Nuggets' Russell Westbrook blasted with two-word insult about his ability | Sporting News

Russell Westbrook made two game-losing plays on Tuesday night in the Nuggets' double-OT setback against the Timberwolves. About 12 hours later, Fox Sports commentator Nick Wright trashed Westbrook's current playing ability. Wright called Westbrook a " net negative " when it comes to winning games in the playoffs at this point in his career.

"He has not been able to contribute to winning basketball in nearly a decade," Wright said. He's pretty much right. It didn't work with the Rockets, the Lakers or the Clippers.



It is a cool fit in Denver, where Westbrook's triple-double history joins with Nikola Jokic's current triple-double mastery. Follow The Sporting News on WhatsApp And Wright wanted to be sure we all know he still respects Westbrook's career. "Russ is an all-time legendary player," Wright said.

But in his opinion, not an all-world player any longer. MORE NBA: Knicks' Kevin Durant pursuit gets major update Steph Curry goes on shooting bonanza in 52-point brilliance Nikola Jokic makes MVP statement in career night.