Before joining Denver, Westbrook spent the last three seasons playing in his hometown of Los Angeles, California. Appearing in 130 games for the Los Angeles Lakers, Westbrook was traded to the Utah Jazz in February, 2023 before agreeing to a buyout and joining the LA Clippers.

Fans expected a similar conclusion to Russ' stint with the Nuggets, but he has slowly become an irreplaceable member of the organization. With that said, the Joker recently shared his honest opinion on what Westbrook's previous teams misunderstood about him.

Russell Westbrook finished with 11 points and seven assists while shooting 4/7 from the field and 3/4 from the three-point range in 26 minutes of playing time. Many fans reacted to his performance on social media.

Getting into a bit of a war of words with Rockets' Jalen Green was yet another reminder that Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook is getting old.

Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook is one of the greatest players in NBA history. A nine-time NBA All-Star and 2017 league MVP, Westbrook’s list of accolade

In the latest Nuggets Ink podcast, Bennett Durando and Matt Schubert reconvene after Denver’s annihilation of the Philadelphia 76ers.

Russell Westbrook has experienced a notable resurgence in the 2024-25 NBA season since joining the Denver Nuggets. His revitalized form has made him an important contributor to the team, earning praise from none other than NBA legend Carmelo Anthony.

After recording 21 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists against the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday, Westbrook is averaging 13.2 points, 6.8 assists and 5.1 rebounds in 38 games this season. Westbrook has started 17 games for Denver and is averaging 15.3 points, 6.9 rebounds and 8.2 assists in those contests.

Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook has become one of Michael Malone's trusted starters. Initially expected to play backup point guard behind Jamal Murray, Westbrook has now started 21 of his 42 games for Denver, including 14-straight games.

Westbrook's latest triple-double serves as a reminder that he's found a comfortable spot with a Nuggets team that runs through Nikola Jokić.

Westbrook now looks ahead to Kevin Garnett for No. 21 on the list, trailing the NBA legend and Hall of Famer by 351 points before Wednesday's game. The Nuggets point guard continues to build upon his legacy, cementing himself as a first-ballot Hall of Famer.