The Oklahoma City Thunder‘s Nique Clifford knows what Russell Westbrook means to the fan base he is joining. He also knows what it is like to share a locker room with him. Now, Clifford is bringing a reminder of their…
Oklahoma City Thunder player Nique Clifford revealed he chose jersey No. 18 in part as a tribute to Russell Westbrook. Clifford explained the connection during an interview with Thunder reporter Nick Gallo following his recent trade from the Sacramento Kings on November 8.
Clifford and Westbrook were teammates in Sacramento last season, where Westbrook wore No. 18. Clifford cited Westbrook and Kobe Bryant as key basketball inspirations alongside his family, noting that wearing the number honors their time together as he begins his tenure in Oklahoma City.
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