Ivica Zubac remarks, “He gets out of his way, and he asks you about your family,” describing the great attitude that Russell Westbrook offers.
The impact Russell Westbrook had on the Los Angeles Clippers has received a lot of attention. Since James Harden arrived, Russ has witnessed a big drop in his minutes and role, but Westbrook hasn’t let that change how he tackles every game.
Ivica Zubac, a teammate, talked on how enthusiastic Russell is and how much positivity he provides to the group as a fantastic leader.
Zu said, “I don’t understand it,” during his participation on the most recent edition of Paul George’s podcast P.”He’s sixteen years old. The guy is head-hopping to the rim even before we warm up in practice. He exudes an insane amount of energy. He’s chatting to everyone, shouting, and rushing around talking as much as he can.”
It’s not just the game
Zubac thinks that Russ is more than simply a hoops enthusiast, despite his contagious enthusiasm. In contrast to some NBA players who are a tough person to talk to outside of the game, Westbrook is a genuine individual who makes it a point to ask his teammates how their lives are doing and to chat to them about personal issues.
However, Russ makes a point of asking you about your family, what you’re doing in your spare time, and other things. He never even got to know them. However, he likes to continually check on you,” Zu continued.
Additionally, Zubac discussed a game in which Russ became enraged with the Croatian center for ignoring a look that he ought to have taken. Ivica claimed that Westbrook advised him to try such shots without fear, even in the event that he fails. The Zu says you had to take a vet’s words seriously when they sound like that.
The culture was altered by Russ.
When George said that Westbrook transformed the team’s culture despite arriving in Los Angeles shortly after the 2023 trade deadline, Zubac’s Russ tales demonstrate that he wasn’t lying. PG continued, saying it was critical for the Clippers that the 2017 MVP take a cheap contract.
“He’s really important to the team,” George continued.”Even in the brief time he spent with us, my brother, his capacity to accomplish everything altered the entire society. The team really values him. His little stay with us, my friend, altered the entire society with his all-encompassing abilities in that short amount of time.”
This season, Westbrook has excelled even more. Russ volunteered to come off the bench when the Clippers struggled after getting Harden, to ease coach Ty Lue’s rotational burden.
The Clippers are in 4th in the Western Conference, only three games behind the leaders, after going 22-7 since that relocation. Despite suffering his poorest statistical season since his rookie year, Russ is more important to the game than ever.