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Russell Westbrook appreciation thread

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by tinman, Dec 2, 2020.

  1. IBTL

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    yeah i was going to say franchise and that one dunk..
    stromile swift was supposed to be that guy too
     
  2. R=$

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    Scotty Pippen is the worse Rocket ever! However WB is a solid second. Not very Classy! The instigator in this drama is Harden. He needs to take a long look in the mirror to improve his weakness and elevate his team mates to a higher level. Enjoy the cold in Washington!
     
  3. tinman

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    stromile swift was Joe Chee before Joe Chee
     
  4. tinman

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    it's actually a good fit cause he's playing for his old coach, Rockets legend Scott Brooks
     
  5. Verbal Christ

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    Came in injured and left injured. In between he did a decent job at times. Ooof that bad shooting was true. The power struggle with James was awkward. No ill will hope he does well in DC. Addition by subtraction in terms of chemistry alone.
     
  6. Reeko

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    he cares more about stats than winning at a high level

    dude literally had a 34% usage rate, tied for the 3rd highest of his career, and took 22.5 shots a game, the 2nd most of his career behind his MVP season

    it wasn’t enough for him

    I guess he had an issue because he wasn’t able to get 10 assists and 10 rebounds here? Foh

    go stat pad in Washington
     
  7. riko

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    Yeah so has harden ? This guy was acting like Russ was a multiple title winner
     
  8. treyk3

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    For a year I forced myself to like Russ out of my unconditional love for the Rockets.

    I never liked that he stole Harden's MVP with his empty stats. I don't know what caused him to hold out at camp but it definitely leaves a sour taste in my mouth that we basically threw away 2 swaps and a two picks for a failed one year run that ended with him throwing a tantrum (I never wanted Russ and thought it was a blatantly awful trade).

    He almost took Harden with him on the way out. I think Wall will convince Harden to stay. I don't know that it results in anything more than playoffs for the remainder of the contracts unless my guy Wood really turns into a high level all-star, but we know Harden likes playing with guys coming off of ruptured achilles so I think he signs that extension before appearing before the media.
     
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    He was a bad fit, but I still don't appreciate him asking out after just one COVID season. He wanted to come here and bailed immediately.
     
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    I didn’t like Westbrook before the trade and now I dislike him even more. One of the all time worst Rockets.
     
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    Lol good riddance..and I personally enjoy Westbrooks fire and aggressive approach to the game.

    Side note...Maybe..hopefully, John Wall will miraculously stay healthy and actually take and make some clutch shots for this team.
     
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  12. Will

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    Thank you, Russ, for allowing me, in your personal confrontations, to go back to rooting for Patrick Beverley.
     
  13. KingCheetah

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    He has won multiple scoring titles.
     
  14. riko

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    I hope you are trolling at this point lol
     
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    He has won millions of hearts and minds.
     
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  16. J Sizzle

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    One of the most disastrous trades in NBA history. I appreciate nothing about this man.


    Harden for 2017 NBA MVP
     
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    I won’t miss him a bit. That was a painful thing to watch and the tear down is just as painful.
     
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    Russ would rather put up stats with the ball in his hands and lose than work on his weaknesses and do what's best for the team and win.

    I hated his ass before the disaster trade and I hate him even more now, f**k him.
     
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    Thank You Russel for insisting to be traded :D
     
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  20. DaDakota

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    Like the man, hate his game.

    Good riddance Pippen part 2!

    DD
     

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