A nine-time NBA All-Star and the 2017 league MVP, Westbrook is also closing in on 26,000 career points. Following his 15-point outing on Friday, the NBA's all-time triple-double leader has 25,991 career points. The Nuggets and Lakers entered this contest tied in the loss column, making it a massive Western Conference battle.

Fans take to social media to react to Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook's performance versus the Los Angeles Lakers

Westbrook spent his first 11 seasons on the Thunder. He blossomed from a project player to an MVP winner. When he calls it quits and makes the Hall of Fame, expect him to don OKC's uniform. Everybody remembers their first love and the Thunder's shown that cliche also translates to professional sports.

In the summer, the Celtics could acquire a tenacious Denver Nuggets guard known for his commendable motor to relieve stress from their starters. While Russell Westbrook has started 30 games with the surging Nuggets this season, he’s spent a good chunk of the year as a reserve.

Jamal Murray drops the dime to Russell Westbrook to get the Nuggets started. Jamal Murray drops the dime to Russell Westbrook to get the Nuggets started