NBA MVP Ladder Week 6

Dec 8, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts after making a basket and drawing a foul against the Indiana Pacers during the third quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

9. Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder

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Look at that picture. That’s how happy Westbrook is to finally make this list. Russell started the year out a bit slow, as he worked his way back from his knee injury. Well, the figuring it out process is now over with, as Westbrook had almost as much to do with the Thunder going 4-0 this week as Durant. Westbrook is flirting with triple-doubles in pretty much every game now and his playmaking has been a joy to watch lately.