The Denver Nuggets have been one of the better teams in the Western Conference this season, reclaiming their spot among the elite squads. Denver is lead by star center Nikola Jokic but it is the role players around him that make this team dangerous.
More news: Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon Talks LeBron James’ Effect on NBA Dunk Contest
Over the offseason, the Nuggets brought in veteran point guard Russell Westbrook to help bolster the bench. Many wondering how the fit of Westerbook would be with the Nuggets considering he has bounced around the NBA over the past few years.
But the fit has been seamless and Westrbook has been having a great season in Denver. Nuggets star forward Aaron Gordon spoke with with James Brizuela of Newsweek Sports and The Big Lead and discussed the resurgence of the All-Star this season.
“You gotta let Russ be Russ, I think that’s the one thing. You can’t try to make him perform and be a system player. Russ is gonna make the right play, he’s smart, he sees the floor, he plays hard so he’s one of those guys that you hate to play against and love to play with. He’s just gritty, he sees the game correct and he holds everybody accountable and he’s one of the hardest workers that we have.”
Westbrook has appeared in 51 games for the Nuggets and has averaged 12.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 6.3 assists, and 1.4 steals per game. The veteran has found a home with the Nuggets and has given their bench unit a massive spark this season.
Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images
The former league MVP has been one of the more polarizing players in the NBA over the past few years and it has tanked his value. But he has emerged stronger from all the criticism and has been playing lights out for Denver this season.
Westbrook has a real chance to finally win a title this year and many fans around the league would love to see him win before he retires. Currently the Nuggets hold a record of 38-20 for the year and sit in second place within the West standings.
More NBA news:
NBA Reportedly Looking to Make Major Changes to All-Star Format Next Year
Draymond Green Claims Warriors Are ‘100%’ Winning Championship This Year
Kings Star Zach LaVine Teases Return to Slam Dunk Contest Following Ja Morant Call Out
Kevin Garnett Reportedly Expected to Join Timberwolves Front Office Group After Sale
For more NBA news and rumors, make sure to tune in to Newsweek Sports.
