Russell Westbrook’s Performance in Nuggets-Suns Goes Viral

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After an NBA championship in 2023, the Denver Nuggets entered the 2023-24 season with higher hopes than ever before. A 57-win regular season was great, but a second-round exit left the franchise disappointed.

The 2024 offseason was huge for Denver as everyone knew that losing Kentavious Caldwell-Pope would put a significant dent in their guard depth. So who did the Nuggets bring in to bolster their backcourt unit? 2017 NBA MVP and nine-time All-Star Russell Westbrook.

Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbroo

December 8, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) brings the ball upcourt against the Atlanta Hawks in the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images / Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Signing the future Hall of Fame point guard to a two-year deal worth just $6.7 million was a no-brainer for Denver, especially with how well his game complements superstar center Nikola Jokic.

Westbrook has been on a tear recently and continued to make a huge impact in Monday’s win over the Phoenix Suns. With star guard Jamal Murray sidelined, Westbrook got a start and dropped 11 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. The 36-year-old Westbrook even turned back the clock on a pair of highlight dunks that reminded the league just how explosive he can be.

Via @NBA: “(Russell Westbrook) gets up for PUTBACK!”

Westbrook’s putback slam had over 20,000 likes on Instagram, but the conversation didn’t stop there. The feat trended all over X, formerly known as Twitter.

Via @Nuggets: “RUSS”

Via @NBA: “A FEW BIG RUSS SLAMS”

Via @StatMamba: “Russell Westbrook last three games:
19.3 PPG
6.0 RPG
7.3 APG
2.3 SPG
64.1% FG
While holding opponents to 34.8% FG”

Westbrook has been huge for the Nuggets and has played a significant role in Denver’s recent hot streak. The Nuggets have won five of the last six, highlighted by a dominant three-game stretch from Westbrook.

Russ wasn’t as effective on Monday as he was in the previous three games, but his pair of viral dunks and recent plays have certainly put the NBA on notice.

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