NBA Fans Slam Russell Westbrook's Denver Nuggets Debut

Russell Westbrook had a tough showing in his Denver Nuggets debut.

Oct 24, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) drives at Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) in the second half at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images / Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

On Thursday evening, Russell Westbrook made his debut for the Denver Nuggets.

The Nuggets had a tough night and lost by a score of 102-87 to the Oklahoma City Thunder on their home floor.

Westbrook finished with six points, five rebounds, five assists, one steal and two blocks while shooting 2/10 from the field and 1/6 from the three-point range in 21 minutes of playing time.

Oct 24, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) dribbles up court in the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images / Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Many NBA fans reacted to Westbrook's performance.

@BuccStone: "Westbrook already in playoff form"

Westbrook already in playoff form

— Bucc Stone (@BuccStone) October 25, 2024

@suum24: "Just retire mane save what’s least of ya legacy 😭😭😭"

Just retire mane save what’s least of ya legacy 😭😭😭 https://t.co/ZPmhjD2yJG

— Hassan Haulcy (@suum24) October 25, 2024

@Smarty3385: "The most overrated basketball player in the last 20 years?"

The most overrated basketball player in the last 20 years? https://t.co/C9VNMcceJA

— Rob (@Smarty3385) October 25, 2024

@unanimous30: "Jokić already done playing with Russell Westbrook 😂 #NBA"

Jokić already done playing with Russell Westbrook 😂 #NBA pic.twitter.com/g55dFEF9B0

— unanimousmvp (@unanimous30) October 25, 2024

@BronsAura: "Man I'm smiling so hard right now can't believe we got rid of him and our biggest opps took him in 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏"

Man I'm smiling so hard right now can't believe we got rid of him and our biggest opps took him in 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

— 🜲 (@BronsAura) October 25, 2024

@PurpGolded: "Nuggets fans are in for a LONG season 💀"

Nuggets fans are in for a LONG season 💀

— 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐩𝑮𝒐𝒍𝒅 🏆 (@PurpGolded) October 25, 2024

@jake_anderson44: "Russell Westbrook is -16 and 1-5 shooting with 2 turnovers

Water is wet

They never learn

It is truly hilarious"

Russell Westbrook is -16 and 1-5 shooting with 2 turnovers

Water is wet

They never learn

It is truly hilarious

— Jake Anderson (@jake_anderson44) October 25, 2024

@DaKidGowie: "Once Russell Westbrook hate-watching appears on the timeline, you know the NBA season has officially begun. For once, let that man play in peace. 🙄"

Once Russell Westbrook hate-watching appears on the timeline, you know the NBA season has officially begun. For once, let that man play in peace. 🙄

— GOWIE (@DaKidGowie) October 25, 2024

Westbrook is coming off a year where he averaged 11.1 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 45.4% from the field and 27.3% from the three-point range in 68 games.

Following the Thunder, the Nuggets will play their second game of the season on Saturday afternoon when they host James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers.