Now We Know WHY Jokic Wants Westbrook...

[@AbcDino843]

You cannot say that athleticism is the only part of his game that made him special, he's a nine time all NBA, an MVP and the guy with highest number of tripple doubles in NBA history. You don't get that with just athleticism. NBA and G league are filled with super athletic players and most have not accomplished nearly what Westbrook has. Athleticism is what stands out, but it's not his only quality.

[@kjjr3270]

Watch how he got those triple doubles. Context matters. Russ has already been exposed for stat padding, go and watch some clips.

[@milliondollarart]

@@kjjr3270 So it was Lebron, Harden you name it.

[@sambo416]

​@@kjjr3270Westbrook was averaging 24 8 and 8 before ever stat padding. U can stat pas an extra two rebounds u can't stat pad 10

[@emilebalang3940]

Yeah yeah, even though let say he is stat padding. To be able to achieved it multiple time consistently, also hard and a talent in it self. Right ? Meanwhile those rookie, or best prospect etc that overhyped, can do it too. ​@@kjjr3270

[@sulten7290]

@@sambo416 The narrative that says westbrook is a statpadder where made by people who simply doesn't like him or have no idea what it means to play basketball at the highest level. I can make good arguments for every situation where adams let westbrook get the rebound. QUICK TRANSITION FROM DEFENSE TO OFFENSE IS THE MAIN REASON OKC DID THAT ! It's sooooo simple, I hate that people don't get that.

[@marceloasensiofilho3833]

If there is a playmaker who can make Russel Westbrook return to the all-star level it is Jokic.

[@therealneal3034]

You don’t need Russ to be an All Star. Just give him a green light off the bench and he’ll be fine.

[@marceloasensiofilho3833]

@@therealneal3034 thats also true but it would be great to see Russ return to somewhere close to his OKC self.

[@criticalsnips6133]

@@marceloasensiofilho3833fr

[@Fantsmacle]

Thant may be, but I suspect these two won't be on the court as often. I feel like Russ will be the main guy when Jokic sits.

[@6ixR0ll]

Yall give westbrick to much credit there's a reason why the front office and the head coach are beefing rn.

[@ZZAf3]

I honestly wish denver win the next ring for russ

[@Bigedub101]

Me too..People don't realize before that Pat Bev injury he was an Ironman and never Missed game

[@arnavanand9257]

Jokic can do that In 2023 he made deandre jordan win a ring this time for russ

[@xer0058]

What about ja for Drose? Wemby for Cp3? Pg13?

[@d.columbia9603]

@@xer0058 drose isn't in the league now?

[@realitymatters4745]

I'm kind of leaning that way also plus I've always been a Joker fan ... That would be poetic🎉

[@Shiljamannn]

I feel like Jokic wanted Westbrook because Russ knows the game very well and is very versatile as a role player. Only downside to Westbrook is shooting. But he can run the 2nd unit.

[@kjjr3270]

There are definitely better role players out there

[@sambo416]

​@@kjjr3270not for his price

[@stripedturtle7589]

@@kjjr3270who? Russ has crazy numbers with a 2nd unit. Statistically no1 is better with the 2nd unit on a team.

[@kjjr3270]

@@stripedturtle7589 i gibe you until January, gotta keep the same energy when i come back to this

[@caladanrude6395]

​@@kjjr3270these people do this every single year.

[@HHO4618]

I hope Westbrook will dominate this season. He is still very undervaluede for what he can bring, if you play his style.

[@Bigedub101]

They call him washed up yet still just a year ago lead Clippers injured prone team

[@lorddj9910]

@@Bigedub101what about last years playoffs?

[@Zeekeal]

Hes still a 12mill a year player to me

[@tommymclaughlin-artist]

In Jokic we trust

[@rezhaadriantanuharja3389]

If Skip Bayless was still relevant, I could imagine him saying "If LeBron made his teammate better, why did he fail with Russ!? Jokic showed us what making his teammate better is all about !!"

[@toxicmelody6228]

LeBron is old, Jokic is at his peak. What are you even comparing?! Prime Bron did make his teams way better. You waited until he became the oldest player in the NBA to say that. I swear yall fans will say anything

[@Majuuub]

​@@toxicmelody6228 He didn't say that, he said he imagines skip saying that

[@rezhaadriantanuharja3389]

@@Majuuub maybe he imagine Shannon Sharpe saying that

[@mcmerry2846]

Basically all LeBron teammates play worse with him on the field

[@paranone]

​@@toxicmelody6228he also said making his team MATES better, that's different from making your team better

[@npcnate]

Jokic wants Russ to become a Bruce Brown 2.0. Russell Westbrook spot up shooting has improved and a Jokic is a willing passer that will gone him confidence. As long as russ is open to his role he’ll get plenty minutes as a backup guard and a 3&D sg/sf

[@angahbg9089]

yeah bro... this. Westbrook is still capable of replacing Bruce Brown...

[@mooshafesterbone1645]

Agree 100%.

[@marcusgarvey6231]

That bench of Brown and Green a couple years ago was better than any bench that plays 3/4 players nightly. I hope Westbrook works out but he can make himself unplayable at times. Brown and Green never did that.

[@karna6634]

bruce brown on that run is so much impactful i doubt current russ can fulfill that

[@OnPoint_247]

His atletik ability still is amazing dude! What you talking bout?! Last season,do you watch his top dunks?!!! Show some respect!

[@blackeastertheguy]

Go look up his stats in the playoffs last year and also watch the games. He’s done, he’s washed. He couldn’t score to save his life and was lost on every aspect of the game. Shooting, driving, passing, and defense. Just name it he was bad at it.

[@menace8469]

@@blackeastertheguyi disagree, he wasn’t mvp caliber but when russ is adjusted to the team and is allowed to flourish within his own play style he absolutely shows he isn’t washed

[@blackeastertheguy]

@@menace8469 look up the stats and watch the games from last postseason and tell me you’re still foolish enough to believe this.

[@invincibleplayah]

Channel sounds like AM Hoops

[@krizzay95]

Definitely thought it was the same guy

[@lilkyafroninja4671]

Yep

[@lilkyafroninja4671]

I’m just happy it’s not that same a.i. voice

[@paulievespucci6867]

​@@lilkyafroninja4671might have trained AM Hoop's Ai voice and went with it 😂

[@noisepuppet]

But it's missing something, IDK.... Oh it's the underdog fantasy spot 😆

[@MarkLewis-l3f]

MPJ is a career 41% 3 point shooter. Dario Šarić shoots 37% from distance & Denver has two excellent shooters who were rookies last year & while their numbers don't show it yet, both Julian Strawther & Hunter Tyson will be 40% 3 point shooters as well when they get some consistent court time. Russ brings leadership off the bench if he can adjust his game. Malone got Boogie Cousins to do that so anything is possible.

[@JB-jg8rr]

First off, the Jazz didn’t waive him because he’s a “35 year old washed up all star”, they waived him because he doesn’t fit the direction of the team. Russ is in win-now mode and the Jazz are in a rebuild. They’d rather use that spot to develop somebody that fits their timeline. Secondly, Calvin Booth said Jokic let the upper management do their thing this offseason. I’m sure he gave his input of approval for Westbrook but bringing him to Denver was thanks to the upper management.

[@PETERODZZ]

Finally someone talking sense here

[@patientzero291]

They wanted a veteran guard at the point position that can teach the younger one's and even make the bench stable, but the salary restrictions and choices are limited.

[@mgannott02]

If russ plays defense, he could be the first D&Speed player.

[@andredornelles8014]

Think you never heard of Gary Payton. And differently than Russ he had more than just D and speed

[@cmdscrd236]

his d was what made him good at the clippers

[@UnoDinero95001]

😂 fire

[@stripedturtle7589]

Y’all seen him guard durant? 😂😂

[@andredornelles8014]

@@stripedturtle7589 great point. But people just see the “improvement” of superstars on D and not really the true performance

[@andredornelles8014]

Let’s be clear, it’s not as simple as Russ being the backup to Murray. Coach Malone is quite smart and chances are that Russ will NEVER share the court with Gordon. That dunker spot would be too crowded PS: Russ didn’t just lose athleticism and got to where he is. He still is very capable athletically. The main factor is that basketball philosophy changed during the warrior era and now teams adapted on how to guard unidimensional players like Russ and removed the parts of his game where he was good at. Specially in systems he needed to fit at and where the team wasn’t 100% built around him.

[@Rr-j4x]

jokic would carry him. westbrook didnt loose anything hes just low iq player. hes lucky if jokic able to unlocked him. lebron failed to do that. theres reasons why nba drafting euro and asian players. its due to their finesse and high iq. westbrook doesnt any of those just pure athleticism. athleticism can only do so much hes lucky he is still in the league 90% of players in g league are athletic aswell. id never pick wb if im gm or owner of any team.

[@AbcDino843]

​@@Rr-j4xThe guy with most tripple doubles in NBA history, a nine time all star and an MVP, by definition CANNOT be low IQ player. Jamal Murray on the other hand is.

[@tahinarajaobelina2486]

Russ could share the court with Zubac , while playing off-ball. Sure he can create for Gordon too if needed.

[@andredornelles8014]

@@tahinarajaobelina2486 well, he can. I agree with the Zubac statement. But he has always been a turnover machine even in his prime. I don’t see Malone using both him and Gordon neither as a ball handler and most definitely not off-ball. I mean IF he improved substantially as a cutter for Jokic back to the basket playmaking. But again any team in the league would just double team with confidence and keep an eye on a Russ cut, quite easy job if there isn’t any elaborate screens set

[@jakegilpin1145]

Malone needs to use more with mpj. I don’t get why they barely play through him but when he gets hot they should. I’ve seen plays ran through him with spot up or handoff plays but they not expanding him that much, he should pnr with jokic to let mpj improve his ball handling shot making and decision making. The more reps of using he will improve but also depends on mpj if he’s working and getting better at his weakness

[@Marcus-XXL]

Actually you’re wrong. The problem with the nuggets is that they completely rely on Jokic to run the offense. In that timberwolves playoff games they were exposed bc with KAT and Gobert, Jokic was pretty much locked up and couldn’t play to his full potential. This allowed for the wolves to double team jamal Murray without using Anthony Edwards to save his energy for offense bc the role players on the nuggets couldn’t get into rythm without Jokic playmaking which is why Aaron Gordon be going off in some games bc he had to. This is also why the t wolves had trouble with the mavericks bc they had 2 perimeter threats instead of 1 like the nuggets . With the addition of Westbrook, they can rely on his playmaking to keep the role players involved and stop Jamal Murray from getting doubled. I think he should be in the starting lineup solely for that reason especially if they pick up another shooter to spread the floor. I think this is the best place for him to be especially with the playmaking minds of Jokic and Brodie. They will have tremendous chemistry. This signing is very underrated

[@pjcoholan]

If I may, a backcourt of Murray and Westbrook will be next to non existent. What my man Brodie brings to the Nuggets is being the leader for the 2nd unit, and having the keys to the car to play north south . and put the opposing defence in a scramble. Too many teams try to run the same style of play with starters and 2nd unit. What Malone and the Nuggets are going to do is destroy with Jokic and Murray with the pick and roll, and then once the defence gets comfortable, in comes Brodie going 100 mph attacking and kicking and making the defence rethink how they were defending... then when that is adjusted to... ooppps then come s substitutions and pick and rolls again.

[@XWDaniel]

This dude reminds me of AM Hoops so much

[@jamesthomas4787]

Facts 😢

[@mydog337]

Murray and MPJ are soft players that play zero defense...Jokic wanted a player with that dog in him.

[@UnoDinero95001]

Soft is crazy but they definitely aren’t the strongest defenders. Ever since bruce brown left we really haven’t had someone with that f u kinda attitude. Russ definitely brings tht

[@caladanrude6395]

Westbrook is no longer a good defender. And he's always near the top of the league in turnovers. A prime Westbrook? Yes. Today's Westbrook, ehh!

[@APHH-Content]

…😂😂 u mean: that dog inside of him! Jokic the joker

[@samuelsmith5064]

Westbrook has never been a “great” defender he’s too small lol

[@bigbangbasketball]

Westbrook is gonna help turn MPJ into a dawg

[@jappievandertuin4773]

Jamal and russell as SG and PG is going to be so much fun to look at

[@mcroboto]

Russ is a driver/slasher. He would fit in a role where he can distribute and take advantage of open lanes. He doesn't avoid contact and is decent enough of a free throw shooter to justify his shot attempts that mainly come at the rim. His energy exudes confidence to other players conveying a never give up mentallity that will boost their intensity. Ty lue was able to capitalize that in LA on the clippers where they fell with russ is that he wanted to be a laker and the fans and media relentlessly lambasted him for all the failures like they currently do to Diangelo Russell or Anthony Davis. Russell Westbrook also shows flexibility and a willingness to relinquish ball posessions and isn't going to undermine other players abilities and impact like a james harden ergo, The system. And he brings defensive presence which is needed now that KCP is no longer there to be rotated in and out of the line up for defensive stops. In essence Russell is a selfless player with barely any ego and that is a good fit for Denver at this moment coming off there 2023 run and the Celtics victory after acquiring a defensive presence from Milwaukee.

[@realitymatters4745]

Not going to lie I didn't read it all... But you get a thumbs up for the effort😅

[@SuperGrayfox11]

russ can defend facilitate plays slash thru enemy defense plus his experience is enough even if he lacks perimeter shooting

[@Bigedub101]

And he can play defense great for stretches

[@stripedturtle7589]

Why wouldn’t you want Westbrook? He plays the game the team needs. Made the clippers way stronger, will make Denver way stronger. This video don’t take into account Russ numbers when key players are missing. He’s the ideal #3 for a team.

[@hualchr6697]

he is no #3, he is a #7, 8 or 9 on a good playoff team

[@lorddj9910]

#3? What are yall smoking to be saying this?

[@BenLin-t5c]

The two mvp gods goin to go crazy

[@mulababy2.0]

Westbrook is a helluva player. He def could start

[@LP_3005]

I mean... Westbrook losing his athleticism by age is still more athletic than most.

[@McCJA8]

He is a player with one of the biggest heart. He just has to have a team to support him or he slacks.

[@WonkyStudio]

He’s the definition of heart of a champion

[@mathewomolo]

Can't believe Westbrook is winning a chip with Jokic.

[@dnicej1293]

I screenshot this, and I can't wait to respond on the last game of the season

[@1kobe593]

Idk man denver needed shooting and defense and westbrook isn’t known for either of those at his age now, I believe he COULD be a good mentor and point of attack player for the bench but getting him doesn’t move the needle as much as people think

[@strawberryblender]

The seaons is not even starting yet, Westbrick fan is absolute delusional.

[@mathewomolo]

@@dnicej1293 come on bro don't be like that.

[@dnicej1293]

@mathewomolo bro I hope the Nuggets win more than anyone, I wanna give this dude his flowers

[@maryliemacay7978]

The most industrious NBA player this time, Mr Triple Double!!! He works very very hard!!!

[@clipsidevids]

Anyone who watches the NBA especially in the last season.. know Russ is a solid player.. and has proven he can adjust his game depends on what is asked from him

[@syad911]

on paper, having him on your team is no brainer, too bad Lakers sent their energetic players out for him, and AD being passive ruined it even further, so Westbrook gotta for dribble and bad shots, having him a scapegoat for LeBron made it even worse. can't wait to see him in a team that will properly use him in his father years. play limited minutes, play energetic defense, and playmake for the bench.

[@sinistavoicez]

I think he does start. A Westbrook Murray back court is deadly

[@johnjkizer6399]

Jokic has high IQ, he knows what Russ is capable of bringing to the mile high, I’m so glad the fans are embracing his presence, get this ring russ

[@Daylight-nu3rt]

Jokic wants Russ because he keeps the pace going. At time Denver got sloppy last year, especially in transition. In transition is where Russ shines, Jokic knows this, and Russ has more energy than Murray, and Jokic knows that too. When Denver gets sloppy, they lose focus, and they lose pace. That's why Russ is there, and Malone will draw ups plays to exploit that. They need one more sf, maybe Anderson and they'll make a good run.

[@guybartlett9587]

Russ is totally sloppy

[@Daylight-nu3rt]

@guybartlett9587 yeah so you say.

[@Hamzethegoat]

Nuggets need another starting caliber player loosing KCP to Orlando is going to hurt them badly

[@samghost13]

Nuggets again will be up there! As a Nuggets Fan i want them to get that Crown! They play such a beautiful to watch Basketball! Not like others who depend on fouls!

[@ranchosdelnorte]

Nuggets have 2nd year players Julian Strawther and Hunter Tyson who are decent sized 40% 3pt shooters and were 2 of the top 5 best players in last year's summer league. They are also getting Vlatko Cancar back after missing all last year from injury. Vlatko is Luka's Slovenian teammate, who are always competing with each other on making circus shots, Vlatko has hit a few half courters for the Nuggets. Newly added Saric is Jokic's Serbian teammate and is a decent shooter as well. Zeke Nnaji showed promise as a shooter before seeming to regress overall as a player the last 2 years despite getting an extension, he will need to prove himself worthy of that paycheck this year otherwise he will be on the trading block.

[@milshubra]

Saric is Croatian, Jokic is Serbian, but yeah they are pretty close. Nice comment though ❤

[@sheldonbeiler1028]

He will bring the energy and flash the nuggets desperately need

[@cnelsonlv99]

To sum up this video..... "Here is the reason the Nuggets signed Westbrook: I don't know."

[@harderway8568]

Westbrook will push so hard to get that first ring. Yes KCP's gone, but AG and MPJ are still there, Braun is good and the rest of the bench players are young and decent. It's a really strong team, I'm not sure if they can win it all, but Russ playing with Jokic will be super fun to watch.

[@samuelowusu5799]

Man it’s just hard for Russ to find people who want to play with him, but I really would like him to get a ring also I think the best way for him to start would be to work on his shooting but idk man I haven’t watched the games in a while but I remember how good he was at shooting at mid an shooting free throws compared to to now

[@24xv555]

Westbrook can still be a starter, ie in the Suns with KD & Booker. Just that most teams either already have a PG or aren’t looking to contend.

[@TexasT75751]

Westbrook is a better pg and Murray is a better guards that needs to score. Westbrook is a rhythm player and fast pace player

[@scholez18]

Amazing physique. Upper body similar to mine (and I’m a guy!) but lower body smashes mineeeee. U’re amazing! Keep it uppp

[@Da_Realist_Inu]

Tough mentality and great court vision. Jokic knows.

[@1222242]

A guy who can run the offense with the bench, make smart cuts, and bring high energy will have a role as a 6th-9th man in the league. Not to mention he's on for cheap. Even if he isn't as talented as he once was, Westbrook still has that resilience and good locker room culture that he brings to the table. It's why the Nuggets replaced the talented DeMarcus Cousins (one who can fit Jokic's offense from the bench) with DeAndre Jordan (a guy who really can't do much but rebound and dunk). Jordan may not be skilled enough, but teams want his energy and attitude. Nuggets also won with Jordan on the roster.

[@goranmitrovic801]

Russell has to be the key player for wining the ring!!!! Here he plays in TEAM!!!! He is a big help to Jokić and Gordon and he knew to play in team with the young players and make them better!!!! We will see!!!!! ❤

[@Scisca1a2a]

His main duty will be to keep the Nuggets afloat when Joker sits down. I think he can be valuable to them

[@wyattclarke2880]

I think his energy alone is enough to make teams want him. At no time will there be someone that doesn't want it more then him.

[@GV_ApeFrog007]

I remember last season when the Clippers went against the Denver Nuggets and whenever Westbrook guarded Jokic it would bring down Jokic’ overall effectiveness for the few times Westbrook got on him. This is a nice trade. As a clippers fan, nuggets got a good trade here imo.

[@antwan1357]

The Russel Westbrook experiment just keeps going , and going.

[@samuelmashpow9854]

If Westbrook can make it work running the second unit. They’re gonna be golden!

[@WackIsCrack]

I’m actually really excited for Russ , I hope everything works out for him in Denver

[@MizerijaX]

Did Jokic ever confirmed that he requested Westbrook? GM Calvin Booth's friendly podcast DNVR said that, without any proof whatsoever.

[@clownhipp7066]

Jokic need Westbrook to talk some hard truth for Michael porter junior 😂

[@Tamicheal22]

He is lbj and Draymond green. Basketball IQ and passing is crazy good. Court vision is crazy good. Russel to me is a better rando west is actually super smart

[@giancarloooo-o]

lol 😅😂

[@SoSaucySoJay]

To me what makes him great is the dawg in him he plays with heart and weight of the whole team on his shoulder

[@MineFullStop]

"Just how much he is willing to change his game to become part of a winning culture" this is the most important part and the biggest question mark.

[@brandonmcalpin9228]

Jokic hopes to resurrect the triple double king in hopes of elevating the bench to superstar status. He may not get a triple double off the bench, but he could get a double, double off the bench. If he could do that, they would be unbeatable.

[@rylbhadcomntz7660]

I hope Russ helps them all the way to the top!

[@ericdelacruz4947]

Westbrook does well with a dominant Center who knows spacing.

[@lushbIood]

we all know jokic is a genius because of the way he plays so if he thinks he can bring out the best in westbrook again, you not gonna catch me saying no to new westbrook highlight reels I used to spend hours watching.

[@ryownage55]

1:50 I had to turn it off. Making it seem like the 2 LA teams were the problem and Russ got blamed is some revisionist history

[@cloudwalker9572]

It's an excellent move, they just need to add one good 3pt shooter and they get the ring this year.

[@JayyAbbott]

The denver nuggets with Jokic and Murray was always a 2 man game bro not since the championship 😂😂

[@dopeflamingo8812]

Jokic understood that he had bums playing wit him in the clutch, nobody could help him score. This is an easy pickup.

[@dzailibu]

Not a word about another max contract guy on the roster - MPJ, and deservingly so. he's been supposed to be the main shooter on that team, but he's been playing on a bench player level, and not even that. What a waste of money that guy has been.

[@abrohamlincoln2232]

He just needs consistency

[@davechung]

Braun is pronounced “Brown.” I truly hope that was a purposeful mistake to get comments because that’s basic NBA fan knowledge.

[@conracewhatever5224]

Cant beat them, join them

[@andresmith1652]

I want Russel to win 1 chip

[@guiwhiz]

"Let" Bruce Brown go? Denver could NOT come close to matching the offer from the Indiana Pacers. They were literally barred by the terms of the CBA from doing so. Now KCP was possible to keep IF the Nuggets ownership was willing to take the hit by bouncing into the '2nd wall' of the new CBA. They weren't so KCP took the significantly better offer. Did that hurt... oh my goodness yes, but KCP didn't make the All-Star team either. Now Russ REALLY stepped up his defense for the Clippers. So much so that he became their 2nd best stopper after multi All-NBA and All-NBA Defensive team Kawhi. Russ has never had a major injury and you can still see plenty of 'bounce' in his athleticism. Personally, I think after this season folks will look back at the Russ Westbrook pickup as the 'sleeper' homerun of the off-season.

[@Arctanis-vt3hl]

Being an All-star is overrated. KCP was invaluable to the team for his defense and shooting, whether he made the All-Star team or not.

[@140acresretired7]

Brown and CP where getting more money then the Nuggets have. Jokic might want to get use to player leaving after he makes them look better then they are. Wish they gotten tough on Murray. He is the reason they can't afford that middle guy and he only play maybe 65% of the time. Not very many good GM's in sports. It's like they don't watch the games.

[@d.columbia9603]

I don't see any world where westbrook makes a positive impact on the team. I hope I'm wrong. I just don't see a path

[@pjcoholan]

I hope you are enjoying your crow pie. Brodie as starting PG leading the team to 3 straight wins. And the force behind beating the 7-0 Thunder. I don’t see any world where your perspective of NBA is worth any consideration

[@d.columbia9603]

@pjcoholan westbrook played pretty well last night. He is still a negative +/- for 2 of those 3 wins including last night. Also he was horrible the first 3 games. So I don't think 3 serviceable games has disproved my concern. If you were literate you would see that I was hoping to be wrong. For a team with championship goals, a positive contribution would be, did he help them have a deeper play off run. Jokic is good enough to carry this team to the playoffs. If your standard is so low, that some early wins mean westbrook is showing value, your standards for westbrook are pitifully low. Which i suppose he has earned over the past few years with how terrible he has been. So far I think this more shows how overrated Murry is and how amazing jokic is. I still hope I'm wrong. But your standards are pathetic. Sumping so hard that this win makes you a front runner haha

[@pjcoholan]

@@d.columbia9603 i am literate and i read that you initially said that there was no world he would make a positive impact. I would contend that filling in for the oft injured Murray and to which Denver started off at 1-3, but now at 4-3 is a "positive" impact. Furthermore if you look at Jokic's numbers with Westbrook... they are historic. I will also say the best ability is availability. So when the Nuggets do make the playoffs, and Murray is most likely sidelined and or playing at 70% Westbrook.. will be there to play , as he averages 69+ games. a season ,as opposed to Murray at 59 games. SO POSITIVE IMPACT!

[@d.columbia9603]

@pjcoholan i do agree the best ability is availability. If they make it past round 2 of the play offs because westbrook is producing i will happily concede that westbrook is making a positive impact. But a couple of wins with an over all net negative box plus minus isn't going to change my mind

[@pjcoholan]

@@d.columbia9603 i respect your point of view, and your trepidation. But to circle back to my initial rebuttal to your initial post. "I don't see any world where westbrook makes a positive impact on the team. " . Even it is just one game- his performance vs OKC is and was by any measure a "positive " impact. (season long sustainable ??? we will see) but you cannot say that he has been a detriment.

[@Rjhane24]

jokic and russ just dont flop and play ball 100% all the time any time

[@trenthav]

Utah Jazz waived him because he didnt fit their high draft pick push.

[@fattmatt7279]

😭 Westbrook slander in a video about him is insane

[@bludlite9352]

Russ is a far above-average passer as well. Its not all due to his athleticism why he is considered special. At certain points in his career he wasn't a bad shooter either plus you gotta look at the volume and shot selection ESPECIALLY shot selection which is a different thing in itself

[@dmitrychirkov4206]

HIM: you confused my professionalism with a lack of ambition cute

[@opsk1515]

I’m hoping that Russ works with PWat They both got grit and I’d love to see Pwat continue to develop in that area

[@jourdansarpy4935]

Russ is going to surprise you as an off ball spot up shooter this season.

[@qonnir]

Westbrook is the best 2 way playmaker probably ever i mean th guy averaging triple doubles is insane wizards westbrook the best pg to touch a basketball simple

[@Ktel7883]

You on point ! HOWEVER lol when you said clips sent him to Utah and they ain’t want em Russ took paycut to keep team together but PG left and clips heard Jokic wanted Russ but they wasn’t trading . Clips shift to all in on Kevin Bones man to be the lead guys setting up Kawhi . But you spot on with the Russ impact KEEP IT UP !

[@boriskan6453]

All wrong. The clips decided to dump Russ the team cancer as his turbulent character and lack of shooting is hurting the team on and off the court. They decided to trade Russ so that they can give kris Dunn more money thru sign and trade. And guess what? The nuggets didn’t want to take his 4m contract by directly trading with the clips (with its 5m trade exception from reggie Jackson) and instead signed him thru waivers at 3.3m. Yes. They took all the hassle just to save 0.7m. That’s how much the nuggets “wanted” him.

[@Ktel7883]

@@boriskan6453 team cancer ??? How ? Man what he resigned and PG was spose to get locked in once pg left after pushing for them to get em Jokic said get it done reliable energetic playmaker is needed

[@Crawzova]

It was a “ if you ask my mom she’ll say yea “ ahh moment from Jamal Murray 😂 -mom = the GM

[@factmeee]

hes still fast, jokic loves that

[@SquidysTents]

Russ has the ability to play that Murray two game with Jokic when either one is not in the game, or he can be that baseline cutter when Aaron Gordon isn’t in the game. So I can see why they liked the idea of adding him. The shooting is still TBD though.

[@yunan9610]

They definitely needs to sign someone still for the outside shooting. But signing Russ in itself is just the right thing to do. They really lack guards now, especially ball handler

[@jhonnyshadetree9505]

He gonna go off 15ppg

[@cwk0505]

I would love to see they pick D Rose instead.😢

[@johnscott2040]

I love how people like this base all there reasoning on playing with Jokic. He said it him self that Westbrook will be a bench player and not play much with Jokic. So why break down playing with Jokic at the end? Also people seem to overlook that The Nuggets also sign Dario Saric a decent shooter.

[@erdikuru5715]

i think they want him for his tiring defense. To throw on adwards on playoffs.

[@bringmemyflail1321]

If Russ was making 10 million a year he would not have gotten near as much blame. At nearly 5 times that his lack of production, poor decision making, and bad shooting ruined the lakers chances.

[@Arctanis-vt3hl]

That had had very little to do with him as a whole. It was because Lebron and Westbrook were turnover prone. When teams faced the lakers, you knew you were getting 8-10 free possessions because lebron has the most turnovers of all time and westbrook was right there with him. They both don't play off ball and need the ball to be successful. That's why it was a failure, Bron gets some of the blame because he was the one that asked for Westbrook.

[@gp_narcslayer]

Have you all thought about Russ joining Giannis in Milwuakee? Imagine those two have speed and explosiveness in a same team. They already have Dame for shooting.. :)

[@EliteMiko35]

Jokic is the goat if he wins a ring with westbrick

[@aleksandar8090]

And we finally find out that what i said million times in comments is 💯 true...and that is that Jokić didn't have anything to do with Russ coming to Denver and that it was clearly Calvin, Malone and Kroenke decision!!! As Calvin said... Jokić does not interfere in our work and doing great job to stay out of it!If that is not inaf!!! As i said million times... Jokić is not that tipe and with his understanding that is not his Job...his job is to play as best he can and that's it! I don't understand why people wanted to hear so much that he was pressing for Russ!? Is it if it fail that then he will be responsible and for critique!? It doesn't matter...it matters that he didn't have anything to do with,even Russ when asked with who he talk before coming didn't even mention Jokić,so that fairy tail is done! And one person is responsible for all this...and his name is of course Harrison Wind from DNVR! He loves those story "from how i heard" and "i heard from people close to Denver team", and so on...he have awesome talent for yellow press!!!

[@mauricethompson9112]

Bruce Brown replacement with a bit more. Great fit.

[@Anda-z7n]

There’s no actual proof Jokic chose Westbrook, I think it was more like Denver gave him a few options and he selected that one. Denver is pretty cringe instead of trying to have the best team available they’re running on a skeleton crew. The cap punishments is ridiculous.. It’s kinda lame and boring to not see teams have their full potential because they all want to save money 😴

[@AbcDino843]

Well, considering how much they paid MPJ and Murray, Nuggets don't seem to ve concerned about saving money. I agree about Jokic and Westbrook, they probably just ran it by Jokic and he said "yeah, that would be fine".

[@Toni-to8je]

Exactly, it's just a PR move from the FO and ownership.

[@Iamhungey]

Or they hope to get him a ring before he retires.

[@ranchosdelnorte]

They're already into the second apron of the salary cap, so how exactly are the Nuggets being stingy with money? This isn't some fantasy world where you can keep every player you like or easily keep adding superstars, you can't pay everyone and have to make tough decisions on what players to focus on keeping.

[@Anda-z7n]

@@ranchosdelnorte they lost kcp for nothing. And the caps are bs, but they still could have kept him. Idk then Jokic needs to go to a team that can have star caliber players and stay within budget instead of waste his time.

[@NonyaBuzinezz]

Westbrook playing with LeBron was the worst decision of his career. He should have seen that he would be lebron's latest "blame everything on him" victim.

[@prodigyc8451]

I feel like you didn’t watch Russ on the clippers

[@wadehenderson1081]

Denver misses Bruce Brown. Russ fills that role pretty well. High energy. Will rebound, will hustle and be that dog. He will trash talk too. Denver missed that. Not too worried about Braun replacing KCP.