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Russell Westbrook Reacts to Being Snubbed From Viral NBA List

Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook was left off a viral NBA list

Joey Linn

Mar 31, 2023; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum.
Mar 31, 2023; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. / Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
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Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook is one of best passers in NBA history. With 9,468 career assists, Westbrook ranks 9th all-time in this category. Westbrook has also led the NBA in assists per game three different times (2018, 2019, 2021).

While Westbrook's role was heavily reduced last season, playing just 22.5 minutes per game with many of them coming off the ball, he still averaged 4.5 assists per game. Despite playing so many minutes out of position, Westbrook was one of just four players last season to tally at least 300 assists in fewer than 1,600 minutes played.

In a recent post on Instagram, SLAM shared a graphic that asked their followers to choose the best passer listed. Despite Westbrook being 9th all-time in assists, he was not on the graphic.

Rarely responding to stuff like this, Westbrook decided to comment on the post, simply writing, "lol."

Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook comments on Instagram
Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook comments on Instagram / @russwest44 / Instagram

Westbrook's comment has over 2,300 likes, with many fans agreeing he was egregiously left off this list. Before his NBA career ends, Westbrook has a chance to become one of just eight players with 10,000 career assists. Also with 25,211 career points, Westbrook ranks 24th all-time in this category.

Often disrespected despite his accomplishments, Westbrook decided to acknowledge his glaring omission from this graphic that included several players he is far beyond as a passer.

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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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