Russell Westbrook has addressed rumors about Christian Braun potentially taking his jersey number, emphasizing that there was no discussion or request regarding the number 0.
Russell Westbrook has publicly addressed the rumors surrounding Christian Braun and the potential transfer of his jersey number 0.
Russell Westbrook
| Position: | PG |
| Age: | 35 |
| Height: | 191 cm |
| Weight: | 85 kg |
| Birth place: | Long Beach, United States of America |
"Let's please leave our young star alone. CB [Christian Braun] and I never discussed him passing along the number 0. I didn't want, inquire about, or request the number 0 because I chose to mark this new change with a 'new' number," he noted on his Instagram story.
The media reported that Westbrook, who had recently joined the Denver Nuggets, had asked Braun to take on his previous number,0, and that Braun didn't want to give him his number.
Westbrook's comments come amid speculation and false stories circulating as the new NBA season approaches.
"The excitement of the new season has already begun, and unfortunately, I know that means the offload of many false stories. Not today!"
His statement aims to put an end to the rumors and refocus attention on the upcoming season.
In his message, Westbrook also expressed his enthusiasm for the new season and his commitment to the team.
"CB and I are locked in and ready to get things rockin' in the mile-high city!" he added, highlighting his readiness to contribute to the team's success alongside his new teammates in Denver.
