Denver Nuggets Star Point Guard Russell Westbrook has spoken out in response to rumors suggesting a possible conflict with his teammate. Christian Brownabove the jersey number.
Westbrook’s statement addresses rumors that Braun had rejected Westbrook’s request for the No. 0 which would have led to tensions between the two players.
Westbrook clarified in an Instagram post that he never made a formal request for the number 0 jersey, but that he consciously chose it No. 4 as a symbolic gesture to mark a new chapter and a new beginning in his career with the Denver Nuggets.
“Let’s leave our young star alone, please,” Westbrook said in the post. “(Christian Braun) and I never discussed him passing on the number 0. I did not want the number 0, did not ask for it or demand it because I chose to mark this new change with a ‘new’ number.”
Russell Westbrook has issued a clarification via Instagram. Via Instagram
Braun, a key player for the Nuggets
Christian Braun was a key player in the Nuggets’ championship last season. With the departure of Bruce BrownBraun took on a larger role on the team, averaging 7.3 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game.
Christian Braun #0 of the Denver Nuggets drives to the basket against Jaden McDaniels #3 of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second quarter of game five of the second round of the Western Conference playoffs at Ball Arena. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
Westbrook wants to adapt to Denver
Russell Westbrook, on the other hand, comes to the Nuggets hoping to contribute to the team’s success. Although his performance last season left much to be desired, Westbrook has extensive experience and skills that can be valuable to Denver.
Nuggets face challenges for next season
With the departure of Kentavious Caldwell-Pope And Reggie JacksonThe Nuggets need to fill gaps at the shooting guard and backup point guard positions. The team hopes Julian Strathmorewho showed flashes of talent in his rookie season, can step in and fill some of those gaps.
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The Nuggets open the 2024-25 season at home against the Oklahoma City Thunder on October 24th. It will be interesting to see how they adapt to the new squad and if they can repeat their success from last season.
