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Wizards, D.C. fans give Russell Westbrook warm welcome in return to Capital One Arena

It’s been a tough season for Russell Westbrook.

The Lakers star has been regularly chided by Los Angeles fans and mocked by road fans for his diminished play — from his turnover-prone style to being rebranded as “Westbrick” for his inaccurate jump shot.

But on Saturday, Westbrook was greeted with a warm welcome from Wizards fans as well as a tribute video from his former team.

“I’m very appreciative of just the overall organization [and] the fans,” Westbrook said after the game, a 127-119 Wizards victory.