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Russell Westbrook on passing to Nikola Jokic: “I don’t care if I turn the ball over 20 times”
by Osmond OMOLUby Osmond OMOLURussell Westbrook At all costs, Russell Westbrook is determined to make Nikola Jokic the center of the Denver Nuggets’ offense. The 36-year-old point guard highlighted his desire to go above and beyond to send the ball to the reigning MVP during the Nuggets’ 116-110 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday. According to Bennet Durando of the Denver Post, Westbrook declared, “Nikola Jokic is the best player on the court, in the world,” demonstrating his unwavering focus on delivering the ball to Jokic. Therefore, I will try to pass the ball to him 20 times. He went on, “I do not really care.” Following a fierce victory in which Denver defeated a formidable Sacramento challenge, Westbrook made his remarks. The Kings’ defense regularly gave way to Jokic despite his dominance, packing the paint with defenders. Westbrook is steadfast in his resolve to include Jokic as much is can, though. “I would attempt to do that as well if I were on the opposing squad. As he reflected on the difficulty of feeding the ball to a player who frequently attracts double or triple teams, Westbrook said, “As supporting cast, it is our job to make sure we help make the game easier for him.” Jokic, a…
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