Nina Westbrook Calls Out ESPN's Russell Westbrook Disrespect

Originally posted on Denver Nuggets on SI | By Joey Linn | Last updated Sep 6, 2024 8:16 PM ET

Nine-time NBA All-Star Russell Westbrook is currently preparing for his first season with the Denver Nuggets. Despite having last played an NBA game in early-May, Westbrook was still brought up during an ESPN segment on Thursday.

In a discussion about Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson and Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, former NFL player and current ESPN analyst Ryan Clark brought up Westbrook.

“Lamar Jackson right now is like Russell Westbrook,” Clark said. “We watch Russell Westbrook throughout the regular season and even in the playoffs have these great statistical games… When he and Dame Lillard went head-to-head, and it got emotional, he couldn't make a shot… That’s the difference right now between Lamar Jackson and Patrick Mahomes.”

Sharing these comments on Instagram in a five-page collaboration post, ESPN created a graphic for Clark’s comments about Westbrook.

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This is far from the first time Westbrook’s name has been used by ESPN or another outlet in a negative light, nor is it the first time this has happened while the veteran point guard was unrelated to the topic of discussion.

This article first appeared on Denver Nuggets on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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