Russell Westbrook’s failed fadeaway shot reignited the “brick” comments on social media. During the final minutes of the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets on Thursday, the LA Clippers guard attempted a wild shot that sailed well over the basket and ended up behind the backboard. Despite the Clippers securing a narrow 102-100 victory, Westbrook’s miss prompted trolls and memes to resurface. Fans criticized Westbrook’s performance as he contributed only a dozen points coming off the bench.
On the game front, Westbrook ended with 12 points, six rebounds and five assists. Paul George led the Clippers with 28 points, four rebounds, and two assists. James Harden showed signs of his usual self with 20 points and eight assists as they overcame Nikola Jokic’s triple-double (36 points, 17 rebounds and 10 assists).
Speaking to the media in the aftermath of the game, a reporter asked Westbrook what it was like to play against Nikola Jokic, a “triple-double monster” like him. The 35-year-old had a blunt response:
“Ain’t nobody like me. Nobody like me. We’re gon stop that right there. Nobody like me. Nikola is a hell of a player, but he’s not me, I’m not him.”