Nuggets coach Michael Malone was the first to point out earlier this month that Russell Westbrook seems to play “a little bit harder” against the Clippers, the veteran point guard’s most recent team before signing with Denver last offseason.

Before signing with the Denver Nuggets, most believed that Russell Westbrook's NBA career is virtually over. To be honest, they cannot be blamed as Brodie had back-to-back underwhelming stints with the Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers.

Westbrook's latest triple-double serves as a reminder that he's found a comfortable spot with a Nuggets team that runs through Nikola Jokić.

Malone, following their most recent win against the Mavericks, presented Russ with the ‘Defensive Player of the Game’ Chain. The DPOG chain has become a staple for the Nuggets this year and Westbrook couldn’t get to wear it until Michael got in a small dig at his star player first.

Fans expected a similar conclusion to Russ' stint with the Nuggets, but he has slowly become an irreplaceable member of the organization. With that said, the Joker recently shared his honest opinion on what Westbrook's previous teams misunderstood about him.

Nikola Jokic and Russell Westbrook made history on Friday night after they became the second duo to post a 25-point triple-double in the same game in NBA history.

The NBA is always trying to find ways to bring that about. Like in this game (between the Nuggets and 76ers), in a perfect world, it’s Joel Embiid vs. Nikola Jokic.” Denver

The Nuggets are on a surge, largely thanks to the chemistry between Nikola Jokic and Russell Westbrook.Denver has brought out the best of Russ, a Russ we haven't seen in many years.The Nuggets

Russell Westbrook has displayed extraordinary chemistry with Nikola Jokic. But if he remains a starter for the Nuggets once they’re at full strength, who won’t?

Denver’s Nikola Jokic and Russell Westbrook made NBA history on Friday night, becoming the first pair of teammates to record a triple-double in the same game multiple times in a single season.

In addition to helping the Denver Nuggets secure their sixth win in the past eight games on Friday night, Nikola Jokić and Russell Westbrook made

The Denver Nuggets are having another great season and they look as though they will once again be championship contenders. Denver did not have the best start to the season, but they have been on fire over the past month.