The Denver Nuggets will face the Toronto Raptors on Monday night and will look to earn their fourth win of the NBA season. Starting the season 3-3 through six games, the Nuggets are working on different roster combinations.

One of the new additions the Nuggets made this offseason was nine-time NBA All-Star Russell Westbrook. The 17-year veteran point guard served as Denver’s backup to Jamal Murray, but with Murray in the NBA’s concussion protocol, Westbrook was promoted to the starting lineup.

Getting his second start of the season Monday night against Toronto, Westbrook made NBA history by ranking 17th all-time in total steals.

Westbrook had five steals in Denver’s win over the Utah Jazz, earning him Defensive Player of the Game honors from head coach Michael Malone.

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Westbrook has been a very underrated defender throughout his NBA career, never earning All-Defensive honors but still being one of the toughest guards to play against. This has been especially noticeable in recent seasons, as Westbrook has often been counted on to defend the other team’s top guard.

Defense is one of the reasons the Nuggets signed Westbrook, and he has played at a very high level in that area to start the NBA season. Known for his triple doubles, playmaking, scoring drives and more, Westbrook now ranks 17th all-time in steals.

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