Russell Westbrook is having a resurgent season with the Denver Nuggets and Wednesday night gave fans a perfect example of why.
Westbrook was everywhere during Denver’s 116-110 win over the Sacramento Kings.
As noted by Legion Hoops, he posted 25 points, five rebounds, three assists, two steals, and two blocks, going 10-of-20 from the field and 4-of-7 from the three-point line.
Westbrook was the Nuggets’ best scorer and most important player, and that says a lot considering Nikola Jokic is his teammate.
Russell Westbrook tonight:
25 points
5 rebounds
3 assists
2 steals
2 blocks
10/20 FG
4/7 3P
Nuggets leading scorer 👀 pic.twitter.com/AJ3gjxCnnC
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) March 6, 2025
Online, fans were quick to praise Westbrook and celebrate the fact that he is once again a starter.
HES A STARTER!
— 𝑳𝒖𝒗𝒗 𝑩𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒊𝒆🏴☠️ $$$4U (@HonourTheGift) March 6, 2025
He has started in 29 of his 55 games this season, which already surpasses last year with the Los Angeles Clippers when he started in 11 of 68 games.
Westbrook’s output has improved across the board, which is great news for loyal fans who have heard a lot of criticism of him over the years.
There were concerns about him when he came to Denver but he looks and acts very comfortable with his new squad and it shows.
He really has been so good this season
— Symbolize (@symbolize33) March 6, 2025
Some people used this performance as a chance to take a dig at both Jamal Murray and Kawhi Leonard.
While Westbrook and his former teammate James Harden are having statement seasons, Murray and Leonard are coming up short, according to some fans.
Westbrook and Harden are balling rn while Murray and Kawhi are becoming frauds
— Kyrie (@Kyrielebronwed) March 6, 2025
A lot of people are excited to see Westbrook doing so well, especially for a team that has a shot at winning a championship.
As everyone knows, Westbrook has secured a slew of big trophies and accolades over the years but has never earned a ring.
Could this be the year that changes?
Brodie deserves a ring!
🔥
— PJ 🪬 (@pjweb3) March 6, 2025
Westbrook is putting up 12.9 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 6.1 assists per game.
The numbers tell only one part of the story but they sum up how driven Westbrook is this year.
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