Why Nikola Jokic Wanted Russell Westbrook

Low-key a fantastic move for the Nuggets. Russ is actually very good as an energy guy coming off the bench.

Would LOVE Westbrook and Jokic to win a championship together

They needed to add him. The bench would be an absolute disaster without someone who has experience as a floor manager. Who else where they going to get? He's also good insurance for Murray, who misses time frequently.

I've always wanted a redemption story arc for Russ, maybe next season if the stars align , Nuggets meet Suns in the west finals, Russ takes his revenge on KD and proceeds to win a ring. A man can dream.

Westbrook might actually be good for the Nuggets. I used to hate on him, but since he's left the Lakers he's really shown that he has so much more to give. I'm a fan of this trade.

As an OKC fan im so happy for brodie to thrive with the MVP

If jok wants him so do I 😤

I am a big Nuggets fan and listen to the DNVR pod every day. It wasnt really just a request to the FO out of the blue. Deandre Jordan is friends with Westbrook and brokered communication between Westbrook and Jokic. So they talked together a big before coming to the conclusion that he was good with it.

I'm so hyped! Literally my two favourite NBA players unite to play together! Let's go Denver!

I would love for Brodie to win a chip, and this is probably the absolutely best fit for him. Go Brodie!

Westbrook could fit into the starting lineup like an Aaron Gordon mini! It will be fun to watch.

This Jokic guy looks like he knows a little bit about basketball, so I trust him. But seriously, I wasn't always on Westbrock's side, but recently he has been able to impress as a player for the Clippers, especially on the defensive end. Great deal for the Nuggets.

It may not be the "right" move, but I do hope it works out for Westbrook. He has had a rough run, lately, and he is definitely one of the best to ever touch the roundball.

I might shed a tear if brodie win a ring this year

Russ is a rim runner, and the nuggets have tons of already great shooters. it would be an amazing fit especially in a 5 out system. leaves russ open for dunks and if they collapse you have tons of amazing shooters ready to splash it. as long as russ can change his game enough to be a primary passer vs his old rim running tactics, then it should be an amazing pick up for the nuggets. the problem with the lakers is they needed shooters, and they got russ which only hurt their offense with too many paint dominant players. excited to see how well he fits with jokic, and hopefully jokic can be a great tutor on the passing side of the game.

I was wondering about this because he's older, but you have me sooo much hope as a Denver fan.

people doesnt understand that he comes for a minimum and as the 5th or sixth best layer not second or third also u cant go wrong with 4 mil and hes better than reggie jackson

That "ruined window" joke at the start might be the best basketball joke I've heard lol.

2017 was by far the most exciting player in the league and I believe he still has some of that in him. A quick guy like him should be lethal with Jokic and some curl actions

I'm liking this signing more and more.