Russell Westbrook gets an ‘A’ for assists in Thunder win

 
BY MIKE BALDWIN | Published: October 29, 2009   

Kevin Durant said he knew this summer that Thunder teammate Russell Westbrook was primed for a special season.

"At those USA trials (for young rising players), that’s when he showed he could really play point guard,” Durant said. "I knew back then in (Las) Vegas it was going to be a good year for him.”

photo - The Thunder’s Russell Westbrook pumps his fist after OKC’s victory. Photo by Chris Landsberger, The Oklahoman
The Thunder’s Russell Westbrook pumps his fist after OKC’s victory. Photo by Chris Landsberger, The Oklahoman

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