In the summer, the Celtics could acquire a tenacious Denver Nuggets guard known for his commendable motor to relieve stress from their starters. While Russell Westbrook has started 30 games with the surging Nuggets this season, he’s spent a good chunk of the year as a reserve.

Westbrook spent his first 11 seasons on the Thunder. He blossomed from a project player to an MVP winner. When he calls it quits and makes the Hall of Fame, expect him to don OKC's uniform. Everybody remembers their first love and the Thunder's shown that cliche also translates to professional sports.

Mar 10, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) gestures after a three point basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Paycom Center.

Denver Nuggets star Russell Westbrook addressed the criticism aimed at the team following their NBA loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander spoke on his MVP race with Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic after Sunday's 127-103 win. Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 40 points, eight rebounds, five assists, and three blocks.

Jamal Murray drops the dime to Russell Westbrook to get the Nuggets started. Jamal Murray drops the dime to Russell Westbrook to get the Nuggets started

While the main storyline of the series was the battle between the top two NBA MVP candidates, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic, there was a significant reunion that not many people were talking about.