{"id":98031,"date":"2024-09-27T13:22:57","date_gmt":"2024-09-27T17:22:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=98031"},"modified":"2024-09-27T13:24:15","modified_gmt":"2024-09-27T17:24:15","slug":"2-time-nba-scoring-champ-reflects-on-decision-to-sign-with-the-nuggets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/09\/27\/2-time-nba-scoring-champ-reflects-on-decision-to-sign-with-the-nuggets\/","title":{"rendered":"2-Time NBA Scoring Champ Reflects on Decision to Sign With the Nuggets"},"content":{"rendered":"

Russell Westbrook<\/span><\/a>, a two-time NBA scoring champ, and 2016-17 MVP signed with the Denver Nuggets this offseason as a free agent. During NBA media day and other press conference sessions this week, Westbrook opened up about why he wanted to play in Denver. His new teammates and coach also discussed what Westbrook will bring to a team looking to return to the NBA Finals.<\/span><\/p>\n

Russell Westbrook Reflects on Decision to Sign With the Nuggets<\/h2>\n

Russell Westbrook Talks About Denver Nuggets Decision<\/h3>\n

Westbrook is a great player and one of the greatest point guards ever. However, considering he has jumped from team to team recently, and his play and impact have decreased significantly, it’s understandable not to expect too much of the nine-time All-Star teaming up with\u00a0<\/span>Nikola Jokic<\/span><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>Jamal Murray<\/span><\/a>. Well, that’s not the opinion coming out of\u00a0<\/span>Denver<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Jokic and Murray have both spoken in high regard and respect for Westbrook this week. During their own press conference sessions, they repeatedly complimented his game. \u00a0Additionally, they praised who he is as a player and what he’ll bring to the Nuggets as a team. Clearly, coming from the two superstars, Westbrook isn’t going to be a bystander; he’s going to create energy and impact. He’s in Denver to win.<\/p>\n

Westbrook discussed his decision<\/a> to sign with the Nuggets this week, explaining why Denver was the best choice for him during a press conference.<\/p>\n

“The culture. Looking out from outside looking in. [The] Team has always been at the top of the Western Conference. Always in the hunt to win a championship, always play the right brand of basketball. I’m always at this stage of my career looking to play the right way regardless of the wins and losses. Playing the proper brand of basketball allows everyone to get involved.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

For a player who has never experienced the joy of winning a championship<\/a>, Westbrook seems convinced that the Nuggets provide him with the best chances of reaching that elusive career milestone.<\/p>\n

Michael Malone Lauds Westbrooks Game<\/h3>\n

The Nuggets’ coach, Michael Malone, also spoke confidently<\/a> about the team’s new addition, echoing Jokic and Murray.<\/p>\n

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