“Two people on the list that ain’t played one f*cking NBA minute” – Ranking Victor Wembanyama ahead of Russell Westbrook is a JOKE, argues former Nuggets star

Kenyon Martin Sr. strongly criticized the NBA rankings for ranking rookie players like Victor Wembanyama above established stars like Russell Westbrook in the league.

“Two people on the list that ain’t played one f*cking NBA minute” – Ranking Victor Wembanyama ahead of Russell Westbrook is a JOKE, argues former Nuggets star

Victor Wembanyama and Russell Westbrook (Credits: NBA and ESPN)

Kenyon Martin Sr. shared his views on ESPN’s recent NBA rankings in light of recent events. Martin blasted the NBA rankings for placing rookie players like Victor Wembanyama ahead of Russell Westbrook in the league. According to the rankings, Westbrook was placed at the 94th position whereas Wembanyama was placed at 47.

Martin ranted over the Gils Arena Podcast about his disapproval of the rankings. He mentions that placing a player like Russell Westbrook who was also awarded the Most Valuable Player award in the 2016-17 NBA season in the 94th position is not justified and is in no way comparable to rookie players such as Victor Wembanyama.

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Kenyon Martin Sr. said, “Show me f***ing 93 other people better than Russell Westbrook in the NBA. You got two people on the list that ain’t played one f***ing NBA minute. How the f**k are they better than Russ? You f***ing idiots over there doing this bulls**t.”

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Westbrook’s career did take a hit with his move to the Los Angeles Lakers in the year 2021. The MVP wasn’t able to adjust to the dynamics of the team and had trouble playing alongside stars like LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Westbrook’s trade to the Lakers had fans intrigued about the star-studded trio it formed on the roster, but eventually, that took a hit in combination with a decline in his athleticism.

With rookie players being given the upper hand in the annual rankings, the MVP’s fame is in decline. but Kenyon Martin Sr. backed the star with facts on the Gils Arena podcast. The ESPN annual rankings always end up stirring discussions and a lot of players like Kyrie Irving and Kobe Bryant have shared their disapproval with this in open media.

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Russell Westbrook expressed his love for his fans who give their continuous support

The Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Russell Westbrook is known to be one of the greatest players of all time in the league. Westbrook who is known for his explosive game style and impressive athleticism was awarded the 2016-17 NBA and is also locked for being a Hall of Famer. Westbrook is known for inspiring a lot of aspiring athletes across the world.

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During a recent appearance against the Utah Jazz, Westbrook met a fan who wore four different jerseys of the star which caught the attention of the people around and Russ himself. After the game, the MVP went to the stand to surprise his die-hard fan in his own way. Russell presented him with a signed jersey which made his fans overjoyed.

Post his game against the Utah Jazz, Westbrook in a media interaction appreciates his fans and their continuous support. He said that he is very grateful for the love and support of his fanbase and he doesn’t take them for granted.

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