Westbrook, never changed! From peak to trough, from star to substitute

On May 6, in the G1 of the NBA Playoffs Western Conference Semi-Finals, the Nuggets defeated the Thunder 121-119 away. Many people know that Aaron Gordon made a three-pointer and scored a decisive shot, but don’t forget that the player who gave this accurate assist was Westbrook.

Westbrook has always been a person who has kindness and grudges, and this straightforward personality is indeed much better than some stars.

The Clippers did not have sincerity to keep him last summer. Westbrook scored 42% of his three-point shooting percentage in the first round series and personally sent the Clippers home.

Now, Westbrook has come to the place where he has played for 11 years. In his eyes, there is no home and away game in this round of series, and there is applause everywhere. This has stimulated his adrenaline and cannot disappoint the fans who like him. Tonight he scored 18 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists, including a winning assist. In 2022, he scored the lowest performance in his career with a maximum salary. In addition, Westbrook's professional achievements were degraded. A star with a regular season MVP and a season-average triple-double player was not even selected in the NBA 75.

However, Westbrook is like a stunning young hero. From entering the league to now, from a first-tier star to a role player, he has never changed his attitude towards basketball.

Since you no longer have the explosive power of your peak, you should adapt to being a role player. But as long as he is allowed to play, he will always be the most competitive one on the court, even if he is 36 years old.

Westbrook is now earning a salary of 3.6 million yuan, and he has performed brilliantly. The team has won the lottery. He made a low-level mistake and the team has to admit defeat. After all, he is just a veteran with a basic salary.

Old Liu browsed an article online today, and his evaluation of Westbrook is particularly pertinent: "When Westbrook receives the maximum salary, his flaws are unbearable; but when he receives the basic salary, his rewards are far beyond the risk."

Westbrook reminds me of Bruce Brown during the 2022 championship. He is a master of chaos and plays the role of a disruptor. Maybe he will help the Nuggets knock down the Thunder~