It’s hard to believe, but it’s been almost 10 years since Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant were teammates on the Oklahoma City Thunder. The last time the two played together was the 2015-16 season, eight seasons ago.

While many modern fans may not remember just how good Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook were together, former players and coaches have not – including former Denver Nuggets head coach George Karl, who made a statement on social media.

“It’s been a while but these two together was a helluva combo at one time 💪,” Karl said.

While this may seem like a random statement by George Karl, he’s been posting more and more about Russell Westbrook since the rumors of the former MVP to the Nuggets formed. In fact, Karl has been actively advocating for Russell Westbrook on the team. Just last week, he posted the following statement.

I” love Russ in Denver,” Karl said. “Puts the Nuggets back on top of the West. Russ is a tough dude, a dawg. A warrior. He brings incredible athleticism and experience. He will play great alongside and behind Jamal. Let’s go 💪”

Russell Westbrook has yet to sign with the Denver Nuggets, but it’s now become the worst-kept secret in the NBA at this point. All signs have pointed toward it happening, and now, everyone is just waiting for Westbrook to join the Nuggets.

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If you have an event taking place in the Denver area, email information to carlotta.olson@gazette.com at least two weeks in advance. All events are listed in the calendar on space availability.

Thursday

Music in the Gardens — With Mark Oblinger, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 17th Street Gardens, 1945 17th St., Denver; cpvmd.org/17thstgarden-events.

Discovery Park Summer Concerts — With Foggy Memory Boys, 6-8:30 p.m., Discovery Park, 20115 Mainstreet, Parker; parkerarts.org.

Summer Session — Ron Beatz at 7 p.m., Brown Liquor at 9 p.m., Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer St., Denver; larimerlounge.com.

“Friends in Mile High Places” — Parker Players sketch comedy revue, 7:30-9 p.m., The Bug Theatre, 3654 Navajo St., Denver, $20-$25. Tickets: tinyurl.com/yaxe664h.

SunSet Series: Eric Luba DJ Set — 7:30-10 p.m., BurnDown, 476 S. Broadway, Denver; burndowndenver.com.

Wyatt Flores — With Noeline Hofmann, 8 p.m., Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St., Denver, $25 and up. Tickets: axs.com.

Anna Moss & the Nightshades and Mama Magnolia — With Sound of Honey, 8 p.m., Cervantes’ Other Side, 2635 Welton St., Denver, $20. Tickets: cervantesmasterpiece.com.

Melissa Carper — With Lonesome Heroes, 8 p.m., Globe Hall, 4483 Logan St., Denver, $19. Tickets: globehall.com.

Bleed Moxie – Women’s Society Album Release Show — 8 p.m., HQ, 60 S. Broadway, Denver, $10. Tickets: hqdenver.com.

Helleborus — With Ashes for the Mute, Lacerated & Ob Nixilis, 8 p.m., Lost Lake Lounge, 3602 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, $15. Tickets: lost-lake.com. 

Gabriel Gravagno Trio – Tribute to Paul Motian — 10 p.m., Dazzle at Baur’s, 1080 14th St., Denver, go online for prices. Tickets: dazzledenver.com/#/events.

“American Dreams” Exhibit — Through Dec. 31, Molly Brown House Museum, 1340 Pennsylvania St., Denver, go online for prices. Tickets: mollybrown.org.

Thursday-Saturday

Leslie Lioa — 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 9:45 p.m. July 26-27, Comedy Works Downtown in Larimer Square, 1226 15th St., Denver, $25-$35. Tickets: comedyworks.com.

CARLOTTA OLSON, The Denver Gazette