Westbrook spent the first 11 years of his NBA career with the Thunder after being selected fourth overall by them in the 2008 draft. While he wasn't able to bring a NBA title to Oklahoma City, Thunder fans are forever indebted to Westbrook for making the team fun and exciting to watch.

Russell Westbrook received a warm welcome from the fans of the OKC Thunder as the Denver Nuggets guard makes a return to his former home ahead of Game 1.

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander watched Denver Nuggets veteran Russell Westbrook receive a standing ovation in his return to the Paycom Center in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinal series.