The Los Angeles Clippers seem ready for the upcoming season. Though the team missed out on landing James Harden but it does not seem like it has affected their spirits. The Clippers were all fired up and electrified during their training camp workouts and drills. And the reason behind that may be none other than Russell Westbrook.
A video of training drills from the Los Angeles Clippers training camp is making the rounds on social media. And fans cannot help but notice the impact Westbrook has had on the team, showering him with love and appreciation.
Russell Westbrook becoming a fan favorite
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The Los Angeles Clippers suffered a tough elimination at the hands of the Phoenix Suns last postseason. But the team looks healthy and ready to dominate the West in the upcoming season.
A video from the Clippers training camp started making the rounds on X, formerly known as Twitter. In the video, players were in a one-on-one matchup, trying to defend and steal the ball from the other.
The matchups were quite odd as we saw point guards going up against centers in order to expand their horizons. But what caught the fans? eyes was an energetic Russell Westbrook cheering on his teammates. He?could be seen dapping up his teammates, hyping and cheering them on. And fans could not help but appreciate and shower love on Westbrook ahead of their matchup against Lauri Markkanen and the Utah Jazz.
The Clippers will be facing the Utah Jazz in their preseason opener. So, it will be interesting to see how this healthy Clippers team performs.
Fans loving Westbrook’s energy
Russell Westbrook got traded to the Clippers halfway during the last season. Yet, he had an instant impact on the team and its players. Even Kawhi Leonard had praises for him recently in a press conference. But what was more impressive is fans hyping up Westbrook in the comments section on X.
One fan posted, ?Damn Russ might have been the key this whole time for the Clippers.?
Damn Russ might have been the key this whole time for the Clippers
— Prime – Enjoyer of #4 (@xPrimeHoops) October 7, 2023
While another fan commented, ?Russ looking like the team leader the Clippers never had. Love to see it.?
Russ looking like the team leader the Clippers never had. Love to see it
— Carushow (@fakecontenders) October 7, 2023
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A lot of the fans in the comments section praised Russ and many were excited to see this healthy Clippers team compete.?
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