Russell Westbrook of the Los Angeles Clippers has been making headlines lately due to his impressive resurgence and athleticism on the court. Similar to Bob McAdoo’s Lakers tenure, Westbrook’s performance has caught the attention of Bill Simmons (basketballnetwork.com). In Game 3 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals against the Phoenix Suns, Westbrook flirted with a triple-double, scoring 30 points with 11-23 FG and 3-7 3Pt (CBSSports.com).
However, despite a valiant effort, the Clippers still lost to the Suns, and Westbrook took accountability for the loss (Sports Illustrated). In the same game, Clippers star Kawhi Leonard sustained a right knee sprain and will be day-to-day (ClutchPoints.com). Westbrook, along with Coach Tyronn Lue, has been candid about Leonard’s injury and his absence from the court (forthewin.com).
One of the most interesting storylines of the playoffs thus far has been Westbrook’s exchange with his former teammate, Kevin Durant. The two shared a funny moment during Game 3 of the Clippers-Suns series (forthewin.com).
Off the court, rumors have been circulating about Westbrook’s future in the NBA. The Miami Heat are said to be prioritizing adding big men to their roster over guards, leaving Westbrook’s contract in limbo (Bleacher Report).
Westbrook’s switch from the Los Angeles Lakers to the Clippers has been successful for him, and he has credited the Clippers for allowing him to play through his game (Lakers Daily). However, Westbrook’s exchange with a Suns fan has caught the attention of the NBA, which is investigating the incident (The Athletic).
Overall, Westbrook’s performance on and off the court has been newsworthy, with fans and critics alike watching his every move.
