Russell Westbrook shocked the basketball world when he announced his retirement in the summer of 2026, closing out one of the best point guard careers in the modern era. But the discussions about his legacy are far from over, especially now that standout guard Dejounte Murray has dropped an absolute bomb, calling the 2017 MVP the greatest point guard of all time.
The Take That Shook the League
Murray, a standout guard who is now with the New Orleans Pelicans, isn’t one to hold back. He’s always been vocal with his thoughts, and this time, he’s making sure to give Westbrook “his flowers.” The 2017 MVP, despite not winning a championship, clearly left an undeniable impression. Murray sees Westbrook at the absolute peak of the position he plays, integrating plenty of lessons he’s learned from battling against him. Talk about a bold statement, right? Most folks would put Earvin “Magic” Johnson or Stephen Curry on that GOAT pedestal for point guards. They’re widely considered the greatest in NBA history.
Murray’s “Eye Test” Stands Alone
But Murray isn’t like “most folks.” He’s an “eye test guy,” someone who lives and breathes watching basketball. He’s got respect for the legends, saying he loves Magic Johnson, John Stockton, and Isaiah Thomas , those “old-school guys.” Yet, for Murray, Westbrook is just different. He told Tomer Azerly of ClutchPoints, “who Russ was and what he’s done, I think just on and off is just you can’t do that again, you can’t script that.” That’s a powerful endorsement. It speaks to something beyond stats, something about Westbrook’s raw impact and unique style that Murray clearly believes can’t be replicated. Murray’s not backing down; it seems he’ll always want to implement the lessons he learned from playing against Westbrook moving forward.
It’s a lofty statement, for sure. But Dejounte Murray has made his stance clear, putting Russell Westbrook at the very top of the point guard pantheon. As Westbrook steps away from the game, his legacy just got a whole lot more complicated, and a whole lot more legendary, thanks to a peer’s incredible belief. What do you even do with a take like that?
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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