Westbrook (4) goes to the basket against Indiana Pacers' Doug McDermott (20) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Westbrook, Robertson will share forever a link across basketball eras

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards' Russell Westbrook shouts instructions during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers, Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings) **FILE**

Westbrook basks in milestone moment of tying Big O’s record

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) drives against Phoenix Suns forward Dario Saric (20) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Paul moves past Big O on NBA career assists list, Suns roll

By CLAY BAILEY - Associated Press

Robertson’s NBA title ring sells for $91,000 in auction

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Robertson’s NBA title ring, other items being auctioned

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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook shoots a reverse layup as Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (20) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, March 13, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Mr. Triple-Double: Westbrook joins a very exclusive NBA club

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook, right, talks to the fans as Oscar Robertson, left, and others listen, before an NBA basketball game between the Denver Nuggets and the Thunder in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, April 12, 2017. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Robertson endorses Westbrook for MVP

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) gestures after scoring a 3-pointer during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies Wednesday, April 5, 2017, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Fans appreciate Westbrook’s energy during his historic run

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) waves to the crowd after tying the record for triple-doubles in a season in the third quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, April 4, 2017. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Westbrook ties triple-double mark; Thunder top Bucks 110-79

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook, left, drives to the basket during the second quarter of the team's NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets in Oklahoma City, Sunday, April 2, 2017. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Walker scores 29; Hornets overcome Westbrook’s triple-double

By MURRAY EVANS - Associated Press

Jamal Harris of Crispus Attucks puts up the game winning shot over Blake Benninginton of Twin Lakes in the Class 3A State Finals Saturday, March 25, 2017, at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. (John Terhune/Journal &amp; Courier via AP)

Cripus Attucks wins class 3A title with last second tip-in

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Chicago Bulls' Dwyane Wade, right, drives past Washington Wizards' Marcin Gortat during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

James, Wade, looking to join NBA’s Christmas 300-point club

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Kentucky guard Aaron Harrison, left and center Dakari Johnson react during practice for their NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Friday, April 4, 2014, in Dallas. Kentucky plays Wisconsin on Saturday, April 5, 2014. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

FINALS WATCH: Robertson weighs in on ‘One & Done’

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Creighton's Doug McDermott holds up his AP College Basketball Player of the Year trophy at a news conference Thursday, April 3, 2014, in Dallas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

USBWA votes Creighton’s McDermott player of year

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Creighton's Doug McDermott holds his Big East Conference Player of the Year trophy during a media availability before the Big East NCAA college basketball tournament on Wednesday, March 12, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

All-America team: Doug McDermott a unanimous pick

By Jim O'Connell - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 8, 2014 file photo, Creighton's Doug McDermott (3) goes for a layup against Providence's LaDontae Henton (23) and Providence's Kadeem Batts (10) in an NCAA college basketball game in Omaha, Neb. McDermott was selected to The Associated Press All-America team, released Monday, March 31, 2014. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

Doug McDermott leads AP All-America team

By JIM O'CONNELL - Associated Press

Chicago Bulls' Michael Jordan, right, holds his fifth Most Valuable Player award with Bill Russell of the Boston Celtics at a ceremony in Northbrook, Ill., Monday, May 18, 1998. Jordan perviously won the award in 1998, 1991, 1992, and 1996. Russell, who presented the award, is the only other five-time winner. (AP Photo/Jay Crihfield)

LOVERRO: If Mount Rushmore doesn’t float your boat, may I interest you in an ark?

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

Column: LBJ gets a better seat among NBA’s greats

By JIM LITKE - Associated Press

Ex-NBA star, Olympian Bob Boozer dies at 75

By ERIC OLSON - Associated Press

Hall of Fame welcomes 2 great Olympic champions

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press