In a recent exclusive interview with AllClippers, former NBA star Baron Davis expressed his admiration for Russell Westbrook and the significant impact he made during his time with the Clippers. Davis lauded Westbrook’s leadership and the infectious energy he brought to the team during his stint with the Clippers.
“Russ got love from the real people in this city,” Davis stated. “When you look at LA as an entertainment space, a media source, and what the national media picks up, he didn’t get the attention that he should’ve gotten [with the Lakers]. But he’s always got love here.”
Westbrook’s journey in LA began with the Lakers, but he found a new home with the Clippers after a trade and a subsequent contract buyout agreement. Despite not receiving as much attention in the entertainment-focused city, Davis emphasized that Westbrook earned genuine love from the people of Los Angeles.
“The Clippers needed that backbone and that energy source,” Davis continued, highlighting Westbrook’s leadership impact on the team’s dynamic. “His determination and will as a backbone, I think that’s what the Clippers needed.”
