Sam Presti has called Westbrook the most important player in franchise history. Could a reunion be on the cards?

Like a rock band touring the country, the Oklahoma City Thunder became a household name during the 2010s. They were frequent visitors to the national stage as a title contender. It helps that Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook were basketball supernovas to gain the small-market franchise some worldwide recognition.

The Nuggets did not play Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, or Russell Westbrook in this game. Christian Braun, Aaron Gordon, and Michael Porter Jr. were all in the starting lineup for Denver. While Westbrook is not suited up to play in this game,