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Report: Russell Westbrook 'appalled' by Rockets team culture, which revolves around James Harden

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by LosPollosHermanos, Dec 16, 2020.

  1. cmoak1982

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    Both?
     
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    Just to respond to this @justtxyank It's not misinformation. Paul is in OKC running the same offense he ran in Houston. The only difference is he's a better player that year. He went from not being able to take LOONEY in isolation defense to beating Rob Covington in iso situations. The Thunder's offense has no movement. He's not running anything drastically different that he did in Houston.
     
  3. DeBeards

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    Anyway,
    Congrats, he wanba be the boss n now got wht he want
     
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    Telling them to shoot long twos and to jack up threes even though they only make 20% of them. And to box out for him so he can pad his rebounding stats.

    Leadership.
     
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    I think he will slash a little less and pass more to Bryant.
     
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  6. DeBeards

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    It's time to be more mature, do a wht pg should do
     
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    So the best of lasted about a minute and a half? Seems about right.
     
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  8. rockets1995

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    Russell honestly is giving me a Headache.
     
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    He played 16 or 17 minutes lol.
     
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  10. RustyHarden

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    I'm just going to keep it 100. I've always been appalled by Westbrooks lack of court vision.
    His aggro drive thru lane slam dunks gave me a full chub.
    His jack up short twos. I'd say no no no yes.
    His spot up or any three point shots gave me chest pain.
    I will always respect his heart & passion but I'm ready to embrace John Wall.
     
  11. rockets1995

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    A Wild Horse with Eye Shutters.

    That is Russell Westbrook and the Basket.
     
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    I'm glad to have him of our team. The fact that he was salty when he had one of the best stretches of his career in his career while in Houston, it's pretty ridiculous. If he is giving the reins similar to OKC get ready for another 1st round exit.
     
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    Ive heard his IQ isn’t up to par and he’s not the most logical player. Although he might try to take the leadership role his thought process is irrational. Thus would explain his wild plays and actions in games specially at crunch time. Still doesn’t take away that he’s an amazing talent.
     
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  14. DeBeards

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    100% agreed.
    he can't control his himself, his hot temper could easily be used by opponents, esp at crunch time....either lose ball or a T.
    @D-rock
     
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    almost the same time of last yr i was so glad of having him on our team....
    @D-rock i luv his athleticism, mid-range shots, bulldog-style rim attacking as well as the retro style of hoop he presented in every game which is to show loads of hatred to opponent no matter who he is.
    unfortunately, the experiment proved to be a failure, between him n the beard, what's more, it seems end of the day he could never be a qualified pg controlling the tempo, distributing the ball to right person, preventing himself from making mistakes at crunch time.
     
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    Westbrook can practice and play as hard as he wants to and that's good but until he starts playing the game within the game late in games possession by possession he's not winning a championship either. He needs to humble himself and start breaking his own individual game down in the off-season while reviewing film in regards to decision making, shooting and playing off the ball.
     
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    LOL so we traded the wrong guy?
     
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    Russ taking a massive L so far looll.
     
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    OP was all giddy and giggling when making this thread, but look at Russ now

    How’s that culture in Washington?

    u know Russ is so full of sh*t when he’s fine with a trade to Washington, 1 of the worst organizations in the league for decades

    5 triple doubles so far, and 5 L’s

    Beal’s agent should be leaking that his client wants out any day now
     
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    Lol as great as Westbrook is at leaving it all out on the floor he still hasn't made the most important sacrifice that's necessary for a star player to lead his team to a championship and I'm seeing he has too much pride to do it.
     

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