Russell Westbrook is one of the most popular players in the NBA and is still a productive player at 35 years old.

The 2017 MVP was recently traded to the Utah Jazz (via the Los Angeles Clippers), and ESPN’s Adrian WojnarowskI reported that Westbrook is expected to sign a deal with the Denver Nuggets.

Following the news, Skip Bayless from FS1 revealed his thoughts.

Bayless: “I’ve been anti-Russ from the beginning. I have nothing personal against him. When you’re a high-volume three-point shooter and you’re at 30 percent of your career, it’s hard to live with that. When you’re the ultimate turnover machine, plus a bad shooter and plus a bad free throw shooter, it’s hard to live with that.”

Bayless also wrote on X: “To be clear, if the Nuggets do what Paul Pierce suggests and start Russell Westbrook at point guard, it’s going to be a DISASTER… and Joker will soon be saying in private, ‘What possessed me?'”

Last season, Westbrook averaged 11.1 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.1 steals per game while shooting 45.4% and making 3-pointers 27.3%.

Bayless has long been a critic of Westbrook.

In 2022, Westbrook challenged Bayless (on X).

Bayless wrote on June 23, 2022: “Lakers acquire a 2nd round pick, take Max Christie from Michigan State, who shot just 32% from 3 last season. Perfect! He fits perfectly with LeBron and Westbrick.”

Westbrook wrote on June 24, 2022: “Yoooo… watch your words. Don’t say anything here that you wouldn’t say to my face.”