Russell Westbrook is now the new face of loyalty for the people of Oklahoma City after the star guard signed a new three-year contract with the team this week. Should Kevin Durant congratulate his former teammate for that?
He’s not going to — at least not yet.
Durant was asked on Thursday by a reporter at the Rio Olympics if he plans on contacting Westbrook.
Durant on whether he'll contact Westbrook to offer congrats: "Nah, that's a touchy subject. I'll see once everything dies down." #Rio2016
— gary washburn (@GwashburnGlobe) August 4, 2016
That should tell you all you need to know about the current state of the relationship between Durant and Westbrook.
A Thunder reporter recently said Durant lied to Westbrook’s face about whether he was staying in Oklahoma City, though the reporter later admitted he misspoke. Durant also denied ever telling Westbrook he wasn’t leaving. Still, things seem a bit icy.
For Durant to openly admit he needs things to “die down” before he can reach out to Westbrook says a lot. Perhaps there is something to the report about Westbrook not being pleased with Durant’s decision to sign with the Golden State Warriors.
