Dejounte Murray calls Russell Westbrook the greatest point guard ever
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 9:10 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
Dejounte Murray of the New Orleans Pelicans praised Russell Westbrook as the greatest point guard ever following Westbrook's retirement announcement via social media. Murray expressed disappointment that Westbrook did not receive a farewell tour, highlighting his contributions both on and off the court. He emphasized Westbrook's work ethic and passion for basketball while recalling his impressive career achievements, including 209 triple-doubles. Murray made these comments during the New Balance Beantown Elite Experience in Boston, where he participated alongside other NBA players. This event focused on mentoring high school basketball talent.
- •Russell Westbrook announced his retirement via social media video.
- •Dejounte Murray praised Westbrook, calling him the greatest point guard ever.
- •Murray wished Westbrook had a farewell tour to celebrate his career.
- •Westbrook finished with 209 triple-doubles, the highest in NBA history.
- •Murray spoke during the New Balance Beantown Elite Experience in Boston.
- 9:10 PMYahoo Sports — NBA news: Pelicans' Dejounte Murray gets real on Russell Westbrook as "GOAT" point guard
"BOSTON — The basketball world saw an all-time great call it a career this offseason Russell Westbrook announced his retirement via a social media video. The announcement stunned everyone, as the 18-year NBA veteran clearly had a lot more left in the tank and many believed he could still contribute, at a minimum, as a good veteran presence and […] The post NBA news: Pelicans' Dejounte Murray gets real on Russell Westbrook as "GOAT" point guard appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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