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NBA Fans React to Nikola Jokic, Russell Westbrook Practice Video

Nikola Jokic and Russell Westbrook are creating a strong connection before the Denver Nuggets season.

Joey Linn

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) reacts after a play in the second quarter against the Phoenix Suns at Ball Arena.
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) reacts after a play in the second quarter against the Phoenix Suns at Ball Arena. / Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
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The Denver Nuggets will begin the 2024-25 NBA regular season on Thursday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. While it was an underwhelming preseason for the Nuggets, as they went just 1-4 in their five games, this is a veteran group that projects to be ready when the regular season begins.

Denver implemented some new rotation pieces this preseason, including nine-time NBA All-Star Russell Westbrook. Expected to begin the season as Denver’s backup point guard, Westbrook will also spend a good about of time with Nikola Jokic as he helps the three-time MVP with ball handling duties.

A video from Nuggets practice on Monday has emerged that shows Westbrook knocking down a three-point shot off a pass from Jokic.

Nuggets fans have been reacting to this video from Harrison Wind of DNVR.

Via @JohnavanJangle: "If he can shoot 35% from 3, give him a key to the city"

Via @donjazz45man: "Interesting… Russ shot looks a little different. Less dependence on legs and releasing much quicker and on the way up instead of a delayed jump shot release that is wildly inconsistent. I like it"

Via @beslaa44: "cleannn"

Via @WEG0NEGHOST: "Bang"

Westbrook works hard on his three-point shot every offseason, and this summer was no different. That work showed during the preseason, as Westbrook converted on five of his nine three-point attempts (55.6 percent).

Playing next to Jokic, Westbrook will have a lot of catch and shoot opportunities.

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Joey Linn
JOEY LINN

Title: Credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation Email: joeylinn52@gmail.com Education: Communication Studies degree from Biola University Location: Los Angeles, California Expertise: NBA analysis and reporting Experience: Joey Linn is a credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Covering the LA Clippers independently in 2018, then for Fansided and 213Hoops from 2019-2021, Joey joined Sports Illustrated's FanNation to cover the Clippers after the 2020-21 season. Graduating from Biola University in 2022 with a Communication Studies degree, Joey served as Biola's play-by-play announcer for their basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer teams during his time in school. Joey's work on Biola's broadcasts, combined with his excellence in the classroom, earned him the Outstanding Communication Studies Student of the year award in 2022. Joey covers the NBA full-time across multiple platforms, primarily serving as a credentialed Clippers beat writer.

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