FYI. Their offense isn't a problem. Never has been with WB leading the charge. Defense is a HUGE problem (Ibaka proving his importance).
I really want Harden to ballhog the crap out of these next two games and boost his scoring average. It really seems like that is the reason why Westbrook is taking so many shots...just selfish for the scoring title since he knows he isn't going to do anything in the playoffs. Cmon Westbrook. Poop on the court for your last game. No more than 15 points
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>The NBA has rescinded Russell Westrook's technical foul on Sunday, allowing him to play against Portland, per league. He has 15 for season.</p>— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA/status/587641932131803137">April 13, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Yeah, Westbrook talks about not caring about the scoring title or MVP but that's what they all say. Taking 43 shots in a game is just unreal. Granted, he does have to pick up the scoring load with Durant out, but OKC loses when he ballhogs. Westbrook himself said after a loss a few weeks back, "I need to trust my teammates more," then ballhogged for another triple double on the next night. For another loss. To be fair, I'm quite sure Morey helped milk every last ounce of sweat from Harden with, "Okay, we do have injuries this year....but this is your chance to shine, you can get the scoring title, you can be.....MVP." Leaving out the part about, "I'll have to leave you out on a limb until next season and Sergio Llull." Both players have had to embrace the "it's on me" mantra. They have different ways of going at it. Harden is the lackadaisical, lull-you-to-sleep, attack! guy. WB is the, "Teammates? What teammates? 94 feet, MEEP MEEP!" guy.
Can't happen. Westbrick doesn't care how many shots he has to take or how much it hurts his team, he's going to chuck till he gets his points.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Last night: Celtics' starting five: 50 points on 43 field goal attempts. Russell Westbrook: 54 points on 43 field goal attempts.</p>— Tom Haberstroh (@tomhaberstroh) <a href="https://twitter.com/tomhaberstroh/status/587586418739961857">April 13, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
It would be a shame if WB doesn't get to showcase his skills in the playoffs. He's all heart and desire and that's what the playoffs is all about. Plus, he will outplay Curry.
He showcases his chucking skills and his team suffers for it, that's pretty much the pattern. The NBA hasn't had a chucker of Westbrick's caliber since Kobe went away.
Yep he's fun to watch. No 2 players have to do more for their teams to win than Harden and Westbrook. Should be top 2 in mvp voting but we all know it won't go that way.
MVP involves winning. OKC hasn't won so WB has no chance of winning. But his individual brilliance will allow him to be top 5. He's been the most mesmerizing player this year that's for sure. He's like Kobe of 05-06. Dazzled the NBA fans despite being on a mediocre team.
I guess you just have a thing for hype. For the record, Andrew Luck is a very good player, one that shouldn't be compared to Westbrick.
