The Nuggets added nine-time NBA All-Star Russell Westbrook this offseason to help out their second unit, but the veteran point guard has emerged as a valuable starter recently. Denver head coach Michael Malone had nothing but praise for Westbrook following a strong showing in their win against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Nothing kept Russell Westbrook from looking familiar once mid-air on Wednesday night in Denver as the Nuggets held off the Thunder for a 124-122 win.

The Denver Nuggets took down the undefeated Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night, and former All-Star guard Russell Westbrook made a bold statement after the victory. "Right now they got the best record,

Russell Westbrook and head coach Michael Malone's partnership seems to be a match made in heaven, and it's paying off for the Nuggets.

If anybody knows how to sniff out a title contender, it's Russell Westbrook. The future Hall-of-Famer has been part of one for almost his entire career. Wherever he goes has aspirations of a deep playoff run.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are off to a 7-1 start this season but after their season's first loss, Russell Westbrook revealed he believes the Nuggets are a better team than the Western Conference top team.