Whatever happened to the old-school, hard-nosed basketball when opponents hated each other and would do anything to win? The answer to this question is Russell Westbrook. Regardless of the situation when Westbrook takes the floor, he hates anyone who stands in his way of winning.
Westbrook’s contagious passion takes over the entire franchise, from his teammates to the fans. It’s his competitive drive which has continued to keep the team competitive. And it’s the nature of his reckless style of play which holds national attention. In The Ringer’s latest outlook on the Thunder, no outcome can be ruled out.