NBA star Russell Westbrook has been making headlines again. According to Bleacher Report, the Miami Heat are focusing on adding big man depth to their roster over guards, possibly ruling out a move for Westbrook or Patrick Beverley. Meanwhile, Sports Illustrated posted a heartwarming video of Westbrook and former teammate Kevin Durant embracing after the Clippers vs. Suns game. The long-time teammates, who played together in Oklahoma City, looked happy to see each other.
Westbrook himself had a strong performance during the game, contributing 28 points, five rebounds, five assists, and two blocks. However, he also made headlines for a heated argument with a Phoenix Suns fan after the Clippers lost the game. The Suns responded by making changes to the arena, blocking off doors to the Club Gila River lounge located outside the visitor’s locker room, as reported by the New York Post.
Despite the drama, Westbrook received support from Skip Bayless, who praised his play despite his hands being “the worst of any point guard ever,” according to The SportsRush. Westbrook also took a subtle shot at his former team, the Los Angeles Lakers, while crediting the Clippers for allowing him to play through, as reported by Lakers Daily and Basketball Forever.
Westbrook’s resilience was on full display in the Clippers’ previous game, as he overcame poor shooting to make critical plays when it mattered most. He blocked Kevin Durant’s shot in Game 1 of their first-round matchup against the Phoenix Suns, as shown in a video shared by Sportskeeda.
As Westbrook continues to make headlines both on and off the court, his fans are sure to continue following his every move.
