There are only some constants in life… Dying, taxes and Russell Westbrook cheering on the Paycom Heart. From the second he stepped foot in Bricktown, Westbrook was a fan favourite. 5 groups later, that hasn’t modified. Regardless of enjoying for the Rockets, Nuggets, Clippers and Lakers—not precisely widespread groups round Oklahoma Metropolis—the followers nonetheless rose to greet Westbrook when he got here to city.
Russell Westbrook, nonetheless beloved in Oklahoma Metropolis. pic.twitter.com/nhzadXJGC0
— Rylan Stiles (@Rylan_Stiles) February 23, 2024
The cheers will nonetheless be there for Westbrook in Oklahoma Metropolis, despite the fact that he performs for the division-rival Denver Nuggets in what is predicted to be a fierce race for first place within the Western Convention. So the Thunder devoted have been shocked when NBA legend and basketball historian Oscar Robertson mentioned even Oklahoma Metropolis had turned on the polarizing star.
“It’s unlucky for Westbrook that they’re doing that type of factor to him. I feel the man is a large asset to any staff he performs for, however one way or the other they wish to blame somebody. He saved the Oklahoma franchise going for years. I went to him in OKC and I used to be comfortable for him, however I mentioned they’re going to come back down on you. As a result of they’re going to anticipate you to do this each evening and should you don’t win, they’re going guilty you. And that’s what they did,” Robertson mentioned. Your entire Smoke podcast.
The jaded NBA legend appears to be projecting himself onto Westbrook who has remained true to his love for the town in public — even getting a key to the town in 2022, years after he final donned Thunder gear following extra charitable efforts.
Russell Westbrook approaches the group to handle them after receiving a key to the town. pic.twitter.com/TsUobBWztO
— Rylan Stiles (@Rylan_Stiles) June 13, 2022
Although Westbrook did not win an NBA title in Oklahoma Metropolis, Westbrook’s legacy means extra to Oklahoma Metropolis than some other star within the league along with his former group. Although practically each different participant in basketball has turned on the triple-double machine, Bricktown has by no means completed so.
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