NBA: What Every Team Should Be Thankful For In 2016-17

Oct 29, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (middle) during the national anthem before a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (middle) during the national anthem before a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 16, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) drives to the basket defended by Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (10) during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Oklahoma City Thunder

Good Russ

It’s been a bad last few months for the Oklahoma City Thunder, I don’t think anyone would say otherwise. However, the Thunder can be thankful for Russell Westbrook this holiday season.

Kevin Durant may have left during the offseason, but let’s not forget that not only did Westbrook stay he also signed a contract extension. Westbrook has been vocal about his desire to remain a Thunder, and he even put pen to paper. Gotta love him.

On top of his words, his actions are speaking loudly too. Westbrook is posting insane numbers through the first month of the season, and will undoubtedly be knee-deep in the NBA MVP race throughout the entire season.