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Former NBA MVP Kevin Garnett with some encouraging words for Russell Westbrook of the Los Angeles Lakers:

“I’ma pray for him, man,” Garnett said. “Russ, man, hold your head, man. I know how this sh*t can be, man. It’s a long year. Whatever you gotta do, man, find your love, and find your passions. Reset yourself and remember why you do this.”

So far, Westbrook is averaging 10.3 points, 6.7 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game while shooting just 28.9 percent from the floor and 8.3 percent from deep.