Former Nuggets Coach Reacts to Russell Westbrook's Statement on Jersey Drama

Russell Westbrook has found himself at the center of conversation again

LA Clippers guard Russell Westbrook (0) warms up before the game against the Dallas Mavericks during game four of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: / Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Russell Westbrook has not even played a game for the Denver Nuggets, but he's already found himself at the center of drama that he has nothing to do with.

Earlier today, it was reported by Harrison Wind that Russell Westbrook would be wearing number four on the Nuggets due to Christian Braun refusing to give the number zero.

More uniform news: Hunter Tyson will wear #5 this season after giving #4 to Russell Westbrook. There was an inquiry by Westbrook into wearing #0, I’m told, but Christian Braun didn’t budge. Tyson gave Westbrook #4 free of charge. pic.twitter.com/7WK6L6C0GD

— Harrison Wind (@HarrisonWind) August 26, 2024

That report was immediately refuted by Westbrook, who claimed that those conversations with Christian Braun never happened.

"CB and I never discussed him passing along the number 0. I didn't want, inquire about, or request the number 0 because I chose to mark this new change with a 'new' number."

Russell Westbrook says he never asked Christian Braun for No. 0

Sticking up for his teammate 🫡 pic.twitter.com/WlqwNBhg8X

— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) August 27, 2024

Westbrook's response to sticking up for Braun was one that was met positively not just by NBA fans around the world, but former Denver Nuggets head coach George Karl.

"THIS is the exact kind of thing that has always made me a Russell Westbrook fan," Karl said on social media.

THIS is the exact kind of thing that has always made me a Russell Westbrook fan 👍👍@russwest44 pic.twitter.com/uxBPKyHH9l

— George Karl (@CoachKarl22) August 27, 2024

Little moments like these go a very long way in the NBA. These are the little moments that make so many in the league call Russell Westbrook their favorite teammate ever. It's why so many players like Paul George or Nikola Jokic are willing to go to bat for him. Hopefully, their belief in Westbrook pays off in another championship for the Denver Nuggets.

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