Russell Westbrook thinks he’s last All-Star picked, scores season-high
Jan 26, 2018, 4:21 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) celebrates a dunk in front of Washington Wizards center Marcin Gortat during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
(AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Even after a season where Russell Westbrook won the MVP, averaged a triple-double and lead the league in scoring, Westbrook was snubbed of being an All-Star starter for the second year in a row.
As if that wasn’t enough disrespect, he also found out he was picked last by LeBron James in the first ever All-Star Draft. Because of this, Westbrook came out Thursday night with something to prove and he took it out on the Washington Wizards.
Only one problem, he probably wasn’t picked last.
Russell Westbrook asked his thoughts about being picked on LeBron’s team, thought he was the last pick. Informed it was just an alphabetical list, he made sure to correct Melo who was heckling nearby. pic.twitter.com/gPMgPr91Kz
— Royce Young (@royceyoung) January 26, 2018
It seems as though some of the Oklahoma City Thunder teammates, the main suspects being Paul George and Carmelo Anthony, pulled an elaborate prank on Westbrook so that he would go crazy.
Not only was being last on the list bad luck for the Wizards, but John Wall’s name was right above his, making it even worse for Washington.
Westbrook, thinking he needed to show out Thursday night, was incredible as he scored a season-high 46 points while shooting an absurd 65.5 percent. The Thunder went on to win 121-112 in Oklahoma City.
However, right when we thought we got to the bottom of the story, James came out and jokingly said that Westbrook was indeed picked last.
'The only thing I know for sure is that Russ went last. He's crazy' — Brodie picked last for the ASG, according to LeBron 😂
(via @cavs) pic.twitter.com/W6Uw7nfaER
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) January 26, 2018
James better be careful with his jokes or else Westbrook might come in and set a new career-high against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Even though Westbrook might not have been picked last by James, he will definitely need to give LeBron some spelling lessons at the All-Star Game in February.
— UNINTERRUPTED (@uninterrupted) January 26, 2018
Since ‘Westrook’ and ‘Porzingas’ unquestionably won’t be showing up for the All-Star Game, maybe Devin Booker can fill in one their spots in Los Angeles.
