NBA 2016 Latest News & Updates: Cleveland Cavaliers LeBron James Congratulates Oklahoma City Thunder Russell Westbrook For Almost Triple-Double Tie

With the current NBA 2016 latest news and updates, the NBA all-star legend Cleveland Cavaliers LeBron James tweeted a congratulatory message to Oklahoma City Thunder Russell Westbrook as previous reports cited both to have tied for the sixth all-time career triple-doubles. However, the legend King James took back what was rightfully his, the No. 6 spot.

NBA all-star legend Cleveland Cavaliers LeBron James posted a tweet tagging Oklahoma City Thunder Russell Westbrook with a caption "@russwest44 is an ANIMAL out there!! Keep going brodie." This was one of the coolest gestures from one MVP candidate to another. In fact, with a touch of sincerity, King James used "brodie." Oklahoma City Thunder Russell Westbrook nickname for both himself and his brother and their pet dog is "Brodie," per CBS Sports.

@russwest44 is an ANIMAL out there!! Keep going brodie. https://t.co/FPkrRqk8No

— LeBron James (@KingJames) November 27, 2016

Meanwhile, NBA all-star legend Cleveland Cavaliers LeBron James is aware of how much blood and sweat needs to be sacrificed in order to get one triple-double, let alone 44 of them.

According to ESPN, Oklahoma City Thunder Russell Westbrook averages 31.2 points, 11.1 assists, and 9.9 rebounds with a total of 30.59 during the 2016-2017 NBA season. Overall in Westbrook's career, he averages 21.8 points, 7.7 assists, and 5.7 rebounds per game. On the other hand, Cleveland Cavaliers LeBron James has an average of 23.6 points, 9.7 assists, and 8.4 rebounds per game with a total average of 26.74. Career overall average of King James is 27.1 points, 6.9 assists, and 7.2 rebounds per game.

So after Oklahoma City Thunder Russell Westbrook 44th triple-double during the Thunder-Pistons game, Cleveland Cavaliers LeBron James, hours after the tweet, dropped 26 points, 13 assists, and 10 rebounds during the match against the Philadelphia 76ers, to which the Cavs won 112-108, as reported by CavsNation.

Currently, NBA all-star legend Cleveland Cavaliers LeBron James holds the No. 6 position. Will Oklahoma City Thunder Russell Westbrook respond to this or will King James hold this spot?