Russell Westbrook is the most overlooked legend of his era. He is a player who gives his all every time he is on the floor. While some of his stops in his career haven't been as successful as others. There's no denying that Westbrook is a future Hall-of-Famer. The former league MVP has once again made the record books for another unbelievable stat. The former UCLA Bruin is the first player in NBA history to have a 30-point and 10-assist game with 5 different franchises. Just another reason to root for a guy like Westbrook.
Westbrook has spent time with the Thunder, Rockets, Wizards, Lakers, and Clippers in his 16-year career. It's almost hard to believe that Westbrook has been in the league this long. His 2023 campaign with the Clippers has been a year of rebuilding for the point guard. Russell has played just sixteen games for the Clippers. He is averaging 15 points per game as well as nearly eight assists. Clippers teammate Paul George has long shut down talks of Russ's attitude in the locker room. It finally feels as if Westbrook is in a good place for his mental well-being.
Russell Westbrook Continues To Leave His Mark
Russell's latest feat truly deserves its roses. Usually, when a player has been on this many teams, they're known as a journeyman. With Westbrook, that is not the case. At every stop in his career, Westbrook has been added as a piece to help the team achieve postseason success. No one ever expects him to be just a filler on the bench. What fans are witnessing from Westbrook will never be duplicated. Never take that for granted.
For Westbrook, it was another night, with another record. When his time is up, the future Hall-of-Famer will be in the record books for many accomplishments. Where do you stand on the greatness of Russell Westbrook? Does he take more flack than is deserved? Or does his postseason play make a case for Russ never being the guy? Leave a comment below to let us know your thoughts. For all your NBA news, stay right here with HNHH.
