Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook made NBA history against the Toronto Raptors.
The Denver Nuggets are facing the Toronto Raptors on Monday night and looking for their fourth win of the NBA season. Starting the season 3-3 through six games, the Nuggets are working through different lineup combinations.
One of the new additions the Nuggets made this offseason was nine-time NBA All-Star Russell Westbrook. The 17-year veteran point guard has been serving as Denver’s backup to Jamal Murray, but with Murray in the NBA’s concussion protocol, Westbrook has been promoted into the starting lineup. Getting his second start of the season on Monday night against Toronto, Westbrook made NBA history by moving into 17th all-time in total steals.Westbrook had five steals in Denver’s win over the Utah Jazz, earning him the Defensive Player of the Game chain from head coach Michael Malone.Westbrook has been a very underrated defender throughout his NBA career, never earning any All-Defensive honors, but consistently being one of the toughest guards to score against.
Defense is one of the reasons the Nuggets signed Westbrook, and he has been playing at a very high level on that end to start the NBA season. Known for his triple-doubles, playmaking, scoring titles, and more, Westbrook now ranks 17th all-time in steals.Title: Credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation Email: joeylinn52@gmail.
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