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Rivers: Westbrook 'deserves to be in the NBA'

October 21, 2025 06:36 AM

Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi assess Russell Westbrook's recent signing with the Sacramento Kings and how the former MVP's veteran experience and competitive nature will set an example for his teammates.

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