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Bradley Beal Defends Russell Westbrook: “He’s All About Team. He’s All About Winning.”

Nico Martinez
Apr 27, 2021
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Despite being a multiple-time All-Star and former NBA MVP, Russell Westbrook is among the most heavily criticized players in the league. His failure to win a ring and often stand-offish approach to the media often has fans reacting negatively, labeling him as a “bad teammate” or even a “locker room cancer.”

But in an appearance on “The Jump,” Wizards co-star Bradley Beal came to his teammate’s defense, citing that the rumors about him are completely wrong…

“Everybody has this misconception on Russ that he’s a bad teammate, doesn’t get along with coaches and only cares about himself,” Beal said. “When he got here, it’s the complete opposite. He loves his teammates. He’s all about his teammates. He’s all about team. He’s all about winning.”

Bradley Beal has Russell Westbrook's back 🤝

(via @Rachel__Nichols) pic.twitter.com/MF9sH9qldv

— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) April 27, 2021

The statement comes after an 8-2 stretch for the Wizards, which has vaulted them into play-in range.

And while the East is often credited for being weak, the play of Beal and, specifically, Westbrook has to be taken into account. A 12-year veteran, Russ is averaging a triple-double this season for the fourth time in his career, with 21.8 points, 11 assists, and 11 rebounds per game.

His role as a leader in the locker room also deserves appreciation, as Beal (and several others) have noted he is doing a good job of bringing the team together.

Whatever the case, love him or hate him, he’s doing some spectacular things in D.C. this year, and Bradley Beal wants the world to know.

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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