Russell Westbrook played lock-down defense on Kevin Durant in Game 1 to help the Los Angeles Clippers register a close victory over the Phoenix Suns.
Stopping Durant is never an easy task for a defender in the NBA, but Westbrook handled that responsibility throughout the game. Brodie later explained how he managed to defend one of the best scorers of all time.
“You just gotta make sure he sees you. Make sure he knows that you’re there. He’s a hell of a shot-maker. Makes tough shots. One of the elite scorers of all time. Just try to make it difficult for him. Try to make him work a little bit more.”
"You just gotta make sure he sees you. Make sure he knows that you're there. He's a hell of a shot-maker. Makes tough shots. One of the elite scorers of all-time. Try to make it difficult for him."
Russell Westbrook on guarding Kevin Durant.
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Russell Westbrook shared a locker room with Kevin Durant during their stint together with the Oklahoma City Thunder. As a result, Russ is aware of how to stop his former teammate, and he used that information wisely.
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In the absence of Paul George, it’s great to see Westbrook stepping up on the defensive end of the floor. But the job is far from over, and Russ needs to continue to do that for the entire series.
Russell Westbrook Says There Is No Beef With Kevin Durant
Following Kevin Durant’s departure from OKC Thunder in 2016, Russell Westbrook felt backstabbed.
Brodie was hurt at the time, but even seven years after the incident, fans expect some kind of beef between him and Durant. However, Westbrook has denied the existence of a feud.
“It’ll be normal for me. I think people still think there’s some beef or something,” Russ said. “There’s no beef. I got nothing but respect for him and the things he’s done with his career. Happy to see him back from injury.”
It’s great to see that Westbrook has moved on from Durant leaving OKC. As of now, the two superstars are focused on helping their team win the series rather than thinking about an incident that happened in 2016.
The Clippers currently hold a 1-0 lead in the series. Can the Suns make a comeback? It will be exciting to find out.
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