“If you miss a game and Russ slides in, there’s a really good chance he has a triple double and you don’t get your spot back”-- Christian Braun talks about how much playing with Russell Westbrook impacted his game 💐
Russell Westbrook started 18 games for the Denver Nuggets last season when Aaron Gordon was out and averaged 18/7/7 on 52% FG and 40% 3FG.
Was averaging 15/4/3 off the bench in the playoffs before fracturing his hand.
The Milwaukee Bucks are a team to watch for Russell Westbrook, per @BrettSiegelNBA
“In recent days, another team has suddenly emerged as a possible suitor for Westbrook: the Milwaukee Bucks. The expectation surrounding the Bucks is that they will be utilizing one of their final roster spots to add extra guard depth after bringing back Kevin Porter Jr. and Ryan Rollins in free agency. Given Westbrook's athleticism and speed, he would be an ideal fit next to Giannis Antetokounmpo on a Bucks team that likes to push the pace in transition.”
(Via https://t.co/pZiqR9FHYS)
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