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Russ: I’m the best rebounder, passer, best defender at my position

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by dream2franchise, Dec 30, 2018.

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  1. Deuce

    Deuce Context & Nuance

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    It is pretty remarkable how HUGE Paul George is to OKC right now. I mean, it is not like PG is the sidekick. He is THE GUY. Westbrook is now the sidekick (though face of the franchise). PG is carrying that team. If PG was playing like last year's PG, with Westbrook taking the lead, OKC would be below .500 right now.

    RW always brings the energy. He can gobble up rebounds because of it. And penetrate to get assists to Adams. But what you are seeing right now is how Westbrook's game will age. Which is not well. If he can be "ok" with lessening the usage and let PG take over they could be ok. But when Westbrook goes HAM.....and his skills fail him...that is what you get.
     
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  2. bobrek

    bobrek Politics belong in the D & D

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    What does ‘scoring the basketball’ mean? Who invented that phrase and why is it still being used?
     
    #42 bobrek, Dec 31, 2018
  3. scolandry1

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    They've already played Phoenix four times. Currently last in ESPN's strength of schedule rating.

    He may be the best ever at grabbing uncontested defensive rebounds. During his "MVP" season, he was continually looking up at his box score stats in the arena. I guess that's his measuring stick...like it's some NBA 2K my player game stat pad edition.
     
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  4. Easy

    Easy Boban Only Fan
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    Yeah, he is also the best at his position in staring at the box score screen.

    Well, we have discovered a lot of things that Russ is best at his position!
     
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  5. KingLeoric

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    Westbrook: total reb 10.7, offensive 1.4, defensive: 9.3
    Steven Adams: total reb 9.9, offensive 4.8, defensive: 5.1

    Westbrook is a master of defensive rebounding I tell you.:eek:
     
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  6. BigBum

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    Harden is at his position?
     
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  7. BigBum

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    Harden is at his position?

    He is better than Paul at everything?
     
    #47 BigBum, Dec 31, 2018
  8. Roc Paint

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    Just like I said in the LeBron James self sucking thread. Opinions are like ***holes
     
    #48 Roc Paint, Dec 31, 2018
  9. daywalker02

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    He is the best at stealing rebounds from Adams Aquaman.
     
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  10. Deuce

    Deuce Context & Nuance

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    This IS a big factor too. They were lucky to have a SUPER soft schedule to start the year when RW wasn't healthy.
     
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  11. Lovemachine2000

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    Y'all misunderstanding Russ, when he says "his position" he literally means he's being the best Russell Westbrook he can be. He stopped comparing himself to the rest of the league with that tripp-dub plus MVP season.
     
    #51 Lovemachine2000, Dec 31, 2018
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    Whenever I see Russell Westbrook play Ricky Davis comes to mind every time I see him play, it's like they are related, they absolutely have the same mindset.

     
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    CP3 is a better defender and passer at that position. Harden is a better passer too. I call shenanigans.
     
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    Wait what? Delusional?
     
    #54 don grahamleone, Dec 31, 2018
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    So he's black Donald Trump?
     
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  16. Mr. Space City

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    damn the best defender got cooked in the playoffs last year by ricky rubio
     
    #56 Mr. Space City, Dec 31, 2018
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    I'm ok with him thinking that. Once you reach superstar status I think players should start thinking they are the man and is the best player in the game. It leads them to be competitive and show everyone what they believe is true. I mean look at Harden he said he will win b2b MVP and BSPN is reacting like how people here are reacting to Westbrick.

    It's different when a guy like Smush Parker says he is no 1 vs a superstar saying he is no 1. One has delusions of grandeur, the other has ambition.
     
    #57 roslolian, Dec 31, 2018
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    #58 xaos, Dec 31, 2018
  19. Pizza_Da_Hut

    Pizza_Da_Hut I put on pants for this?

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    Guys, it has to be true, his mom told him that.

    Also, my mom told me I'm the coolest guy ever, so everything mothers say is true.
     
    #59 Pizza_Da_Hut, Jan 1, 2019
  20. jim1961

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    Believing in yourself doesn't require proclamations.
     
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