Fresh off a season averaging a triple double and winning his first NBA MVP award, Russell Westbrook has no time for his Australian opposition.
The Oklahoma City superstar was asked about his upcoming preseason game with Melbourne United next week, and the point guard doesn’t think highly of the team.
‘I ain’t expecting s***,’ Westbrook said when asked about what his expectations were for the match.
Russell Westbrook was asked about his upcoming preseason game with Melbourne United next week, and the point guard doesn’t think highly of the team
The Oklahoma City Thunder superstar is known for his quirky fashion choices
‘I ain’t expecting s***,’ Westbrook said when asked about what his expectations were for the match with Melbourne
Westbrook also took a shot at Australia as a whole, saying he was ‘Team New Zealand’.
‘I’m with Steve, I’m New Zealand, I’m Team New Zealand. Just so you know,’ he said referring to Kiwi teammate Steven Adams.
The NBL and NBA have been playing a series of preseason games in the USA in a landmark agreement for the Australian league highlighted by a gluttony of Australian stars gracing America’s hardcourts.
Westbrook also took a shot at Australia as a whole, saying he was ‘Team New Zealand’. ‘I’m with Steve, I’m New Zealand, I’m Team New Zealand. Just so you know,’ he said
Last season Westbrook broke the record for most triple doubles in a season and became just the second player to average the feat throughout the season and win the MVP award
Westbrook is known just as much for his complete lack of a filter as he is for his incredible athletic prowess.
He has had several run ins with reporters, fans and other players on and off the court.
Last season Westbrook broke the record for most triple doubles in a season and became just the second player, after Oscar Robertson, to average the feat throughout the season.
The Thunder have had the most proactive offseason of any team in the league, acquiring All-Star forwards Carmelo Anthony and Paul George in trades to assemble a stunning offensive unit they hope will challenge Westbrook’s former teammate Kevin Durant and the Golden State Warriors.