The career of Corey Brewer as the starting shooting guard for the Thunder got off to an auspicious beginning.

Playing alongside Russell Westbrook, Paul George, Carmelo Anthony and Steven Adams, Brewer turned in a 17-point effort and was instrumental in providing some of the energy that seemed to had been missing from Oklahoma City all too often over the course of the season.

If the one game is any indication of what Brewer will bring to Billy Donovan’s team, Brewer might be the missing ingredient.

After the Thunder’s blowout win over the Suns, he provided his thoughts.

“I think it’s perfect for me,” Brewer said of his adjustment to playing with the speedy Russell Westbrook.

“I love it, cus that’s what I do. I’m running right with him. It makes it easy on both of us, cus I run with him, he runs, and one of us is gonna get a layup.”

To Brewer’s point, on Thursday, the Thunder outscored the Suns in fast break points, 27-6.

Aside from Westbrook, Brewer also had some kind words to share on Steven Adams.

“I like playing with big Steve,” he said with a smile.

“He’s up on all the pick and rolls. He’s great. He doesn’t get enough credit. Everybody talks about , but Steve is the anchor.

“I love playing with Steve.”

Based on what transpired in Brewer’s first start with Oklahoma City, it’s probably safe to assume that his teammates loved playing with him, too.