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USA Today via Reuters

USA Today via Reuters

Russell Westbrook is a player of his own kind. He is an athlete who can do everything on the court- score, rebound, give assists to others and still run back on the defense. His playing style is a rare sight. Westbrook is one whom you can build a franchise around. The 2017 Most Valuable Player also holds many records.

The Laker point guard has even averaged a triple-double in four of the last five seasons. A crazy feat, right? But what does the two-time Kobe Bryant All-Star game MVP has left to prove? After such a glorious career until now, you might think he may just rest and be an excellent veteran. Well, No. Him being Russell Westbrook, he always has the pressure of being better than the best. Check how he silenced his critics this time.

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Russell Westbrook is back

With a grim season last year and seeing his appearances on Shaqtin’ a Fool was more than in highlight reels, some said that RW is gone. Well, the highest earning player on the Lakers’ roster sent a strong message to the world. Russell Westbrook recently attended a basketball camp for kids. There, a video was posted on Twitter where he was seen throwing down a windmill dunk off a bounce by himself.

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The video certainly brings back the memories of old RW throwdowns and his freakish agility and strength. Twitter blew up after seeing the video. One user even reacted saying “Bruh still floating sheesh”.

This is how other basketball fans reacted to his dunking video.

Some fans even supported him by tweeting positive lines.

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With a rather silent season last year and trade rumors, he needs to prove himself again and show to the world the reason why he’s the highest-paid player in the Lakers.

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WATCH THIS STORY: 5 games which prove Westbrook critics wrong.

What do you think? Does Brodie deserve another chance to prove his worth to the world? Or should the Lakers looks for a championship and trade him? Let us know your opinion in the comments.