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Does Russell Westbrook's polarizing game have a shelf life?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by asianballa23, Jan 9, 2020.

  1. topfive

    topfive CF OG

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    Wow. The media has begun sh!tting all over Westbrook now that he plays alongside Harden. Not entirely unexpected, but still weird to see...

    Last year, when CP3 was playing at about 75% of his capabilities almost all year long? Not a peep.
     
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  2. Greedydex

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    Yeah I remember everyone calling CP3 washed. Lol
     
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  3. topfive

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    Only on ClutchFans, though. You weren't hearing much of that around the league.
     
  4. macan

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    if you don't wanna get hated, don't come to Houston Rockets. that's pretty much it.
     
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    Dirk, Vince, Rose, Luka, even Tacko Fall and Alex Caruso types would be disgustingly hated if they were Rockets. Which is fine, but I get to have my hate right back at them too.
     
  6. tycoonchip

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    Good Article. Nailed it.
     
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    "We're very excited because we're winning games at a high rate and are on a good improvement curve," Rockets general manager Daryl Morey said. "Mike [D'Antoni] and Russ are figuring out the best way to attack other teams. When they double James, Russ has been punishing them. We've adjusted to doubles and been able to punish them more.

    "I see it getting better every game with Russ. I only see upside."
     
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  8. Mr. Clutch

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    Yes. 36 years old like everyone else
     
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    Someone read this and tell me they are excited that we gave up Paul and 2 first round picks. I will tell you denial is a helluva drug.

    Remember that dude who tried to call out Clutch in November? lol.
     
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  10. tycoonchip

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    Morey making his asset look good. Getting ready to trade.
     
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    If he doesn't improve that outside, he's going to be unplayable in 2 years.
     
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    Yeah the media was pretty hushed about CP3's play last year. But NBA fandom in any and all settings-social media, the barbershop, the workplace- relentlessly dogged Chris' performance all last year.
     
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