The Denver Nuggets were in desperate need of a spark in the offseason after suffering a second-round exit in the 2024 NBA Playoffs, leading to one of the most underrated moves in free agency. The Nuggets took a flyer on veteran point guard Russell Westbrook,

After recording 21 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists against the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday, Westbrook is averaging 13.2 points, 6.8 assists and 5.1 rebounds in 38 games this season. Westbrook has started 17 games for Denver and is averaging 15.3 points, 6.9 rebounds and 8.2 assists in those contests.