Russell Westbrook Is A PERFECT FIT For The Denver Nuggets

[@CertifiedHarlem]

Y'all are forgetting Russ stats as a starter last season before harden came. 15 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assist a game

[@MrMinty827]

THANK YOU!!!!!! I'VE BEEN SAYING THIS FOR DUMB LONG

[@dtrainx931]

Exactly bruh 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@MrMinty827]

@@dtrainx931 Like bro, ion understand why people failing to realize that before Harden even got to the clippers, Westbrook's stats were up to part, while being efficient. That being said, he was doing very well as a starter. However, when the Clippers realized having 4 ball dominant players inna starting lineup wasn't meshing well, Westbrook became the bigger person and opted to coming off the bench, which reduced his impact and significance drastically. Clippers wanna d-ride Harden so much, that Russell's minutes and stats were regressing alot. They coulda easily bought Harden off the bench, but they saw him as a more valuable player to prioritize and focus on, completely disregarding Russ.

[@Every-Dae-Dae]

@@MrMinty827facts

[@zerosumprime]

And he was never on the court when it was pressure time

[@l2kickflip65]

Imagine if Westbrook and Joker both average triple doubles lmfao that would be insane

[@treperry23]

Anybody telling Russ “just hoop” after watching the lakers ain’t really watching. Russ should be given a defined role. Bruce brown role is the perfect opportunity for Russ.

[@RTVontOfficial]

Just hoop would have worked on the lakers if he played Point Gaurd……the lakers keep getting point gaurds knowing Lebron has to bring the ball up. No true point gaurd is going to fully fit because now they are spot up shooters. Same reason DLo doesn’t fit. Chris Paul won’t fit, Trae young won’t fit….i can keep going because these dudes, like Russ, are point guards and facilitate offense. The lakers will make any PG into a spot up shooter. They need to start an another wing player and move Lebron to the point. They sucked this year WITHOUT Russ. They won the bubble championship because they had a top 5 defense and one of the biggest teams in the league

[@marleyggeekd]

🤷🏿🤷🏿🤷🏿🤷🏿 lebron was the pg

[@allclassallthetime4739]

comparing kcp, russ is not an upgrade, no. they downgrade in d, russ is a worse shooter. russ on his best day is what kcp can do regular on d.

[@treperry23]

@@RTVontOfficial Lebron is the offense initiator, call him PG if you want. Exactly how Jokic will be when Russ goes to Denver. Murray and jokic will be handling most of time, unless Russ gets his own unit off the bench. If he wants to start there he’s in the same predicament as the lakers.

[@treperry23]

@@allclassallthetime4739 I’d much rather have KCP as a role player. But the magic swooped him from Denver.

[@denjiurameshi4699]

Mccants look like 1 of those Proud Family peanuts

[@t99155]

💀 lmfao

[@SleepyySev]

Ts not funny

[@micahjohnson138]

Atleast hes not white i would hate him 🙌

[@denjiurameshi4699]

@@SleepyySev Comedy/Jokes is subjective bro not that deep

[@kevinthreat6838]

😂

[@trentjackson8204]

Russ back in okc would make me cry tears of joy

[@Bdk2036]

Russ and Williams/Chet pick and roll/pop would go crazy.

[@CorGP]

Russ and KD. The only way KD can salvage his legacy is to bring a chip to OKC or DC.

[@Stunt877]

@@CorGPokc management and coaching is mainly to blame they refused to surround KD and Russ with shooters year in and year out lol the guys Russ and KD played with not even in the league anymore

[@CorGP]

@@Stunt877 they had great teams. Russ and KD got ran over by Bron and MIA then blew a 3-1 lead against GS. Most guys from back then aren’t in the league, I didn’t get what meant by saying that.

[@Thedeso18]

@@CorGPKD def should’ve went to DC when they had prime Wall along with Beal.

[@ninocrown3247]

At least Russ has the conditioning and motor to play in that high azz altitude in Denver 😂

[@cameronpowe7257]

what the altitude make you do?

[@ratcomedy]

That’s all he’ll be doing getting cardio

[@cameronpowe7257]

@@ratcomedy better career than yo fav point guard top 7 altime pg

[@FOSHIZNIT221]

@@cameronpowe7257less oxygen density at higher altitude, harder to breathe

[@ratcomedy]

@cameronpowe7257 my fav point guard is Steph so what now… Russ will never win a ring

[@arturo1320]

Westbrook can play the Bruce Brown role and be a pivotal bench player with hard defense, basketball IQ, and attacking the rim.

[@loganmcgee18]

Thought this said Bruce Bowen at first - was about to say, "attack what basket"

[@Dipset415]

Basketball IQ and westbrook never met💯😭

[@JB-un2iv]

Yall act like they still playing like it's the mid 00's

[@Wisestomatoe]

Stop it

[@davidblack1639]

Stop disrespecting Bruce brown he’ll fill the Reggie Jackson roll of last szn

[@hvnathletics]

He's the ideal role playing Guard for that team. He'll crash the glass, and push tempo. He'll defend. He'll be free to bully smaller Guards in the post. He can be a cutter, and play in the dunker spot. He'll defend. He'll set the tone through his determination and will. In the half court, we all know Jokic.. will be Jokic.

[@HomerunsamSOSA]

Him and Gordon bring a different type of energy

[@Fayzo4445]

@@HomerunsamSOSAbig facts. If they can bring in Harrell also it’s a wrap

[@LevitheLegend]

Facts

[@HomerunsamSOSA]

@@Fayzo4445 omg that would be fire

[@HomerunsamSOSA]

He was avg double digits off the bench at limited min what’s washed ??

[@SEANNABIS1]

No fuss for Russ in the Mile High! Love it!

[@tloc243]

I'm really surprised that Westbrook hasn't developed a jumpshot yet. Seems like a hard worker

[@KC_ESQ]

He used to be a decent mid range shooter

[@Mebirduwine]

why the clippers are building a new arena just to go back to the Clippers of 2000 is mindboggling

[@luffymango204]

I think Westbrook will be a great addition to the Nuggets.

[@DrPhill96]

😂🤣

[@Eastunder]

​@@DrPhill96 great contribution lmfao say something clown

[@Bdk2036]

Russ and Joker/Jordan pick and roll. Russ is still capable of playing good.

[@CPizzle24]

Jokic the one encouraging the move, if he thinks he can play with Westbrook, I trust he can

[@Jokoman019]

These guys love players that put up big numbers and get knocked out in the first round. Just go back to any conversation they have if the guy puts up good numbers that actually leads his team to winning, they'll criticize them to death, but if you put up huge numbers and get gentlemen swept every year as the number 1 guy, they love those type of players.

[@brightkicks_]

Nah fr it’s crazy lowkey cause I get liking a guy but they full of bs

[@Bsmartbrendan]

You think exactly what I think. These same guys just had an argument about “who’s team” it was when Russ and Durant was in okc. Like a real serious argument that it was Westbrook team! Stat padding in a team sport is okay since it’s Westbrook for some reason. Losing isn’t Westbrook fault as well. Crazy

[@SandraPhillips-cb5og]

You're a natural, keep doing what you do

[@OwenHooper-mv4fm]

The nuggets biggest issue has been: Jamal Murray is the slowest PG in the nba getting past the half court in the NBA statistically for the last 5 seasons. Then we have no other ball handling. If you go back and watch the Wokves series, we didn’t get into our 1st sets until there was 10 seconds on the clock. In the read and react offense with Jokic, we needed to get into sets faster to “read and react”. Then, our bench hasn’t had any identity in the last 5 seasons. Now we have a focal point to start on offense and an actual PG to lead. Russ attitude is goin to be infectious. Our culture is perfect currently. We can harness his attitude in a different way than other teams . This could be the Russ redemption arc, just another incredible story in the Jokic era. If he does this right, he will look great in 20 years with a ring.

[@DesignerBass]

They said the same thing when he was with the Clippers. I get the respect but we ain't blind.

[@MikeHoczbig]

He will be perfect to run that 2 man game with Jokic

[@bogoljubdjordjevic7528]

I think Russ when feel family atmosphere in Denver he will be great addition!

[@MindfulAttraction2.0]

These guys talk about Westbrook like he's John wick or something. 5:52

[@jayjohnson7646]

😂😂😂😂😂 but more over he could be a Jason Kidd type or rondo type roll. I do like the idea of Murray attacking as a SG. But I do like his playmaker ability as well. Starting Russ could make life easier for Murray

[@Moneymaker600]

@@jayjohnson7646 Facts

[@MindfulAttraction2.0]

​@@jayjohnson7646yeah, but those guys were high IQ guys. I remember watching Jason k with the Mavs, Jason didn't do anything particular crazy, but every time he was on the floor for some reason things stabilized. People started making shots. Westbrook doesn't have the high IQ type of energy. He's a dumb wrecking ball in the middle of a china shop

[@kangugikaranja3385]

“With a PENCIL!!” 👀😂

[@Actlikemjsmith]

Russ should have stayed in DC with the Wizards low key. I think he'd still be a max player and Jordan Poole needed a guy like that to get him back on his feet

[@Zeus0886]

I been saying this. He was ballin in DC

[@UptownV-hp3uf]

He didn't have a choice, they traded him, he didn't ask to go to the Lakers, LeBron wanted him and convinced palinka to trade for him, he was averaging a triple double in DC

[@blackbeanburger3357]

he would still be starting and going for triple doubles for a 20 win team. russ wants to win

[@michaelmclean7747]

I said that the other day. He'd still be a starter on the verge of 30,00 points, 10,000 rebounds and 10,000 assists.

[@gmfbishop5794]

Big ass what if but ok lol

[@Lord_OTD]

Biggest win so far in the offseason.

[@tommot816]

Take is crazy and I haven’t even watched yet

[@PetarZorić-k3b]

😜

[@ascwahid]

Russ is perfect for denver. Has been good defensively, good off the ball, can run 2nd unit and get most out of them, plays with great passing big, can pick and roll as roller too, great passer to dunkers, denver system is selfless, great transition game, can run point if jamal goes down, high energy, get crowd involve, great vet for young and great iq/experience.

[@Mrising_Fitness]

Russ is underrated. Russ as a starter prior to the harden trade was 15, 9, & 8. Also last postseason he DOMINATED

[@LeonarRonquillo]

Yeah, and they were like 10th seed at that time before the Harden trade. 😂😂

[@sabedindollci2401]

People are not talking about nikola makes everybody better ,Russ will fit right in ,russ can be an in a convo for the 6 man

[@alvin081988]

I'm kinda 50/50 with Westbrook bec I thought Bogdanovic of Atlanta is a better option

[@Serenity01871]

He is better but 13 mil more expensive and u have to trade for him

[@Quintin15]

They can’t afford him I think that be good fit if they swap bogdan and mpj

[@nikolakrstic8079]

are u stupid

[@Malcolm1865]

He is not better. Bogdanovic has made zero impact in the league. Every team russ has been on was made better when he joined when he was pg. Rockets, wizards, clippers. Nuggets will be better this year. Yet all these other guys who have made zero impact in the league got paid and nobody says anything. Derrick jones jr makes no impact and got over 30 mil, backup center from knicks has made no impact and was trash against pacers and got 80 something million, no hate on him. He will not make thunder better. But russ on a non big money deal is a problem. He has immediate positive impact on teams and teammates maximize their potential playing with him.

[@Enthusiast230]

​@@Malcolm1865 Isaiah hartenstein WILL make OKC better. He's no Hakeem or Wembanyama, he's not an offensive phenom but he's a role playing center which is actually what OKC needs more than anything. They don't need a post bully or Wilt Chamberlain level rebounder, just an established center that will enable chet to play pf and roam.

[@Hoopculture24]

Honestly the biggest reason why I can see it working is the nuggets biggest problem was predictability on offense. With Russ his chaoticness will actually be a great contrast to the rest of those dudes

[@jahy1970]

He is just another extremely talented player who has never been on a Championship team.

[@FulanoJM]

Westbrook will thrive on the Nuggets. Russell is exactly what they need. A driving force. If he fxcks this up then I'll genuinely check out on Westbrook. Though I HIGHLY doubt they won't thrive together.

[@bc_qbeval]

You can't be a net positive for any team if you're one of the worst jumpshooters in the league.

[@FulanoJM]

@@bc_qbeval he can change that. He used to be money from mid range and can still be that. But Denver doesn't need shooting they need slashers like him. It's hella perfect. I'm not a Denver fan. I'm just saying it'll give Murray's weak legs a break.

[@bc_qbeval]

@@FulanoJM You're not winning a championship with Westbrook and Gordon in the same lineup...teams will play zone, triple Jokic, and force those two guys to win the game with 3s...the Nuggets are going home in the 1s round next season their spacing is f*****

[@FulanoJM]

@@bc_qbeval bro, Jokic, Murray and Gordon can knock down 3s. Not to mention Porter is him. You tripping if you cant see Westbrook getting dunks and creating.

[@bc_qbeval]

@@FulanoJM You're flat out dumb. Yes, Westbrook will make some plays...but for every good play he makes, he erases it with a boneheaded play...I'm a Laker fan and watched him faithfully for 2 years...he shot 13 for 50 from the field in the playoffs this year! 8 assist per game and a couple of dunks cannot make up for that level of inefficiency. I'm done arguing about this.

[@zackg23846]

Denver Nuggets = 2025 NBA Champions 🏆 🥳

[@iDallasCowboyz]

Only way that happens is Russ isn’t on the squad 🤣🤣🤣

[@jeffersonyamba]

Hmmm ​@@iDallasCowboyz

[@Rivalry22]

joker is genious. he wants the wing running once he gets the rebound. and the advance outlet pass.

[@DumisaniNkomo-d6k]

MPJ at the 2 is actually a chat ya know...

[@trilliam8806]

If Bruce brown looked like an elite role player in our system, Russ is going to have his best season in 5 years

[@ratcomedy]

Russ is one of the worst shooters in the league so don’t hold your breath

[@newchannel416]

​@@ratcomedyBrown can't shoot either. Jokic somehow create the perception he is good and got him the bag

[@ratcomedy]

@@newchannel416 he was shooting in that playoff run tho… I mean jokic can get you open looks but we’ve seen Russ w open looks

[@2SHanK5]

K-mart Looking like a True OG holding that phone🧐🧐🧐 🤣🤣😂 🤣🤣

[@AnthonyWalters-ts6zd]

Get off his nuts punk

[@vic3knight310]

Man it's time we stop treating Russ like a make a wish kid and call a spade a spade: he thrives best on underachieving teams that have no expectations of winning championships. His playoff numbers post OKC have been awful

[@accordingtodrew7302]

Treat him like make a wish kid? You act like this man hasn’t been ridiculed the day he stepped foot in the league. Easily the most overhated player in the league. His tenure with the clippers was actually successful but due to their stars always being hurt he had to play above his necessary role and harden coming in messed with his role too

[@aidanwatson910]

@@accordingtodrew7302he has not been ridiculed since day 1. It has been since KD left and he stayed and he claimed they better off without him. All he did was lose games and get triple doubles, big deal.

[@Stunt877]

@@aidanwatson910lol KD hasn’t done anything since leaving golden state so what are we talking about

[@SaintFrenchy]

@@Stunt877to be fair, kd won twice. He’s good

[@lockedn4L]

@@accordingtodrew7302this panel treating him like a make a wish kid. And he get ridiculed for bad play which has happened with him often especially recently . This is not 2017 hes not a fit for winning

[@bc_qbeval]

Gil, did you not watch this dude in the playoffs a couple months ago? 8 for 42 from the field, 2 for 13 from 3 over a 4 game stretch...his playmaking cannot compensate for that level of inefficiency. Defenses bait him into shooting jumpers that everyone knows he won't make. He's not a consistent finisher anymore either. There's a reason he's gotten traded like 5 times in the last 7-8 seasons.

[@DarrellHardy-p8q]

They should make him a lockdown defender and not shoot much

[@RainingGame-RG]

​@@DarrellHardy-p8qbut teams are going to force him to shoot thats the point, double someone and make russ shoot cause if he drives its already 2 mfs in the paint damn near

[@shandobombs]

He was good before Harden came he a starter not a spurt bench player.

[@Malcolm1865]

He rushed back from a fractured hand. You need context.

[@bc_qbeval]

@@Malcolm1865 His jumper has been ass since 2018. His hand has been fractured for 6 years??

[@sidsid3645]

Westbrook going be a beast with nuggets mark my words #414LOVE

[@spoon5113]

Russ should have been working for more money than a lot of players.

[@theLYFETYE247]

Word Russ back to OKC would be great for his story where he had the most success

[@TheKingOfAllTrades]

Two words: DENVER NUGGETS 💪🏽

[@EthanCapone]

Russ finna go crazy

[@rodneythomas7881]

I agree with Gil on this if he can’t hit consistent open shots the rest of his game is locked

[@onlyfacts3178]

i said he was going to be horrible with LEBRON and now i am saying he is going to be a great fit...playing with the best player in the world who makes everyone better.

[@watchfusion]

Arenas gilbert playoffs record Based on the provided search results, here are the key statistics: Playoff Games Played: 31 Playoff Games Started: 18 Playoff Win-Loss Record: 1-5 (.167 winning percentage) Playoff Averages: Points: 17.1 Rebounds: 3.5 Assists: 3.8 Steals: 1.2 Blocks: 0.4

[@guiwhiz]

I think this is low-key going to be the sleeper trade of the off-season. He comes in able to play in multiple roles. He can be a starter or he can lead the 2nd group. The question is how Christian Braun develops during the pre-season workouts. If he gets comfortable with the big four then Denver will go with that. Otherwise, Russ could slide into that 2nd guard taking turns with Murray bringing the ball up. Having him be the first guard coming off the bench for either Murray or Braun could work really well also.

[@paulshepherd9528]

Don't know about Westbrook, but I have to say I like the more mellow tone of the group tonight. Better use of the time and the platform. Now, back to our regularly scheduled programming... :)

[@BlackDTeach-tg8mj]

The first time i heard this man say something positive about the nuggets

[@phillybul215]

Westbrook fits perfect with small guards that can shoot mid range and threes

[@kpxkrnkidx]

Great contribution from Gilbert Arenas, as per usual

[@lovethelord-e9z]

I'm a Westbrook fan 💯

[@GOATCANDIDATES]

Gil, my brotha. You were supposed to see this coming. RW will never play in a game for the jazz. Gil, you & Kenyon can THINK really well. Trust your abilities & take this show to the next level.

[@grind957]

I called out Russ playing for 4 million 2 years ago and folks called me a hater

[@OnBallPodcast-RJ]

I wouldn't say he's the perfect fit, but seems like Nuggets needed this move after losing key pieces the last two offseasons.

[@curtjames713]

It is what it is Meets Gil’s Arena

[@ZliMare]

I am 100% sure Russ will have better season than he had with Clippers and Lakers. He will get some free layups/dunks playing with Nikola on the floor. Plus DNV needs him to run both first and second unit when Jokic is not in the game. Compared to last season Nuggets seemed more prepared. I would not be surprised if they take number 1 spot at west conf.

[@thegolden807]

Six man of the year right there with that trade coming off the bench though

[@batgangonone]

Same thing as the end of the lakers and clippers run, if he is okay with his role in coming off the bench he’ll be fine. The problems will start if he expects to play 30+ minutes and is the starting PG

[@allclassallthetime4739]

but they lost kcp, who's going to be their starting 2?

[@bdkq1902]

We now have two excellent playmakers in Denver.

[@lacydoe]

Russ can be a big factor to any team that loves to move the ball

[@kenward6230]

I would like to see russ get in the lab with the lethal shooter and refine his jumpshot.

[@KingOfKings9122]

I think Dame and Giannis need to reach out Giannis and Russ in transition would be unstoppable Giannis could just be a lob threat under the basket Giannis would not have to play on the perimeter so much just allowing Giannis to just dominate the paint then you could unleash him in the post season that's the move Bucks would be looking at

[@reduhp3]

Id put russ in that bruce brown spot off ball get him back door cuts baseline etc put him in some dunker spot high percentage for his typa game less turn overs as well just needs that okc mid range back fr

[@ripethics5422]

Denver isn't a just go out n hoop team though. The nuggets are all about roles and playing for each other. Any guy that has went to Denver immediately got better, its all because of Jokic and learning their roles on how to compliment Joker and Murray. The nuggets lack energy, defensive guards, and someone who's not afraid to be out there, especially in the bench unit. He will thrive with Denver's bench and I expect Braun to fill KCP's starting role. Braun has that dawg in him he ain't afraid of it and will play very hard.

[@jaimesalcedo3845]

Here’s a Random thought for all Star Weekend: What if instead they do Nike Vs Adidas 8 Players from each brand The remaining 4 Players from each team will be Others. But Captains start with Nike or Adidas draft. The finalize with others. These Brands will be pushing the players to win just on sheer pride ! What do you think?

[@FL1PZ00M]

You have to entise them with more money or something

[@Jay-o4m]

Westbrook shouldn’t expect more than 3 minutes a week , 2 guys can’t average a triple double

[@SSJRome]

Trust me The rest of the western conference feels the same way 😭

[@StickChef_]

Great addition, think they missed out on bones hyland but they need another playmaker when Murray/jokic isn’t on the floor

[@AccordingSign32]

Denver shipped Bones out and it wasn’t an amicable separation. Bones and Jamal had some lowkey beef

[@cherlalewis2279]

Love Russell Westbrook! 🐐

[@justculturemediagroup469]

Nuggets Russ needs to go straight to the bucket be the vicious Russ we know with that jumper, scoring inside the paint with Jokic and feeding shooters. We might see Triple Double Russ again

[@HomerunsamSOSA]

I hope so but I doubt it. Unless it’s like all tens. Or 15 10 and 10 he’s not gonna get a bulk of minutes

[@HomerunsamSOSA]

@JordanisOverrated2 ehh

[@CaneOdPchinje]

Good intro. Good questions too. I hope you guys are right. I hope RW still has some of that greatness we loved so much. I'm afraid that he's about done at this point - but I'll subscribe to what you're saying. I HOPE that I'm wrong. But either way - RW will not fix Denver Issues. Denver Nuggets, right now, are not a true contender. Nuggets Owners (Kroenkes), GM (Booth), Front office (bunch of incompetent nepotism hires) - simply destroyed Jokic's chances to win another chip, and betrayed the Nuggets fans. Few weeks ago: Josh Kroenke: "when you have the best player on the planet, you have to go for it" Booth: "I'm the steward of Jokic's prime". End result: Nuggets lose KCP and bring in Saric and maybe-westbrook. That's "going for it", that's "stewarding Jokic's prime". Kroenke and Booth flat-out LIED. They even got caught lying about offering KCP an extension. Nuggets never had a decent backup center, a decent backup handler/creator, and a backup 3&D wing (BB was a brief exception). Never. Nuggets NEVER had even a mediocre 2nd unit. Never had a real "all-star" next to Jokic either. Last season - roster was much worse than when they won the championship, this season the roster is even worse than that. Now - here's the piece for you guys to talk about: The reason for this debacle is that Kroenkes are preparing to sell Nuggets and are in the talks about it for about 12 months now (last 4 months talks are "productive"). Kroenkes priority is cost control, limiting liabilities and obligations, and giving the next owners "space" under the aprons. Last two seasons look pretty on the books - full arena, revenue almost doubled, brand expansion... And Kroenkes know this is the moment to sell. Prettying the bottom line and offloading Nuggets for a huge profit. And that's the whole story. That's it. BTW - don't ask me how I know this - as these talks are held in strict confidence since they started. But it's true. I hope that Jokic's mgmt team (Raznjatovic) and Jokic himself are aware of it - I know messages were passed to them. And I hope that they trust it - and will f*k Kroenkes in their greedy a**es. By simply demanding a TRADE. Let's see how their "bottom line" is gonna look then.

[@aaronc.7972]

Is Gil in the studio with them?

[@damirmclean5501]

I actually like this move for both parties I think they'll let him be him with the second unit

[@5star60]

I dont understand why OKC didnt try and get Russ. Their team and adding Russ off that bench is a freaking win. SGA needs a break, send in RUSS

[@glizzymixtapes1404]

For once, Rashad is making sense. Go back to OKC, be the vet and leader for that young group and go win a championship for the team that you’re most beloved on

[@scooblyfetv9701]

Russ in OKC is the perfect ending

[@alekesam]

Honestly, WB at point with Murray and MPJ to pass to snd Jokic to run PnR with could be deadly. WB is not a "sets" type player but let him go out and hoop he'll be fine. With WB, it will put less stress on Jokic.

[@bc_qbeval]

Westbrook fans are weird. The man is clearly past his prime but yall still have this "just let him do whatever he wants" mentality....teams who let him do whatever he wants NEVER WIN!

[@alekesam]

@bc_qbeval oh I'm aware. I'm not a Brick fan. I'm just pointing out that the guy is anemic to any kind of organized basketball. Only way this works is if they put the ball in WB's hands and let him go to work. It won't lead to playoffs wins and he'll likely continue his streak of first round exits since he was in OKC save for his year in Houston. But regular season? Eh. 50/50.

[@kinglazyboy]

Russ it's going to be a great role player 20 mins a game easy double double machine especially with all the bigs at Denver.

[@xTigerx777]

he will play like will barton. excellent pocket cutter, come off the bench and make Some Shake. would love to See him play there

[@michaelrodriguez6984]

Russ needs to be on a team he can run. Outside of his time in OKC Wizards Russ was amazing, even when KD left he was amazing solo in OKC. Russ is better when he’s running the show. Wizards or Jazz would be good for him, I love Russ but as a contender you aren’t gonna win a chip with him, he has to be that guy, if he’s willing to come off the bench maybe it could work

[@tajthomas6711]

Underdog got all they workers working in one spot😂

[@VanteBlue6113]

It is what it is 😂

[@NookFender248]

Nuggets need to add Russell, Jamal Crawford, and Dwight for the second unit well the others rest.

[@JKIAMP]

🇸🇸🇸🇸🇸🇸🇸🇸🇸🇸🇸🇸🇸🇸🇸🇸🇸🇸 It be your own kind😢 What Gil said about South Sudan is heartbreaking, had he said the same thing about the Jewish or LGBTQ community, he would’ve been cancelled .

[@HunchoColeman]

Lakers never didn’t like Russ for strictly his play it was the fact bro was making 47 million and refused to take a pay cut to help the team. Now Russ for the minimum we’ll take that anyday of the week

[@RUDYAYALA-w6b]

The fans got tired of him. At some point he would grab the ball and the whole staple center would scream “don’t shoot “

[@TheForkOnTheLeftist]

nah the fans didn't like him because he kept getting a bunch of turnovers and shooting 3s. In his defense that's the stupid gameplan the Lakers have been running and not his fault he couldn't play to his strengths

[@HunchoColeman]

@@RUDYAYALA-w6b not strictly his play it was a part of it but not just that

[@HunchoColeman]

@@TheForkOnTheLeftist not just his play he was a vet min player making max money

[@DrPhill96]

Russ in Denver will be hilarious.

[@AR-rg2en]

Crazy talk by Gil

[@PetarZorić-k3b]

If delusion was a person

[@patrickosborne2135]

I don’t understand how professional basketball players can watch Russ in 24, and legit think he can contribute to any winning basketball

[@patrickosborne2135]

I kept listening, why are ppl not honest about Russ?

[@cameronpowe7257]

Put Murray at the 2

[@cdplayer9933]

All atar journey man

[@derrickboldewijn-i4u]

Nuggets feel like the Mavs after their championship

[@codybryant666]

Denver, Milwaukee and okc would be great

[@parkerbrother12]

Brandon we need you in this bag more man

[@CR250rSMITH]

1:06 The way Gil says "GOONNEE" bothers the shit outta me🤣

[@kingjaff9066]

Russ with the Knicks !!!! Come to New York !!! 🗽

[@bjensen]

I was cautiously optimistic about Russ to Denver. With Gil's backing I'm now confident that it will be a failure

[@QDaGreat]

16 -7 -7 with efficency

[@CoryxSkits]

Nuggets are trying to make a dynasty, wtf you mean just russ be russ? Russ being Russ never ended with him winning and that's the ultimate truth of his Career. I want Russ to actually get a ring.

[@michaelwhitten1272]

He is a good version of Bruce brown when he played with the Nuggets. Something the Nuggets lack

[@MikeWilliams-px4ci]

As long as he has the ball in his hands n not in lebrons or hardens hands he’s still a triple double threat he was taken out of his element since he left the wizards