You don’t need shoes to score when you’re a former league Most Valuable Player. In a battle against a dwindling shot clock, a talented defender in his airspace, and a stubborn shoe that refused to fit his foot, Russell Westbrook was forced to do what he’s done throughout his career: improvise and create. Recognizing his teammate’s inability to get open, the LA Clippers guard calls on his own number, stepping in rhythm to drain a 3-pointer to the joy of the crowd. Motivated for a “Rivals Week” duel against his former team, Westbrook was brilliant, needing only 17 minutes to light the Los Angeles Lakers up for 16 points, six rebounds, three assists, two steals, and three 3-pointers on January 23, 2024. · Jan 24, 2024