Russell Westbrook faces backlash from NBA fans for Clippers-Nuggets game

On By Littum

On Saturday night, the Denver Nuggets hosted the Los Angeles Clippers in Colorado.

The game was extremely close, but they lost by a score of 109-104 to drop to 0-2 on the new season.

Russell Westbrook had two points, one rebound, two assists, two steals and a block while shooting 0/8 from the field and 0/3 from three-point range in 19 minutes of action.

Via StatMuse: “Westbrook as a nugget:

2-18 FG
1-9 3P

0-2.”

Many NBA fans reacted to his performance.

@BIGMEM12: “He’s actually washed man wow”

@HaterReport_: “Russell Westbrook will single-handedly take down the Denver Nuggets lmaooo”

@OhYesHeDid24: “Westbrook’s first shot attempt in Game 1: Airball

Game 2: Airball again!”

@swishout: “One minute Denver thinks they are a dynasty, the next Westbrook is a staple on their team. Life hit them fast lol”

@twowayshai: “Russell Westbrook the game has left you my man. You’ve had a great career but it’s past time to hang it up”

@BosshogAZ: “I can’t defend Westbrook anymore man.. that was a good run my G. Be a family man”

The Nuggets play their next game on Monday night when they visit Scottie Barnes and the Toronto Raptors in Canada.

Denver Nuggets

24 October 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) releases the ball during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images / Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Westbrook is in his 17th NBA season.

In addition to the Nuggets, he has also spent time with the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, Houston Rockets, Oklahoma City Thunder and Washington Wizards.

The future Hall of Famer is a nine-time NBA All-Star.