NBA Nuggets MVP center Jokic handed over a triple-double of 35 points, 22 rebounds and 17 assists on the 24th, and 36-year-old veteran Westbrook contributed 18 points to help the Nuggets defeat the Kings 132-123 on the road. Regarding Westbrook's outstanding performance with the Nuggets this season, Jokic believes, "It's just about letting him be himself as much as possible." ”

Westbrook

Westbrook has been with the Wizards, Lakers, Clippers and other teams in recent years since leaving his old club Thunder in 2018-19, and has also been reduced from the familiar starter to the bench, Westbrook started 11 of his 68 games with the Clippers last season, averaging a career-low 11.1 points.

After moving to the Nuggets this season, Westbrook has started 23 of his 44 games, averaging 13.1 points, 6.5 assists, 5 rebounds and 1.5 steals. Westbrook recently switched from the bench to starting guard, averaging 16 points, 6.8 rebounds and 6.4 assists per game in the last 10 games.

Jokic

Jokic noted that Westbrook is a great veteran and a great leader who has a great influence on young players, "Off the court, I think he's a really good guy. ”

"I'm thankful that they let me be here, and secondly, they've allowed me to continue to be who I have been throughout my career." Westbrook said after the game, "Honestly, I'm happy every time I play. I like to smile, I like to talk to the fans, I like to play. God put me in this position to do this, and I want to bring joy to other people while they watch. ”

Westbrook also spoke about his partnership with Jokic on the court, "My job is simple, if I'm on the court and the best player is on the court, I'm going to find a way to get him the ball. ”