The Denver Nuggets beat the Toronto Raptors 121-119 on Monday night for their second straight win. This was the second game that star guard Jamal Murray missed due to NBA concussion protocol.

17-year veteran point guard Russell Westbrook, who started again in Murray’s absence, finished the game with 21 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Westbrook also got the game-winning stop on RJ Barrett’s buzzer-beating attempt.

Since joining the Nuggets in free agency this summer, Westbrook has been praised by his new teammates for his talent on the court and leadership throughout the roster. This is especially noticeable among Denver’s young players because the former league MVP has already helped them grow.

Asked about this after the win on Monday night, Westbrook gave an answer that went viral on social media.

“I love seeing the growth,” Westbrook said. “I like to see mistakes, I like to see disappointment, I like to see troubles. I love to see joy, I love to see happiness. I love seeing all the mixed emotions because it’s part of the game. And not only that, it will teach you a lot about life.

This Nuggets video on Instagram has been viewed more than 170,000 times. Fans loved how Westbrook, who always prided himself on being a leader, reacted, especially to his younger teammates.

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