Russell Westbrook is off to a scorching begin with the Denver Nuggets.
Throughout the offseason, opinions had been divided on how the 2017 MVP would match into the crew.
Earlier than the beginning of the 2024-25 season, NBA legend Paul Pierce made the daring declare that Westbrook needs to be the starter (together with Jamal Murray).
Pierce (by way of FS1) on July 19: “I’d make him a starter…I like this transfer with Russ proper there as a starter with Jamal Murray at each. I believe they’ll nonetheless make some noise as a contender so long as Joker continues to be enjoying the MVP title.
“Russell Westbrook desires a hoop. He did every part you are able to do in basketball.@PaulPierce34 on experiences Westbrook signed with Nuggets after Jazz buyout pic.twitter.com/1a3pcQrdvI
– The Facility (@TheFacilityFS1) July 19, 2024
On the time, many individuals disagreed with Pierce’s views.
That stated, Westbrook is averaging 12.9 factors, 5.0 rebounds, 6.8 assists and 1.6 steals per recreation whereas taking pictures 45.9% from the sphere in 37 video games.
Through StatMamba: “Nikola Jokic and Russell Westbrook now have 2 video games the place they each file a triple-double.
That is the tied best duo in NBA historical past. »
Nikola Jokic and Russell Westbrook now have 2 video games the place they each file a triple-double.
That is probably the most tied duo in NBA historical past. pic.twitter.com/s9p5gHmOVV
-StatMamba (@StatMamba) January 11, 2025
The Nuggets are additionally a exceptional 12-4 in 16 video games that Westbrook began.
Through @TheWestWolfPod on January 10: “Russell Westbrook is now 12-4 as a starter for the Denver Nuggets. 75% win price. At this level, it is exhausting to think about the beginning lineup with out him.
One other strong and efficient match for Russ plus profession Triple Double quantity 202 tonight.
Yr 17!”
Russell Westbrook is now 12-4 as a starter for the Denver Nuggets. 75% win price. At this level, it is exhausting to think about the beginning lineup with out him.
One other strong and efficient match for Russ plus profession Triple Double quantity 202 tonight.
Yr 17! pic.twitter.com/s5VG5NbxHO
– JDJackson (@TheWestWolfPod) January 11, 2025
The Nuggets will return to motion on Sunday after they go to the Dallas Mavericks.
