For all the scathing criticism Russell Westbrook endured when he was part of the Los Angeles Lakers, the now-LA Clippers guard received rich praise from NBA fans despite the team exiting in the first round of the NBA 2023 playoffs clash against the Phoenix Suns.
The explosive 34-year-old played on a different level when compared to the rest of the Clippers unit, averaging 23.6 points, 7.6 rebounds, 7.4 assists, and 1.2 steals — the leader in all of the mentioned categories for the side. This saw fans shower praises on Westbrook.
“He is still the man!!! Also, I think next year will be his year,” a tweet read.
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One of the fans believed that Westbrook showed up when his team wanted him the most.
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Some slammed the “washed” comments. “The Brodie did his thing btw. Not bad for a “washed” player right,” a fan wrote.
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The GOAT praises weren’t far off.
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“Respect. He never fit with the Lakers, but was EXACTLY what the Clippers needed!” a tweet said.
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Such has been Westbrook’s transformation after he joined the Clippers that his teammate Paul George wanted him to re-sign with the team.
“I’m definitely vouching for him to come back,” George said. “I just think he brings so much to his team, and I mean, it’s amazing to watch him. He’s older than me, and he’s putting his body on the line. He’s giving literally everything he’s got to our franchise during this playoff run. So I just think he’s the leader that we need at the point guard position going forward and would love to have him back.”
Russell Westbrook Was “Mentally At A Better Place” After He Was Traded By The Lakers
Russell Westbrook’s tenure with the Lakers could rightly be called tumultuous, and the mercurial guard explained that he was in a better place after he was traded.
“Once I got traded. Immediately, to be honest,” Westbrook said when asked when he had some peace of mind and could be himself. “From that moment, mentally, I was in a better place.”
Westbrook’s relationship with the Lakers deteriorated despite the 34-year-old making adjustments. He came off the bench for the side, and while it yielded results for the Lakers, the two parting ways were written on the wall.
The Clippers will hope that Westbrook will continue his time with the team, and with a healthy Kawhi Leonard and George, the team could hopefully make a better run in the postseason.
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