Russell Westbrook Facing Backlash From NBA Fans For Clippers-Nuggets Game

Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook had a poor performance against his former team.

Sep 26, 2024; Denver, Co, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) during Denver Nuggets Media Day. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images / Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

On Saturday evening, 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 fall to 0-2 on the new season.

Final #MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/fmVjy6CmwF

— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) October 26, 2024

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

Via StatMuse: "Westbrook as a Nugget:

2-18 FG
1-9 3P

0-2."

Westbrook as a Nugget:

2-18 FG
1-9 3P

0-2. pic.twitter.com/WJdBA2r1um

— StatMuse (@statmuse) October 26, 2024

Many NBA fans reacted to his performance.

@BIGMEM12: "He’s actually washed man wow"

He’s actually washed man wow

— BIGMEM12 (@BIGMEM12) October 26, 2024

@HaterReport_: "Russell Westbrook gonna single handedly take down the Denver Nuggets lmaooo"

Russell Westbrook gonna single handedly take down the Denver Nuggets lmaooo pic.twitter.com/lkDa3MdWAG

— Hater Report (@HaterReport_) October 26, 2024

@OhYesHeDid24: "Westbrook's first shot attempt in Game 1: Airball

Game 2: Airball again!"

Westbrook's first shot attempt in Game 1: Airball

Game 2: Airball again! pic.twitter.com/ItkIHaNpAo

— Oh Yes He Did (@OhYesHeDid24) October 26, 2024

@swishout: "One minute Denver thinks they’re a dynasty, the next Westbrook is a main piece on their team. Life hit them fast lol"

One minute Denver thinks they’re a dynasty, the next Westbrook is a main piece on their team. Life hit them fast lol

— SWISHOUT (@swishout) October 26, 2024

@twowayshai: "Russell Westbrook, the game has left you my man. You’ve had an amazing career but it is past time to hang it up"

Russell Westbrook, the game has left you my man. You’ve had an amazing career but it is past time to hang it up

— 🌩️🏴‍☠️ (@twowayshai) October 26, 2024

@BosshogAZ: "I can’t defend Westbrook no more man.. it’s was a good run my G. Go be a family man"

I can’t defend Westbrook no more man.. it’s was a good run my G. Go be a family man

— Unc Shallah (@BosshogAZ) October 26, 2024

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

Oct 24, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) releases the ball in the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at 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.