Russell Westbrook, who recently signed a contract with the Denver Nuggets, is one of the finest players currently in the league. During the recent season with the Los Angeles Clippers, the standout player displayed some stellar skills on the court. However, the 35-year-old star, who recently opened up after joining the Nuggets, is often undervalued and criticized by the teams. In light of the criticism Westbrook faced, a former NBA player backed Westbrook during a recent interview with Joey Linn, the LA Clippers beat writer.
Oscar Robertson, a two-time Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, believes that Westbrook has been treated unfairly in the NBA. The former NBA player stated that despite being a passionate player who energizes teams, Westbrook does not seem to be receiving the recognition he deserves.
“For some strange reason, I don’t know why they want to keep blaming everything that happens on him. When he plays he is dynamic, he gives the team a spark. Then all of a sudden they don’t care for him, they don’t want him.” Robertson said to Linn.
After playing 11 seasons for the Oklahoma City Thunder, Westbrook was frequently traded to multiple teams after spending a few seasons with each one. The former NBA player criticized the teams for undervaluing Westbrook’s remarkable achievements.
Westbrook Views His Skills and Achievements as Divine Gifts
Robertson held the previous record for most triple-doubles, which was broken by Westbrook with 199. The nine-time NBA All-Star is the only player to have averaged a triple-double over four seasons. However, Westbrook believes that all his skills and achievements are a gift from God that should be honored. During a recent interview with Tec Liemert, he explained the actual meaning of the name of his clothing brand, “Honor The Gift.”
“The name. I wanted to be able to create something that inspires people and gives people confidence. I am a huge man of faith and I believe that we all have gifts and we should honor whatever gift that we have or God has given us. That is strickly how I came up with the name.” Westbrook said.
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According to StatMuse, the 35-year-old star averaged 11.1 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 4.5 assists in 68 games in 2023-24. Despite the team undervaluing his true potential, it will be fascinating to see what the Nuggets will have for Westbrook.
