Kings’ De’Aaron Fox Gives Brutal Answer When Asked About Russell Westbrook Joining the Clippers

• De'Aaron Fox gave a savage answer when asked about Russell Westbrook joining the LA Clippers
• The Sacramento Kings spoiled his debut, winning 176-175 in a double-overtime thriller
• Fox and the Kings are having a great season and are on track to make the postseason for the first time since 2006

The Sacramento Kings and the LA Clippers played one of the best regular NBA games in recent years. They beat the Clippers 176-175 in double overtime, becoming the second-highest-scoring game in the history of the NBA.

In that game, Russell Westbrook made his highly anticipated debut for the Clippers, scoring 17 points and providing 14 assists. Kings star was De'Aaron Fox was asked about it and didn't want anything to do with that.

Fox became an All-Star for the first time this year despite being initially snubbed, rewarding his excellent performances for the third seed in the Western Conference.

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He scored 42 points and 12 assists, including the game-winning basket at the end of double overtime. Malik Monk added 45 from the bench.

Meanwhile, Westbrook made his highly-awaited debut for the Clippers. In 39 minutes, he had 17 points and 14 assists. He fouled out toward the end of the second overtime period.

Fox's brutal answer to Westbrook's debut

After the entertaining game, he was asked about Westbrook and what he adds to the Clippers. Fox responded with a savage answer which got people talking online.

“I don’t give a (expletive) who’s over there, it doesn’t matter… you see the league, the talent in this league, there are a lot of talented teams, obviously he added talent to this team, but we come in we worried about us,” via Clutchpoints.

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Fox is having a breakout campaign. The 25-year-old is averaging 25.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 6.2 assists, and 1.1 steals per contest in 54 games.

This is Fox's sixth season in the NBA, and is hoping to make the playoffs for the first time in his career. The Kings haven't made the postseason since 2006 but that drought may end this season.

They are currently the third seed in the West with a 34-25 record in 59 games, per SI.

Westbrook reacts to Clippers debut

Sports Brief earlier reported on Westbrook reacting to his Clippers debut after completing a contract buyout with the Utah Jazz.

Although the Clippers lost, Westbrook was happy to be involved in a wild game. He said he is ready to do whatever the team asks him to.

"Whatever is asked of me, screening, whatever, rolling, handling, whatever that may be. Cutting. Just try to do different things to impact the game and using my IQ to be able to make plays for others."