Russell Westbrook<3

[therealtruth]

Team's not good enough. He won't win MVP but he has a good shot at scoring title.

[UZER]

The refs give Russell such a long leash. He berates them after ever single call against him. He even does when he gets the calls too.

Surprised it took this long.

[Horry Hipcheck]

This league should be embarrassed if they don't rescind Russ's technical foul, tbh..he's constantly targeted by the officials, the bias shouldn't cost him a game..

He showboats and mouths off after every play, tbh. It's almost inevitable that he racks up Ts

[UZER]

This league should be embarrassed if they don't rescind Russ's technical foul, tbh..he's constantly targeted by the officials, the bias shouldn't cost him a game..

:lol good one...good one

[ElNono]

587417778648440832

[UZER]

587417778648440832

Russell trying to plead he wasn't arguing of course, but you gotta sleep in the bed you made all season.

[K...]

Russell Westbrook scored 54 points on 43 shots, good for a 1.26 points-per-shot average. Over the past 30 years there have been 187 50-point games, only four of them have been less efficient.

Espn taking it to Russ. You know who two of those four are.... Mister Kobe Bryan. Can anyone prove that the chucker soul of Kobe migrated to Russ?

[spurraider21]

587417778648440832
he knows the league still loves the Thunder... remember how they got ZBo suspended for game 7?

[Cry Havoc]

Russell Westbrook scored 54 points on 43 shots, good for a 1.26 points-per-shot average. Over the past 30 years there have been 187 50-point games, only four of them have been less efficient.

Espn taking it to Russ. You know who two of those four are.... Mister Kobe Bryan. Can anyone prove that the chucker soul of Kobe migrated to Russ?

Devastating.

[K...]

And why do people think guests can't beat okc unless Westbrook is suspended? The current okc is terribly defensively. Lillard will pound them. Westbrook will chuck ask right, chuck out of the playoffs.

[exstatic]

And why do people think guests can't beat okc unless Westbrook is suspended? The current okc is terribly defensively. Lillard will pound them. Westbrook will chuck ask right, chuck out of the playoffs.

I think LMA may be out. He has some sort of foot thing going on.

[Mel_13]

And why do people think guests can't beat okc unless Westbrook is suspended? The current okc is terribly defensively. Lillard will pound them. Westbrook will chuck ask right, chuck out of the playoffs.

Portland has nothing to play for. They will probably rest any player that has even a minor physical problem.

[lilsupa]

I find this to be very interesting..... so out of the 90 shot attempts that Okc took Westbrook took 43 but only had 54 points, talk about not being efficient. Far fromn a team player in my eyes

[djohn2oo8]

The refs give Russell such a long leash. He berates them after ever single call against him. He even does when he gets the calls too.

Surprised it took this long.

Yep.

[djohn2oo8]

kobe quit on his team in the playoffs against the suns... westbrick quitting 2 games before the season ends :lol

but he got his points, so fanboys can cream their pants about that
Westbrook was never a team player. It's all about getting his stats.

[Mr Bones]

From OKC's perspective, this season has been a disaster in many ways, but the worst thing has been Westbrook's heroballing while Durant was hurt. The biggest problem this team already had was Russ wanting to shoot more than Durant, and now I'm sure he's more convinced than ever that he should lead the team in shot attempts. I wouldn't be one bit surprised if this is a bigger issue than ever next season, with the final result being that it turns out to be Durant's final season there.

[Mr Bones]

The refs give Russell such a long leash. He berates them after ever single call against him. He even does when he gets the calls too.

Surprised it took this long.


He showboats and mouths off after every play, tbh. It's almost inevitable that he racks up Ts

:tu

[heyheymymy]

WB is very talented but I wouldn't want to work with him. To much of a mixed bag and I don't know if you can reign it all in: throwing fits on the sidelines, yelling at refs, altercations with team mates..

Why go out and make trades to shore up depth if WB is just going to put it up 40 times a game? They never run plays, Brooks is terrible.

[TheGreatYacht]

587684147516190720

Kobe respects his game... I just can't :lmao

[Malik Hairston]

If Russ leads a team with Scott Brooks at coach, Anus Cancer as the 2nd best player, and Dion Waiters as the #3 scoring option to the playoffs in the West, then wow, just wow..

[Spurs9]

If Russ leads a team with Scott Brooks at coach, Anus Cancer as the 2nd best player, and Dion Waiters as the #3 scoring option to the playoffs in the West, then wow, just wow..

:lol

[djohn2oo8]

If Russ leads a team with Scott Brooks at coach, Anus Cancer as the 2nd best player, and Dion Waiters as the #3 scoring option to the playoffs in the West, then wow, just wow..

So he doesn't make anyone better then

[SpursFan86]

Not his fault Kanter is the worst defensive big in the league, tbh...and not even LeBron could make Waiters useful :lol

[Malik Hairston]

So he doesn't make anyone better then

Anthony Morrow has benefited greatly and Kanter, too..

There isn't really anybody else on the team:lol..they also play in the worst system in the NBA, of course..

[djohn2oo8]

Not his fault Kanter is the worst defensive big in the league, tbh...and not even LeBron could make Waiters useful :lol


Anthony Morrow has benefited greatly and Kanter, too..

There isn't really anybody else on the team:lol..they also play in the worst system in the NBA, of course..
Kanter is a turnstile on defense, yet he was still good on offense shootin above 50% for the season. Westbrook is taking 22 shots a game and hitting only 42%. That was even when Ibaka was healthy and shooting 47%.

[manufan10]

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VZJKUprWg98/U4qpIL9PuWI/AAAAAAAAjEk/8BeP_mKrruA/s1600/4.gif
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http://static.basket-infos.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Durant-Westbrook-Freshprince.gif

[Raven]

If Russ leads a team with Scott Brooks at coach, Anus Cancer as the 2nd best player, and Dion Waiters as the #3 scoring option to the playoffs in the West, then wow, just wow..

i'd say it makes kirby a barely borderline top 30 player in the all time list tbh

[Clipper Nation]

i'd say it makes kirby a barely borderline top 30 player in the all time list tbh
Damn, you're really overrating Kirby, tbh.

[Raven]

Damn, you're really overrating Kirby, tbh.

:cry

[therealtruth]

[QUOTE=manufan10;7929699]http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VZJKUprWg98/U4qpIL9PuWI/AAAAAAAAjEk/8BeP_mKrruA/s1600/4.gif

Amazing how having TD out there to get a crucial stop can make a difference.

[exstatic]

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VZJKUprWg98/U4qpIL9PuWI/AAAAAAAAjEk/8BeP_mKrruA/s1600/4.gif

Amazing how having TD out there to get a crucial stop can make a difference.

ISWYDT. Amazing how having an idiot who can't fucking shoot threes instead of Ray Allen can make a difference. If you watch the video of this from the inbounds, RW gets the ball on the right side of the floor with only Danny Green between him and the basket with about 13 seconds left. The left side is overloaded. So, what does he do? He dribbles over to the already crowded left side and chucks up a horrible shot off the shot clock.

[Mr Bones]

The Thunder are 3-7 in their last ten games. I wouldn't call that leading a team to the playoffs.

[Mr Bones]

ISWYDT. Amazing how having an idiot who can't fucking shoot threes instead of Ray Allen can make a difference. If you watch the video of this from the inbounds, RW gets the ball on the right side of the floor with only Danny Green between him and the basket with about 13 seconds left. The left side is overloaded. So, what does he do? He dribbles over to the already crowded left side and chucks up a horrible shot off the shot clock.

Yeah, I just rewatched the 4th qtr and OT of game 6 and Westbrook's heroballing is ridiculous. Most of the time, he's not even looking for Durant. They have no ball movement at all, which is unforgivable when there are two players with that much talent on the floor at the same time. Westbrook relies 100% on natural talent and 0% on BBIQ.

[Malik Hairston]

Damn, that shirt at the draft lottery <3..

[Johnny RIngo]

Tony just shot 38.6% TS in the playoffs. What happened to all the people that were bitching about Westbrook's efficiency?

[K...]

Tony just shot 38.6% TS in the playoffs. What happened to all the people that were bitching about Westbrook's efficiency?

Uh Westbrook was an mvp candidate. Parker was just trying to establish himself as above player replacement level. It's apples to carrots type thing

[ducks]

Tony just shot 38.6% TS in the playoffs. What happened to all the people that were bitching about Westbrook's efficiency?

what did westrbook shot this postseason???????????????????????????????????????? ???????????????????

[Johnny RIngo]

what did westrbook shot this postseason???????????????????????????????????????? ???????????????????

Westbrook has never shot below 50% TS in the post-season. You have to be at cancerous levels to shoot as poorly as Tony did this season.

[HarlemHeat37]

Damn, killed fashion week..

http://photos.vanityfair.com/2015/06/23/55897dddca2dc24e4d26feb7_russell-westbrook-marcelo-01.jpg

http://www.fashionmr.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/russell-760x440.jpghttp://morethan-stats.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Russell-Westbrook-Milan-fashion-Week-Salvatore-ferragamo.jpg

[Big Dog]

<3

[HarlemHeat37]

<3

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

Damn, killed fashion week..

http://photos.vanityfair.com/2015/06/23/55897dddca2dc24e4d26feb7_russell-westbrook-marcelo-01.jpg

http://www.fashionmr.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/russell-760x440.jpghttp://morethan-stats.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Russell-Westbrook-Milan-fashion-Week-Salvatore-ferragamo.jpg

Based on some of the posts in the Marjanovic signing thread I'd say there are a lot fellas in here who will like these pics.

[look_at_g_shred]

Ball dominant PG disgusting...

[BatManu20]

I wouldn't at all be surprised if it came out that Westbrook was bisexual, tbh. Wouldn't care either, but wouldn't be surprised.

[look_at_g_shred]

I wouldn't at all be surprised if it came out that Harlem was bisexual, tbh. Wouldn't care either, but wouldn't be surprised.

[TheGreatYacht]

Ball dominant PG disgusting...

[monkeypunk]

Ball dominant PG disgusting...

:lol

[SuperCam]

Ball dominant PG disgusting...

http://i.imgur.com/M50cBhH.png

:wakeup

[look_at_g_shred]

Ball dominant PG disgusting...

[look_at_g_shred]

http://i.imgur.com/M50cBhH.png

:wakeup
I like my Pg's to dribble out half the shot clock then run a two man game with the 4 and then throw up long two's tbh..

[dabom]

Lol

[lefty]

Ball dominant PG disgusting...

thisw isn't a Tony Parker thread, GTFO

[spurraider21]

thisw isn't a Tony Parker thread, GTFO
then why does brazil have the most posts in this thread?

[ElNono]

then why does brazil have the most posts in this thread?

player fan, tbh

[spursparker9]

http://www.sbnation.com/lookit/2015/7/13/8955317/russell-westbrooks-impersonation-video-guy-thunder-oklahoma-city-accurate-funny

Basketball player does hilariously accurate impersonation of Russell Westbrook

:lol

[Nathan89]

Nobody would have a chance if Westbrook was our pg tbh

[Brazil]

then why does brazil have the most posts in this thread?

Not even close tbh

[spurraider21]

Not even close tbh
http://i.gyazo.com/65e9fca4813770cf6ee1a3be8734d26e.png

[RD2191]

http://i.gyazo.com/65e9fca4813770cf6ee1a3be8734d26e.png
:lmao

[spurspokesman]

Westbrook needs to ease up on the feminine fashion.

[unleashbaynes]

Missing the playoffs<3

Chucking up 30 foot 3 pointers and air balling them in critical late game situations<3

Dressing like a bitch<3

[Big Dog]

Missing the playoffs<3

Chucking up 30 foot 3 pointers and air balling them in critical late game situations<3

Dressing like a bitch<3
You're irrelevant

[look_at_g_shred]

thisw isn't a Tony Parker thread, GTFO
Shut up faggot

[unleashbaynes]

You're irrelevant

Way to tell me

[Big Dog]

Way to tell me
Exactly you've been told you little fat faggot. Now never come back to this thread or forum. I've told you; hard.

[HarlemHeat37]

Exactly you've been told you little fat faggot. Now never come back to this thread or forum. I've told you; hard.

:lmao:wow

[Brazil]

http://i.gyazo.com/65e9fca4813770cf6ee1a3be8734d26e.png

:lol well done tbh

did not even know that there was a who posted function :lol

[BD24]

Missing the playoffs<3

Chucking up 30 foot 3 pointers and air balling them in critical late game situations<3

Dressing like a bitch<3
:lmao

You forgot shooting more shots than the best scorer in the nba when he is on your team <3

[unleashbaynes]

Exactly you've been told you little fat faggot. Now never come back to this thread or forum. I've told you; hard.

I'll bet big dog loves the big hog tbh.

[HarlemHeat37]

https://instagram.com/p/62fJXGiiIU/

:lol how can anybody not like him, tbh?

[Robz4000]

https://instagram.com/p/62fJXGiiIU/

:lol how can anybody not like him, tbh?

I hate his fashion sense. How can a grown-ass man go out dressed the way he does without being a faggot?

[K...]

Big difference here. Mr Tony parker, in his prime, would be banging swift. Russell has to go fan girl, buy a ticket. Better player, probably a better career too. And Tony was lucky to not live in the Instagram slut era. But for real, let's recognize game here.

[Hoops Czar]

https://instagram.com/p/62fJXGiiIU/

:lol how can anybody not like him, tbh?

Taylor Swift your nigga too? You realize your boy's gay as hell, right? Taylor Swift fan, Ernie Coombs clothing line, Mama's boy, etc.

[exstatic]

The cold hard truth is that RWs knee is on a straight course to become Wades knee in not too many years.

[apalisoc_9]

damn Russell is a cool man..Would love to hang out with him tbh.

[ducks]

damn Russell is a cool man..Would love to hang out with him tbh.

why do you think he is cool?
are you gay?
do you think he is funny?
do you think he has brains?
do you like his sisters?

[ceperez]

I used to not like the guy.

But considering how hard he worked last season without Durant, I think he deserves some praise.

About his fashion, it's a bit weird, however, kudos for him for having the guts to stick with his own style.

[SAGirl]

I used to not like the guy.

But considering how hard he worked last season without Durant, I think he deserves some praise.

About his fashion, it's a bit weird, however, kudos for him for having the guts to stick with his own style.

I have come to appreciate him too. He's about as alpha as you can get in basketball. Always plays with effort and to win. He has no coast-through-the-season state. Has improved his decision making a whole lot. He's one of those guys I will miss in basketball when his athleticism declines. Have to enjoy watching him play while he's going all out like he was last year. I wish him and Durant to be healthy this year. It's really a shame when the best players in the league get injured. It makes for a less fun product, when games are really no contest. I would have loved to have seen a fully healthy Cavs vs GSW last finals. As it was, the outcome was decided unless GSW choked. I wish all these playoff teams to be healthy this year. It will be epic.

[look_at_g_shred]

lol

[HarlemHeat37]

He's just too good, tbh..unstoppable..

A far superior player to Durant, at this point, too..

[ElNono]

He's just too good, tbh..unstoppable..

With Billy actually resting him now, he's gonna be scary... wouldn't doubt if he ends up being the league top scorer this season...

[JohnnyMax]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dl39qQH03lA

[dabom]

Tony is a cancer. Westbrook is an MVP candidate faggot. Lol

Dam. My takes sometimes. :lol

[dabom]

That team is playing without 30 mil in his roster. You a faggot real talk. Dleague roster to compete. Lol

Wow. :lol

[dabom]

Finals and wcf. You a fuckng retard. Am I the only person that sees he's a top 3 player in the league?

[dabom]

Would you trade Kawhi Leonard for Russell straight up right now?

[dabom]

No. Kawhi has potential to be greater. Real talk faggot.

[dabom]

Dude is an MVP candidate. Noone here understands just how godmode he's going. They usually harp on his fg%. :lmao how fucking outdated is that. No context what so ever. He is trying to score 40 every night. Have over half the team assist and try to rebound like a pf from the PG position all while harassing on defense. :lmao fuck all these losers who don't know basketball.

[dabom]

It went over your head. He is fighting for a playoff spot. Without ibaka and durant. You think the spurs would be even sniffing the playoffs without kawhi and tim duncan?

[dabom]

Did you see tony last year. :lmao Got carried by kawhi duncan manu and pop and all role players clicking. If we had westbrook. Watchout fourpeet. :lmao
So what if durant wins mvp, he still doesn't impact the floor like a big with great offensive power and great defensive skills. Comparing durant to a top 5 player all time. :lmao

[spurraider21]

wow 8 straight post meltdown

[dabom]

wow 8 straight post meltdown

Just bumping my old shit for giggles. :lol

Should bump your shitty takes tbh. :lmao

[K...]

Just bumping my old shit for giggles. :lol

Should bump your shitty takes tbh. :lmao

Dabom try mutlti quoting, that little quote plus sign

[K...]

Never mind. Trust me it works

[Brazil]

:lol premature ejac reaction

Westbrook when dialed and focused is easy top 3-5 of the league... he has yet to prove he is capable to keep his cool over a season

Untill now when you play OKC you still have hope dude will lose his cool, start chucking 10 bad shots in a row, forget his teammate and lose the game for his team.

If his coach can control him and help keep his cool during a PO run, OKC will ring... So far it has not been the case, compared to his potential he is a significant underachiever... Thread would call him a loser.

[Brazil]

^ just to make sure there is no misunderstanding I'm not saying he is loser but for me he is a clear underachiever...

[Maddog]

:lol premature ejac reaction

Westbrook when dialed and focused is easy top 3-5 of the league... he has yet to prove he is capable to keep his cool over a season

Untill now when you play OKC you still have hope dude will lose his cool, start chucking 10 bad shots in a row, forget his teammate and lose the game for his team.

If his coach can control him and help keep his cool during a PO run, OKC will ring... So far it has not been the case, compared to his potential he is a significant underachiever... Thread would call him a loser.

Good take. He is an absolutely prodigious talent. Up there with LeBron IMHO. If under reasonable control OKC is tough to beat. That's why I was actually modestly pleased with the game on Wed. Westbrook played to his potential and a Spurs team on the road not quite in sync almost won.

[Brazil]

Good take. He is an absolutely prodigious talent. Up there with LeBron IMHO. If under reasonable control OKC is tough to beat. That's why I was actually modestly pleased with the game on Wed. Westbrook played to his potential and a Spurs team on the road not quite in sync almost won.

In terms of talent and physical tools I fully agree, the closest thing is Lebron tbh... but when Lebron took shitty teams to finals and won 2 rings with a good roster, Westbrook went to one final.

Of course it is much easier to make the finals in the east but point remains lebron is a clear example of maximizing his talent while Westbrook has a clear tendency to waste it by being a bonehead when it matters the most.

[Agloco]

Dam. My takes sometimes. :lol

Sun shines on a dogs ass from time to time, broken clock being right twice a day, etc, tbh.........

[daslicer]

Just watch the highlight video of Westbrooks game against the Spurs. A few observations from the video. 1. The spurs were terrible at defending picks. Once OKC set a pick Westbrook was able to easily drive to the basket. The Spurs help defense has to be a lot better. 2. Danny Green got lazy a few times and allowed Westbrook to easily drive by him. 3. Westbrook hit a good amount of contested jumpshots. 4. Westbrook scored on every defender the spurs threw on him Ginobili,Green,Mills,Parker. 5. As much as people hate Parker his defense wasn't bad he did a decent job guarding Westbrook.

[dabom]

Parker defense so good, Dion waiters shat on him in the fourth.

[daslicer]

Parker defense so good, Dion waiters shat on him in the fourth.

Dion didn't wasn't able to drive to the hole against Parker so yeah I would say Parker's defense was decent. Dion hit two contested jump shots against Parker. Dion is a streaky player just like JR Smith. He has the tendency to hit bs shots every now and then. Unfortunately it happened against the Spurs.

[dabom]

Dion didn't wasn't able to drive to the hole against Parker so yeah I would say Parker's defense was decent. Dion hit two contested jump shots against Parker. Dion is a streaky player just like JR Smith. He has the tendency to hit bs shots every now and then. Unfortunately it happened against the Spurs.

Scrubs just happen to get lucky vs tony every time. No coincidence. Just luck.

[daslicer]

Scrubs just happen to get lucky vs tony every time. No coincidence. Just luck.

:lol Only in your delusional mind. Dion is not a scrub I have had him on my fantasy basketball team a few times during the last few years. He's a talented young player who doesn't have his head on straight hence the JR Smith comparisions.

[dabom]

Westbrook went off again. :lmao

[NameLess Scrub]

Unbelievable.. it's like he was playing alone.

High screen with Adams and go hard to the basket every time from the 4th quarter.
I also think the constant attention teams give to his drives to the basket makes it easier for the Thunder to grab more offensive rebounds

I like the Magic and I hated that they let him take a comfortable shot at the end of regulation after that great shot by Oladipo.

[Clipper Nation]

Alphabrook :worthy:

Best point guard in the league :worthy:

[unleashbaynes]

Alphabrook :worthy:

Best point guard in the league :worthy:

Curry is better.

[Horry Hipcheck]

OKC's just fucking ridiculous. And I mean that in a "they scored 139 points tonight and STILL got more than 50% of those points from just Westbrook and KD" way. It's almost like this is their default mode, and then they play the Spurs, and suddenly they're the one of the most potent, well-rounded offensive teams in the league. 18 points down against Orlando? No biggie, just let KD and Westbrook do everything, including tie the game from almost half court.

[Sean Cagney]

Dion didn't wasn't able to drive to the hole against Parker so yeah I would say Parker's defense was decent. Dion hit two contested jump shots against Parker. Dion is a streaky player just like JR Smith. He has the tendency to hit bs shots every now and then. Unfortunately it happened against the Spurs.

It always seems to happen against the Spurs, it's not a coincidence anymore when a scrub has a great game against them Slicer. Fortunately they have 5 titles and win a lot more than they lose or else it would drive a fan mad. The most flukish b.s. happens against the Spurs it seems.
OKC's just fucking ridiculous. And I mean that in a "they scored 139 points tonight and STILL got more than 50% of those points from just Westbrook and KD" way. It's almost like this is their default mode, and then they play the Spurs, and suddenly they're the one of the most potent, well-rounded offensive teams in the league. 18 points down against Orlando? No biggie, just let KD and Westbrook do everything, including tie the game from almost half court.
There a problem and a very tough match up for the Spurs. Those two on talent alone can carry a team to 50 plus wins.

[Texas_Ranger]

OKC's just fucking ridiculous. And I mean that in a "they scored 139 points tonight and STILL got more than 50% of those points from just Westbrook and KD" way. It's almost like this is their default mode, and then they play the Spurs, and suddenly they're the one of the most potent, well-rounded offensive teams in the league. 18 points down against Orlando? No biggie, just let KD and Westbrook do everything, including tie the game from almost half court.

I don't get it why they changed the coach. They are playing same style of basketball as before. They ain't winning shit this way.

[Horry Hipcheck]

There a problem and a very tough match up for the Spurs. Those two on talent alone can carry a team to 50 plus wins.

They are. It's no disrespect to those two players, they're immensely talented. Westbrook is obnoxious as all hell but he's a competitor. I just can't ever see that team getting over the hill in the playoffs. They've got good players, but at the end of the day most of the damage done by that team is done by Westbrook and KD. It's frustrating when the Spurs run into that buzzsaw, no doubt. I'm just baffled at a 139 point performance (an impressive comeback, don't get me wrong) where 80+ points are two players. It's ridiculous.

[Horry Hipcheck]

I don't get it why they changed the coach. They are playing same style of basketball as before. They ain't winning shit this way.

After two games, I mostly agree. New guy hasn't implemented many changes - OKC still responds to adversity by having Westbrook and KD put up anywhere from 40-60 shots combined. It makes for casually entertaining ball and some thrilling games, but I agree - they're not going anywhere unless their system changes.

[Sean Cagney]

They are. It's no disrespect to those two players, they're immensely talented. Westbrook is obnoxious as all hell but he's a competitor. I just can't ever see that team getting over the hill in the playoffs. They've got good players, but at the end of the day most of the damage done by that team is done by Westbrook and KD. It's frustrating when the Spurs run into that buzzsaw, no doubt. I'm just baffled at a 139 point performance (an impressive comeback, don't get me wrong) where 80+ points are two players. It's ridiculous.Spurs got em last time in the playoffs so you never know. They would give the Spurs a hell of a series again though no doubt. I agree I don't see them getting over the hump in the playoffs either and making the finals, but they will be a huge scare in a series on the way there for any team off those two alone being a dual threat.
After two games, I mostly agree. New guy hasn't implemented many changes - OKC still responds to adversity by having Westbrook and KD put up anywhere from 40-60 shots combined. It makes for casually entertaining ball and some thrilling games, but I agree - they're not going anywhere unless their system changes.

He probably figures those two can carry him man, easy job for him right now just using the same system and getting paid with all world talents like Durant and Westbrook. I don't think the coaching change was needed either.

[Horry Hipcheck]

Spurs got em last time in the playoffs so you never know. They would give the Spurs a hell of a series again though no doubt. I agree I don't see them getting over the hump in the playoffs either and making the finals, but they will be a huge scare in a series on the way there for any team off those two alone being a dual threat.

I've always felt that the Spurs suffer from a psychological effect against OKC. Chesapeake is loud, the Thunder are athletic and tenacious, while the Spurs are precise and systematic. Nothing freaks a team out more than trying to run a well-oiled machine in a hurricane. I think 2014 did a lot to show that the Spurs can impose their will against OKC and grind out those mentally exhausting wins.

[dweaver99027]

Efficient Russ = MVP

[ceperez]

I've always felt that the Spurs suffer from a psychological effect against OKC. Chesapeake is loud, the Thunder are athletic and tenacious, while the Spurs are precise and systematic. Nothing freaks a team out more than trying to run a well-oiled machine in a hurricane. I think 2014 did a lot to show that the Spurs can impose their will against OKC and grind out those mentally exhausting wins.

OKC are a very good team. Just based on what I saw in the season opener, I think Spurs have enough size and offensive options to handle OKC.

The top 4 teams in the West are Spurs, Thunder, Warriors and Clippers. All these 4 teams surprisingly are better than they have ever been and it will come down to which team is the most efficient and which team can shut down the other team.

[SASdynasty!]

Hahaha Westbrook took 36 shots! Last time Parker shot that many times he had a lot more than 48 points!

[Mr Bones]

Sure, Westbrook helped OKC beat a pretty mediocre Orlando in double overtime, but Curry's Warriors destroyed the Rockets by 20 in regulation... I'll still take Curry over Russell any day.

[Sean Cagney]

I've always felt that the Spurs suffer from a psychological effect against OKC. Chesapeake is loud, the Thunder are athletic and tenacious, while the Spurs are precise and systematic. Nothing freaks a team out more than trying to run a well-oiled machine in a hurricane. I think 2014 did a lot to show that the Spurs can impose their will against OKC and grind out those mentally exhausting wins.
Spurs were just on a mission that year and not going to be stopped, they were so focused they went in there in A TOUGH game 6 without Tony in the 2nd half and still pulled it off. They just were not going to be beat that year. OKC is what you said though and a big problem for the Spurs when you think of it, Russell and Durant routinely can go off on you and if they are hot that night you are probably going to lose the game.
Sure, Westbrook helped OKC beat a pretty mediocre Orlando in double overtime, but Curry's Warriors destroyed the Rockets by 20 in regulation... I'll still take Curry over Russell any day.

Curry is a nightmare to guard. Spurs do good against GSW though usually but I agree I would probably take Curry first.

[Clipper Nation]

An easy 22-11-11 for Alphabrook, and the win :worthy:

[HarlemHeat37]

<3

[HarlemHeat37]

<3 back to back <3

First player in nearly 60 years :wow

His All-Star Saturday outfit was MVP, as well..

[exstatic]

<3 back to back <3

First player in nearly 60 years :wow

His All-Star Saturday outfit was MVP, as well..

B2B MVP of a glorified scrimmage. Excellent!

[NameLess Scrub]

B2B MVP of a glorified scrimmage. Excellent!

One more example of his love for shooting everything :lol

[NameLess Scrub]

Spurs were just on a mission that year and not going to be stopped, they were so focused they went in there in A TOUGH game 6 without Tony in the 2nd half and still pulled it off. They just were not going to be beat that year. OKC is what you said though and a big problem for the Spurs when you think of it, Russell and Durant routinely can go off on you and if they are hot that night you are probably going to lose the game.

Curry is a nightmare to guard. Spurs do good against GSW though usually but I agree I would probably take Curry first.

Spurs also won 2 games with no Ibaka..

Guarding Westbrook is like guarding prime Lebron.
He will impose physically and you'll probably get called a foul if you try hard.
Then there's Durant, who'll have clear vision for a jump shot every time.

However, Spurs as supposed to have defenders to slow them down, specially in a series.

[Cry Havoc]

<3 back to back <3

First player in nearly 60 years :wow

His All-Star Saturday outfit was MVP, as well..

:lmao back to back headcase too.

Russell "out to prove" himself in a game that no one on the fucking PLANET cares about. Shows how fucking deranged he is. He's the guy at the YMCA who's team is down 13-2 in a game to 15 and he's taking people out at the knees when they go up, hoping they won't call a foul on him.

:lol You acting like it means anything.

[Sean Cagney]

Spurs also won 2 games with no Ibaka..

Guarding Westbrook is like guarding prime Lebron.
He will impose physically and you'll probably get called a foul if you try hard.
Then there's Durant, who'll have clear vision for a jump shot every time.

However, Spurs as supposed to have defenders to slow them down, specially in a series.Spurs would have won those 2 games with Ibaka in there imo but yeah I see what you are saying. Regardless Okc is a very tough match up.

[NameLess Scrub]

:lmao back to back headcase too.

Russell "out to prove" himself in a game that no one on the fucking PLANET cares about. Shows how fucking deranged he is. He's the guy at the YMCA who's team is down 13-2 in a game to 15 and he's taking people out at the knees when they go up, hoping they won't call a foul on him.

:lol You acting like it means anything.


I got to watch the condensed version and I see why the winner had almost 200 pts.

IIRC, the ASG was always played with relaxed defense, but they tried. Just not too hard.
This one was so relaxed it was becoming boring.

That MVP probably means less than ever, but Westbrook loves to shoot and these are the nights he gets to pad them with no consequences, plus he gets an achievement for the resume.

[Cry Havoc]

:lol

Westbrook chucks up THE WORST shot of the season in an important game.

:lol

Seriously, how can you believe this guy is not mentally unstable with this shot to end the game:

https://streamable.com/5u3n

:lmao

[Cry Havoc]

:lmao :lmao

22 points on 24 FGA.

Meanwhile Durant goes 11-17.

:lmao

Most overrated player in the L. PERIOD.

[HarlemHeat37]

25 points
20 assists
10 rebounds

:wow:wow

First player since Magic in 1988, tbh..

[DPG21920]

25 points
20 assists
10 rebounds

:wow:wow

First player since Magic in 1988, tbh..

So I asked this of some people on Twitter. There is no denying how great WB is. He grades out ridiculous in pretty much every advanced offensive metric. However, do you see his end of game decision making/reverting to worst self as too big of an issue to overcome with regards to winning a title?

[HarlemHeat37]

So I asked this of some people on Twitter. There is no denying how great WB is. He grades out ridiculous in pretty much every advanced offensive metric. However, do you see his end of game decision making/reverting to worst self as too big of an issue to overcome with regards to winning a title?

His poor shooting is the biggest issue, which exacerbates his questionable decision making..if he was a relatively good shooter, his late-game chucking would be viewed the same way as Kobe and some of the other volume-shooting wings of the previous era of basketball..

I wouldn't want Russy if I was trying to win a title, I've already said it several times in this thread:lol..he's just one of my favorite players, one of the most exciting to watch in the history of the league, a fashion icon, and he generates more subconscious/subtle racism than any other player in the NBA..

The amount of blame he receives is ridiculous, too, since Dominos Durant always gets a pass for his shortcomings for whatever reason..

[DPG21920]

He is amazing, I agree. I think KD gets a pass because he does everything Russ does, but with hyper efficiency and much more consistency. I mean, Russ/KD carry an absurd burden for their team. It's really quite ridiculous.

[Kawhitstorm]

I wouldn't want Russy if I was trying to win a title, I've already said it several times in this thread:lol..he's just one of my favorite players, one of the most exciting to watch in the history of the league, a fashion icon, and he generates more subconscious/subtle racism than any other player in the NBA..


If you replace Chris Paul with WestBrick the Cripples would be fighting for the 8th seed. Dude is no different than HarDone who puts up huge numbers by hijacking the ENTIRE offense. He doesn't know when to pick his spots & lack intangibles.

He has all the talent in the world to be like PRIME Wade but he chooses to play like Monta Ellis on steroids.

[Mnky]

Westbrook is having an amazing year and there really isn't anyone who can actually stop him but himself. 20 assist tonight. Leads the league in steals and triple double with green. Like harden? :lol He's 2ND in the NBA in assist I believe? Can rebound as good as any pg. Plus can give you 30 a night. Under a legitimate head coach, dude would have won an MVP already.

[sasaint]

Westbrook is having an amazing year and there really isn't anyone who can actually stop him but himself. 20 assist tonight. Leads the league in steals and triple double with green. Like harden? :lol He's 2ND in the NBA in assist I believe? Can rebound as good as any pg. Plus can give you 30 a night. Under a legitimate head coach, dude would have won an MVP already.

One of those guys I doubt could have ever co-existed with a "legitimate coach", tbh. That's what Lebron, Harden and Westbrook all have in common - not measurable on the court.
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[Mnky]

One of those guys I doubt could have ever co-existed with a "legitimate coach", tbh. That's what Lebron, Harden and Westbrook all have in common - not measurable on the court.
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Great coaches are great for a reason. These guys are like that for a reason. The coach usually didn't know what they are doing. If Kobe, Jordan, etc being two of the worse teammates and egotistical players could be coached.. so could these guys. Westbrook has drastically changed his game since he first came into the league as a shooting guard and turned into an amazing point guard. People don't give Westbrook any credit for fining his craft and developing into the player he is. LeBron has won rings with two other superstar egos. Harden is the only one who's a joke out of those three.

[Kawhitstorm]

Westbrook is having an amazing year and there really isn't anyone who can actually stop him but himself. 20 assist tonight. Leads the league in steals and triple double with green. Like harden? :lol He's 2ND in the NBA in assist I believe? Can rebound as good as any pg. Plus can give you 30 a night. Under a legitimate head coach, dude would have won an MVP already.

Last season happened when WestBrick led OKC to the lotto after Servant won an MVP after leading OKC to the 2nd seed without him while Harden led the Crockets to the 2nd seed & almost won the MVP under the tutelage of McFail.:lol (WestBrick lacks the "clutch" gene)

uHjFRSeSFC4

HarDone clowning on BOTH Servant/WestBrick:

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RkFgA8RSH7U

[ElNono]

Danny Green is guarding him tomorrow, right? RIGHT?

[Kawhitstorm]

Danny Green is guarding him tomorrow, right? RIGHT?

Who's going to guard Dion Butters?:wakeup

[JohnnyMax]

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-n_vgPNIvJtw/U4Z09qVcT8I/AAAAAAAAG_0/hQjTsewgI2M/s1600/west2.gif

[exstatic]

What a fucking baby. Detroit beats them last night, and Reggie Jackson has an exclamation point dunk to seal it. RW called him out for celebrating. You heard me. RUSSELL WESTBROOK CALLED SOMEONE OUT FOR CELEBRATING. What a fucking tool. Looked like he was going to cry in the interview.

[NameLess Scrub]

What a fucking baby. Detroit beats them last night, and Reggie Jackson has an exclamation point dunk to seal it. RW called him out for celebrating. You heard me. RUSSELL WESTBROOK CALLED SOMEONE OUT FOR CELEBRATING. What a fucking tool. Looked like he was going to cry in the interview.

Link?

[exstatic]

Link?

FOX sports southwest?

Found one:

YEAgoVRUU7o

[UZER]

What a fucking baby. Detroit beats them last night, and Reggie Jackson has an exclamation point dunk to seal it. RW called him out for celebrating. You heard me. RUSSELL WESTBROOK CALLED SOMEONE OUT FOR CELEBRATING. What a fucking tool. Looked like he was going to cry in the interview.

It's selective. He let Curry crip walk, salsa, mambo and didn't say a damn thing.

[NameLess Scrub]

FOX sports southwest?

Found one:

YEAgoVRUU7o

Thanks!

Seems to me he was a hurt. Would have looked more legit if he wasn't a big bloater.

[spurraider21]

It's selective. He let Curry crip walk, salsa, mambo and didn't say a damn thing.
he cuts curry slack because he's more light-skinned

[JohnnyMax]

Video of Reggie Jackson's celebrations that Russell Westbrook was upset about

https://streamable.com/qb4y

[NameLess Scrub]

I didn't mention, did you notice how Shaq goes against westbrook until he concludes reggie is an inferior player and therefore westbrook has the right to call him out for celebrating? :wow:lol

[ElNono]

he cuts curry slack because he's more light-skinned

non-threatening, Silver approved...

[BD24]

he cuts curry slack because he's more light-skinned
Tbh. IMHO.

[spursistan]

716019545509466112

Put a North Korean dictator suit and call it a fashion line :lmao.

Stupid people falling for this shit..

[TD 21]

I don't know what's more laughable, Thompson (not that he's one of their main culprits, but still) or Westbrook complaining about other people celebrating.

Even though Stanley Johnson shot back some today, I'd like to see someone, preferably a bigger, more established name, really rip into these disgraceful, hypocritical, assholes.

[ElNono]

http://i.imgur.com/tC4uWFW.gif

[spurraider21]

one of the lowest IQ players in league history, tbh

[Darius Bieber]

Rick Carlisle is the GOAT tbh

[SpursforSix]

No bucket

[Spurs_Be_Beastin']

Hahaha that's what they get for celebrating like idiots after every shot they make. The gods don't like detttt.
Go Mavs!!!

[TheGreatYacht]

What a low IQ POS :lmao

Rubbed off his tendencies on Reggie Jackson too; tbh

[keeferob25]

Rick Carlisle is the GOAT tbh

Easily!

[in2deep]

:lmao :lol :lmao

[in2deep]

"he's better than Parker" :lmao

[KimmyGib]

Rick Carlisle is the GOAT tbh

Calling Dion Waiters a super star was also a very nice touch.

[tholdren]

Video of Reggie Jackson's celebrations that Russell Westbrook was upset about

https://streamable.com/qb4y

reggie jackson and westbrook are the 2 dumbest players in the league. feel sorry for their coaches.

[HarlemHeat37]

Another example of how Durant gets a pass for everything, even in games where he was far worse than Westbrook, tbh:lol(and Westbrook was clearly better in their last playoff run)..

Durant may have had the worst offensive game in NBA playoff history, tbh..

[Obstructed_View]

Another example of how Durant gets a pass for everything, even in games where he was far worse than Westbrook, tbh:lol(and Westbrook was clearly better in their last playoff run)..

Durant may have had the worst offensive game in NBA playoff history, tbh..

tbh, I was cringing the whole time Westbrook brought the ball up on that last play. I breathed a sigh of relief when he dumped it off to someone else. Part of me expected him to shoot it from half court.

[HarlemHeat37]

tbh, I was cringing the whole time Westbrook brought the ball up on that last play. I breathed a sigh of relief when he dumped it off to someone else. Part of me expected him to shoot it from half court.

They don't really have any alternatives to Durant and Westbrook:lol..they have the worst supporting cast in recent history for a top-seeded team..

[spurraider21]

Another example of how Durant gets a pass for everything, even in games where he was far worse than Westbrook, tbh:lol(and Westbrook was clearly better in their last playoff run)..

Durant may have had the worst offensive game in NBA playoff history, tbh..
i started a thread after the 2014 playoffs iirc... regarding durant getting a free pass for the same shit lebron got crap for. don't think much has changed. they'll continue to blame OKC's cast, coach, etc.

but westbrook has serious mental health issues, imo, and he needs to get help

[SASdynasty!]

"he's better than Parker" :lmao
He shoots more. A LOT more.

[Obstructed_View]

They don't really have any alternatives to Durant and Westbrook:lol..they have the worst supporting cast in recent history for a top-seeded team..

Westbrook is so legendarily bad I think I'd rather have almost anyone else handling the ball in the clutch.

[Obstructed_View]

"he's better than Parker" :lmao

But Parker's the perfect point guard like Mo Cheeks on the 76ers.

[Hoops Czar]

They don't really have any alternatives to Durant and Westbrook:lol..they have the worst supporting cast in recent history for a top-seeded team..

It wasn't worse than the 2014 Heat and 2012 Clippers, tbh. Anyways, that supporting cast took the Spurs regulars to OT on the road so i'm thinking this is probably a slight exaggeration.

[HarlemHeat37]

It wasn't worse than the 2014 Heat and 2012 Clippers, tbh. Anyways, that supporting cast took the Spurs regulars to OT on the road so i'm thinking this is probably a slight exaggeration.

The latter part of your post is irrelevant(hundreds of examples of bottom-feeders beating/competing with great teams, including historically great teams), but it's pretty easy to make a statistical argument re: OKC's supporting cast, especially with Ibaka's decline..

The 2014 Heat were far better after their top 2(not even close, really), and the Clippers were probably better, as well(although they were a 5 seed IIRC, so they weren't a top-seeded team anyways)..

[TheDoctor]

When bae missed her period and says "We need to talk"
http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z357/GYR0MEISTER/Mobile%20Uploads/image_11.jpeg

[Kawhitstorm]

The latter part of your post is irrelevant(hundreds of examples of bottom-feeders beating/competing with great teams, including historically great teams), but it's pretty easy to make a statistical argument re: OKC's supporting cast, especially with Ibaka's decline..

The 2014 Heat were far better after their top 2(not even close, really), and the Clippers were probably better, as well(although they were a 5 seed IIRC, so they weren't a top-seeded team anyways)..

OKC is what they were in 2014 except they lost Reggie Jackson, Thabo & Fisher.:lol

Dion Butters ain't much better than Caron Butler & Kanters is a net negative, which makes him less valuable than Perkins who actually played solid post defense.:lol

[Kawhitstorm]

Another example of how Durant gets a pass for everything, even in games where he was far worse than Westbrook, tbh:lol(and Westbrook was clearly better in their last playoff run)..

Durant may have had the worst offensive game in NBA playoff history, tbh..

I've been saying Durant is the Black Dirk for a while now.

MVPee Dirk shot 2-13 for 8pts when the Duds closed 'em out in 2007.:lol

[Tully365]

http://espn.go.com/nba/statistics/player/_/stat/3-points/sort/threePointFieldGoalPct/seasontype/2/order/false

I can understand someone liking his playing style and his all out aggression, but it's pretty hard to defend his three point shooting... he has been extremely mediocre (at best) from three his entire career, and this season he took more threes than ever before, hitting a dismal 29.6% of them... doesn't this point to a deficiency is his decision making ability, which should, as he ages, be getting better & not worse?

[Hoops Czar]

The latter part of your post is irrelevant(hundreds of examples of bottom-feeders beating/competing with great teams, including historically great teams), but it's pretty easy to make a statistical argument re: OKC's supporting cast, especially with Ibaka's decline..

The 2014 Heat were far better after their top 2(not even close, really), and the Clippers were probably better, as well(although they were a 5 seed IIRC, so they weren't a top-seeded team anyways)..

The Heat were slightly better than average but were worse post All-Star break. The Clippers missed out on the 3 seed by one game :lol. They were 23rd in bench production that year.

It's also hard to make a statistical argument without stats to back it up. OKC's ranked 17th in bench production (not ideal) but that isn't even the worst among this year's elite (Cleveland - 19th). So, like I said, saying they have the worst supporting cast in recent history is probably a slight exaggeration after a poor performance.

[spursistan]

722250658628251648

Westbrook maybe low-IQ, but this is just a terribly coached team even with suspect depth..how do you only have 10 assists with gravity of players like Durant/Russ? :lol

[Tully365]

722250658628251648

Westbrook maybe low-IQ, but this is just a terribly coached team even with suspect depth..how do you only have 10 assists with gravity of players like Durant/Russ? :lol

I guess the important question is does this point to two different coaches not coaching, or does it point to Westbrook not being very coachable?

[TheGreatYacht]

722250658628251648

Westbrook maybe low-IQ, but this is just a terribly coached team even with suspect depth..how do you only have 10 assists with gravity of players like Durant/Russ? :lol
Westbrook's assists are deceiving, tbh. Casuals think he's a great passer but it's the opposite :lol He kills ball movement. The most ball dominant PG in the history of this league, and it ain't close.

[spurraider21]

of course casual fans like westbrook, they see monkeyball and think he's the best. i'm sure he's fun to watch for people who are fascinated by shiny objects or jingling keys

[gilmor]

Actually Westbrook in Spurs.. will be a major bitch-ass.

You guys will be complaining that Kawhi never get the ball..

He is the epitome of me- hero-ball type of player..

[ElNono]

Another example of how Durant gets a pass for everything, even in games where he was far worse than Westbrook, tbh:lol(and Westbrook was clearly better in their last playoff run)..

Durant may have had the worst offensive game in NBA playoff history, tbh..

It's funny because he actually passed to Durantula in the final play, and Durant choked the layup...

[Gervin44Silas13]

Chuckbrook is a ball hog he will NEVER win with Durant

[BillMc]

I guess the important question is does this point to two different coaches not coaching, or does it point to Westbrook not being very coachable?

That's a good question. How old is he 26? Maybe he'll grow up while he's still in his physical prime.

[TheDoctor]

Chuckbrook is a ball hog he will NEVER win with Durant

That’s their MO. That’s just how Westbrook and Durant are gonna play unless they have a real system. People (Presti) think you can stack talent and it just works. You need a coach to put players in a system, in a position where they can thrive and help them. And that coach has to get the players to buy in. It ain’t easy. Which is why coaching isn’t overrated as casual fans may think.

TBH, I was in the “Scotty Brooks is the Worst” clan but I gotta admit that there’s been a dropoff with Donovan, at least in my view. Billy Donovan is in over his head and it shows when in crunch time. OKC still don’t know what to do, they still living in this entropy like basketball blunt taking the most awful shots.

And not to mention that they’re one of the most predictable teams out there. It seems that their only plays are:


Westbrook’s drive to the lane and shoot.
Westbrook’s drive to the lane for a wild pass.
Durant’s jumper.
Durant’s drive to the lane.
Waiters' 19ft fade-away jumper.
Westbrook’s desperate “I’ll do whatever I want” jumper over 3 defenders (specially reserved for clutch/crunch time.)

[Gervin44Silas13]

That’s their MO. That’s just how Westbrook and Durant are gonna play unless they have a real system. People (Presti) think you can stack talent and it just works. You need a coach to put players in a system, in a position where they can thrive and help them. And that coach has to get the players to buy in. It ain’t easy. Which is why coaching isn’t overrated as casual fans may think.

TBH, I was in the “Scotty Brooks is the Worst” clan but I gotta admit that there’s been a dropoff with Donovan, at least in my view. Billy Donovan is in over his head and it shows when in crunch time. OKC still don’t know what to do, they still living in this entropy like basketball blunt taking the most awful shots.

And not to mention that they’re one of the most predictable teams out there. It seems that their only plays are:


Westbrook’s drive to the lane and shoot.
Westbrook’s drive to the lane for a wild pass.
Durant’s jumper.
Durant’s drive to the lane.
Waiters' 19ft fade-away jumper.
Westbrook’s desperate “I’ll do whatever I want” jumper over 3 defenders (specially reserved for clutch/crunch time.)



This is OKC's last hurrah I don't see anyone sticking around

[Gervin44Silas13]

Actually Westbrook in Spurs.. will be a major bitch-ass.

You guys will be complaining that Kawhi never get the ball..

He is the epitome of me- hero-ball type of player..


that's if hes coachable

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

one of the lowest IQ players in league history, tbh

The enigma of WB. The most athletic BB I have witness, yet one of the dumbest. If it wasn't for his extraordinary athleticism, he would be flipping burgers.

Shows you that High BB IQ (Pippen, Duncan, Bird, Gasol) wins you championships over extremely gifted athletic players with marginal to low IQs.

[hater]

That Westbrook turnver with seconds left in the game was oh so predictable :lmao

[Brazil]

To be fair, Westbrook is usually identified as the Alpha and Durant the Beta... quite normal he receives more shit than Durant.

For the rest Durant had yes two very bad games in a row (much worst than West)

[BillMc]

That’s their MO. That’s just how Westbrook and Durant are gonna play unless they have a real system. People (Presti) think you can stack talent and it just works. You need a coach to put players in a system, in a position where they can thrive and help them. And that coach has to get the players to buy in. It ain’t easy. Which is why coaching isn’t overrated as casual fans may think.

TBH, I was in the “Scotty Brooks is the Worst” clan but I gotta admit that there’s been a dropoff with Donovan, at least in my view. Billy Donovan is in over his head and it shows when in crunch time. OKC still don’t know what to do, they still living in this entropy like basketball blunt taking the most awful shots.

And not to mention that they’re one of the most predictable teams out there. It seems that their only plays are:


Westbrook’s drive to the lane and shoot.
Westbrook’s drive to the lane for a wild pass.
Durant’s jumper.
Durant’s drive to the lane.
Waiters' 19ft fade-away jumper.
Westbrook’s desperate “I’ll do whatever I want” jumper over 3 defenders (specially reserved for clutch/crunch time.)



This.


This is OKC's last hurrah I don't see anyone sticking around

And this!

[elemento]

Still the same excuses for this low-IQ player.

OKC will never win anything as long as Russell Westbrook is their PG. Dumbest superstar ever.

[Cry Havoc]

Another example of how Durant gets a pass for everything, even in games where he was far worse than Westbrook, tbh:lol(and Westbrook was clearly better in their last playoff run)..

Durant may have had the worst offensive game in NBA playoff history, tbh..


Another example of how Durant gets a pass for everything, even in games where he was far worse than Westbrook, tbh:lol(and Westbrook was clearly better in their last playoff run)..

Durant may have had the worst offensive game in NBA playoff history, tbh..

Who is giving Durant a pass? Who? He's getting ripped apart by the media for this.

http://www.sportspickle.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/KD-daily-oklahoman_1398966368767_4320806_ver1.0_640_480.jpg

Yeah, you're right, Westbrook always gets the blame.

Pretty terrible take, HH. I know you're in here trying to defend your boy but 8-22 against a team like Dallas is completely inexcusable, and if that were Parker you'd be in here with your minions excoriating him and laughing about it.

Odd that you rush to the player of another team's defense, but that's not unexpected.

Durant had his worst game ever, but that doesn't mean Westbrook was vindicated. He should be decimating a team like the Mavs, especially since he's now been branded the best player on the Thunder.


They don't really have any alternatives to Durant and Westbrook:lol..they have the worst supporting cast in recent history for a top-seeded team..

:lol the argument Kobestans make when he refuses to pass the ball.

[dabom]

Would you trade Kawhi Leonard for Russell straight up right now?


No. Kawhi has potential to be greater. Real talk faggot.

:wow

[ElNono]

Who is giving Durant a pass? Who? He's getting ripped apart by the media for this.

http://www.sportspickle.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/KD-daily-oklahoman_1398966368767_4320806_ver1.0_640_480.jpg

Didn't they apologize to him for this? :lol

http://www.si.com/nba/point-forward/2014/05/01/oklahoman-apologizes-calling-thunders-kevin-durant-mr-unreliable

[HarlemHeat37]

Who is giving Durant a pass? Who? He's getting ripped apart by the media for this.

http://www.sportspickle.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/KD-daily-oklahoman_1398966368767_4320806_ver1.0_640_480.jpg

Yeah, you're right, Westbrook always gets the blame.

Pretty terrible take, HH. I know you're in here trying to defend your boy but 8-22 against a team like Dallas is completely inexcusable, and if that were Parker you'd be in here with your minions excoriating him and laughing about it.

Odd that you rush to the player of another team's defense, but that's not unexpected.

Durant had his worst game ever, but that doesn't mean Westbrook was vindicated. He should be decimating a team like the Mavs, especially since he's now been branded the best player on the Thunder.



:lol the argument Kobestans make when he refuses to pass the ball.

This is one of the most biased posts I've ever seen on this forum, tbh:lol

If you think Durant gets anywhere near the amount of blame as Westbrook, you're delusional, bro..

Durant is one of the most media-protected superstars in recent history, only rivaled by Chris Paul..for a player that has only been to 1 Finals and has lost several series' where his team was favored, he doesn't receive anywhere near the blame as his peers have received..

You pointed out 1 example of Durant receiving criticism, and in case you don't remember, the publication that ran that picture/article got blasted by everybody and had to apologize to Durant:lol

Blaming Westbrook when he struggles is fine, but constantly ignoring Durant's choking in big games/moments is pretty typical of people like you, tbh..he just had 1 of the worst games we've ever seen for a superstar in the playoffs, yet still didn't receive Westbrook-like scrutiny:lol..also, let's not ignore that Westbrook was easily better than Durant in their last playoff run(2014), yet all people could focus on was Westbrook's stupid shot in game 6 vs. the Spurs(conveniently ignoring the Servant dribbling the ball off his foot and blowing the game:lol)

The best part of your post? Durant himself has acknowledged the ridiculous amount of blame that Westbrook receives:lol..not just once, but many times..he even fought back tears during his MVP speech when he began to discuss the unfair/borderline-racist criticism Russ receives..

[Gervin44Silas13]

[QUOTE=HarlemHeat37;8540532]This is one of the most biased posts I've ever seen on this forum, tbh:lol

If you think Durant gets anywhere near the amount of blame as Westbrook, you're delusional, bro..

Durant is one of the most media-protected superstars in recent history, only rivaled by Chris Paul..for a player that has only been to 1 Finals and has lost several series' where his team was favored, he doesn't receive anywhere near the blame as his peers have received..

You pointed out 1 example of Durant receiving criticism, and in case you don't remember, the publication that ran that picture/article got blasted by everybody and had to apologize to Durant:lol




KD has this lovehate affair with the Okie from Muskogie media....man up and stop crying like a bitch

[Gervin44Silas13]

This is one of the most biased posts I've ever seen on this forum, tbh:lol

If you think Durant gets anywhere near the amount of blame as Westbrook, you're delusional, bro..

Durant is one of the most media-protected superstars in recent history, only rivaled by Chris Paul..for a player that has only been to 1 Finals and has lost several series' where his team was favored, he doesn't receive anywhere near the blame as his peers have received..

You pointed out 1 example of Durant receiving criticism, and in case you don't remember, the publication that ran that picture/article got blasted by everybody and had to apologize to Durant:lol

Blaming Westbrook when he struggles is fine, but constantly ignoring Durant's choking in big games/moments is pretty typical of people like you, tbh..he just had 1 of the worst games we've ever seen for a superstar in the playoffs, yet still didn't receive Westbrook-like scrutiny:lol..also, let's not ignore that Westbrook was easily better than Durant in their last playoff run(2014), yet all people could focus on was Westbrook's stupid shot in game 6 vs. the Spurs(conveniently ignoring the Servant dribbling the ball off his foot and blowing the game:lol)

The best part of your post? Durant himself has acknowledged the ridiculous amount of blame that Westbrook receives:lol..not just once, but many times..he even fought back tears during his MVP speech when he began to discuss the unfair/borderline-racist criticism Russ receives..


KD has this lovehate affair with the Okie from Muskogie media....he needs to man up and stop crying like a bitch when they cut into his vagina

[TD 21]

Still the same excuses for this low-IQ player.

OKC will never win anything as long as Russell Westbrook is their PG. Dumbest superstar ever.

:tu

[K...]

You beat me to it, man.

I was going to make a smiliar [sic]thread.

Such a joy to watch this guy play. In terms of talent and overall ability..Only Davis, Lebron, Durant are in the same league.

Such a warrior too...

Are you ready spur fan to expose the traitors? Punish the general weakness of the OKC thunder and their pathetic stolen team ?

Do you want to slap down those dancing pricks on the bench?
break up their try too hard team?
expose a rookie HC?
Make Apo and harlem cry in this thread?
Punk serge ibaka with a player of marginal skill and talent again?
Restore wingstop to their greatest glory?
Make Durant even more sorry for his "systems player" comment?

But most of all....Do you want to send the reckless monkey chucker out of the playoff again?

[HarlemHeat37]

Sucks that the Spurs are gonna have to defeat him a second time in the playoffs, tbh..he'll probably outplay Dominos in the series again, yet still receive all the blame when they lose:lol

[Kawhitstorm]

Sucks that the Spurs are gonna have to defeat him a second time in the playoffs

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vi3GYcX23zo/U4qe-q46CMI/AAAAAAAAHKo/MAPhB6jq7fE/s1600/4.jpg

[ElNono]

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vi3GYcX23zo/U4qe-q46CMI/AAAAAAAAHKo/MAPhB6jq7fE/s1600/4.jpg

Didn't Durant dribble the ball off his foot and turned it over when they were down only 2 like two possessions before that?

[DenialTwist]

When Kawhi made that strip steal in game 6 of the WCF, I couldn't believe it because Westbrook was like a freight train ready to score a layup on that. In slow motion, it was more impressive because Kawhi stripped it with his left hand.

[Spurs9]

Westbrook will be our MVP. You can always count on him to try to make the hero plays at the last second to help us win.

[Obstructed_View]

When Kawhi made that strip steal in game 6 of the WCF, I couldn't believe it because Westbrook was like a freight train ready to score a layup on that. In slow motion, it was more impressive because Kawhi stripped it with his left hand.

If Kawhi hadn't become the player he has become, I could almost convince myself that play was a fluke.

[hater]

Westbrook will be our MVP. You can always count on him to try to make the hero plays at the last second to help us win.

:tu :lol I was about to post the same thing

As usual, Westbrook will come through as our MVP eventually :lol

[spurraider21]

<3

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[tholdren]

<3

726575111541821441
RW is dumber than a rock - but so is Doucherant. At least RW has more than one aspect of his game. Durant is a poor man's nowitzki; he's less competitive, less productive, and has less class.

[hater]

:tu :lol I was about to post the same thing

As usual, Westbrook will come through as our MVP eventually :lol

[spurraider21]

RW is dumber than a rock - but so is Doucherant. At least RW has more than one aspect of his game. Durant is a poor man's nowitzki; he's less competitive, less productive, and has less class.
i'll stop you there. durant's a douche and dirk definitely has more heart, but he's definitely more productive than dirk, assuming productivity is referring to statistical output. scores more, more efficient, better passer. dirk is only a slightly better rebounder. both are mediocre defenders though at least durant has length/athleticism that allows him to make some plays

[tholdren]

i'll stop you there. durant's a douche and dirk definitely has more heart, but he's definitely more productive than dirk, assuming productivity is referring to statistical output. scores more, more efficient, better passer. dirk is only a slightly better rebounder. both are mediocre defenders though at least durant has length/athleticism that allows him to make some plays
Go ahead and check those stats. Show regular season and playoffs. Then lets talk about the supporting casts. I would be willing to bet the stats are much closer than you are trying to imply.

[tholdren]

What the hell, I'll do it for you

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Rk
Player
From
To
G
MP
PER
TS%
3PAr
FTr
ORB%
DRB%
TRB%
AST%
STL%
BLK%
TOV%
USG%

OWS
DWS
WS
WS/48

OBPM
DBPM
BPM
VORP


1
Kevin Durant (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/d/duranke01.html)
2008
2016
641
24208
25.0
.605
.246
.426
2.5
18.0
10.6
17.9
1.6
2.0
12.5
30.5

77.0
30.9
107.9
.214

4.7
0.2
4.8
41.7


2
Dirk Nowitzki (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/n/nowitdi01.html)
1999
2016
1340
47249
23.0
.580
.203
.364
3.4
21.6
12.6
12.9
1.2
1.9
8.5
26.8

141.0
57.8
198.8
.202

3.4
0.2
3.5
65.7



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Rk
Player
From
To
G
MP
PER
TS%
3PAr
FTr
ORB%
DRB%
TRB%
AST%
STL%
BLK%
TOV%
USG%

OWS
DWS
WS
WS/48

OBPM
DBPM
BPM
VORP


1
Kevin Durant (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/d/duranke01.html)
2010
2016
79
3314
23.8
.575
.298
.425
2.7
19.2
11.1
17.9
1.3
2.2
11.7
30.7

9.3
3.2
12.5
.181

3.7
1.2
4.9
5.7


2
Dirk Nowitzki (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/n/nowitdi01.html)
2001
2016
145
5895
23.8
.577
.154
.456
4.0
24.4
14.0
11.4
1.3
1.7
9.4
27.1

18.0
5.1
23.1
.188

1.8
2.2
4.0
8.9




in yo face

[spurraider21]

in my face? you specifically said that durant is "less productive" than dirk. the stats you posted dont reflect that.

nor do the stats you left out such as points (either per game/per minute) or assists

[808]

<3

726575111541821441

:lol

[Cry Havoc]

14 points on 19 shots. :lol

[ElNono]

Props to Russ, tbh... he came out of the gates running and set the tone for OKC... he was pretty much unguardable all night...

Hopefully he cools down a bit in the next few games, and Kawhi just has a better game...

[hater]

He was super sayian but as usual choked in the 4th and he was the sole reason we almost steal that game.

He will eventually come through as our MVP

[Spurs9]

Westbrook tried to get us back in the game and we blew it.

[UZER]

Props to Russ, tbh... he came out of the gates running and set the tone for OKC... he was pretty much unguardable all night...

Hopefully he cools down a bit in the next few games, and Kawhi just has a better game...

Typical Russ game he has every now and again. It's good for two wins a series. That's it. Spurs got this.

[HarlemHeat37]

He set the tone for the entire game, completely dominant 1st quarter that put it out of reach and the Spurs could never catch up, tbh..

He has outplayed Dominos by a huge margin for the 2nd consecutive playoffs, yet will receive all the blame when they are eliminated, as usual:lol

[daslicer]

It was funny watching him the 4 quarter start chucking away after he yelled at Donovan on the bench. He almost gave the game back to the Spurs. If the Spurs win the series he might be the spurs MVP.

[Kawhitstorm]

He has outplayed Dominos by a huge margin for the 2nd consecutive playoffs, yet will receive all the blame when they are eliminated, as usual:lol

LoL, WestBrick was throwing up bricks in the 2nd half against Kawhi meanwhile Dominos was making dagger shots in the 4th quarter.

[NameLess Scrub]

As long as the Spurs can guard him more like in game 1, I hope he keeps thinking he can/should win almost by himself.

Hopefully we see a couple of swap/block moments from Kawhi/Green/Duncan that are so satisfying.

[Hoops Czar]

He set the tone for the entire game, completely dominant 1st quarter that put it out of reach and the Spurs could never catch up, tbh..

He has outplayed Dominos by a huge margin for the 2nd consecutive playoffs, yet will receive all the blame when they are eliminated, as usual:lol

The Spurs had a 2nd quarter lead :lol.

Ibaka is torching the Spurs yet, they continue to leave him wide open. His numbers are down but he's still a force in this series. Maybe his regression was more myth than fact :lol.

[HarlemHeat37]

The Spurs had a 2nd quarter lead :lol.

Ibaka is torching the Spurs yet, they continue to leave him wide open. His numbers are down but he's still a force in this series. Maybe his regression was more myth than fact :lol.

Ibaka's regression was literally a fact, it's not disputable, he was the Danny Green of bigs, this season..Green has a 64% True Shooting in the playoffs, so far, too, doesn't change that he had a horrible season:lol..

But ya, I wonder if the Spurs will adjust to him..Spurs' defensive bigs have been horrible outside of Duncan, but unfortunately, Tim is really bad on offense..

[Kawhitstorm]

But ya, I wonder if the Spurs will adjust to him..Spurs' defensive bigs have been horrible outside of Duncan, but unfortunately, Tim is really bad on offense..

The adjustment is to COMPLETELY ignore Roberson & rotate to Ibaka on the PnPs. Donovan will probably sub in Waiters but take advantage of Roberson whenever he's on the floor b/c dude has been atrocious on offense.:lol

[HarlemHeat37]

:lol thanks Russ, showing why he's my favorite non-Spur, tbh..

[ElNono]

:lol I thought we might waste a 9-28 performance from him

[HarlemHeat37]

BTW, <3 Cameron-Payne..the worst player in this series:lol

[Spurs9]

Thanks westbrook <)

[tholdren]

BTW, <3 Cameron-Payne..the worst player in this series:lol
it says a lot about the nba, tbh. Someone like this guy getting meaningful minutes in the playoffs as a pg who can't dribble. so much for "best in the world" talent of nba

[timtonymanu]

BTW, <3 Cameron-Payne..the worst player in this series:lol

OKC fans were actually cheering that nigga when he checked out the game like he did anything :lol

[gospursgojas]

Durant was hitting everything mid 4th quarter. Then Westbrook took over. Always can count on him and OKC inability to coach him to win games for Spurs.

[Kawhitstorm]

Durant was hitting everything mid 4th quarter. Then Westbrook took over. Always can count on him and OKC inability to coach him to win games for Spurs.

Domino's fault (c) HarlemHeat

[Kawhitstorm]

Sucks that the Spurs are gonna have to defeat him a second time in the playoffs, tbh..he'll probably outplay Dominos in the series again, yet still receive all the blame when they lose:lol

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[Kawhitstorm]

:lol I thought we might waste a 9-28 performance from him

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[HI-FI]

Durant was hitting everything mid 4th quarter. Then Westbrook took over. Always can count on him and OKC inability to coach him to win games for Spurs.
this.

[Mugen]

Special shoutout to Dominos for still being a beta and letting Chucky miss 3 more shots than KD took :lol

[timtonymanu]

Special shoutout to Dominos for still being a beta and letting Chucky miss 3 more shots than KD took :lol

Dominos is gonna be deferring to Enrique next season

[lefty]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ch1KMozVAAAwYT9.jpg

[Cry Havoc]

:lol thanks Russ, showing why he's my favorite non-Spur, tbh..

That play where he thought he got fouled so he decided not to run back on D was an incredible display of how much he's matured as a player.

Spurs won by 4 after two late FTs.

Thanks Russ!

[Russo21]

"Twenty-one of Westbrook’s shots were when he started and ended a possession without passing, most in the playoffs this season. He made just five of those shots." That's my favorite Westbrook stat from game 3. 21 possessions where he didn't bother passing the ball at all lol :)

[Keepin' it real]

"Twenty-one of Westbrook’s shots were when he started and ended a possession without passing, most in the playoffs this season. He made just five of those shots." That's my favorite Westbrook stat from game 3. 21 possessions where he didn't bother passing the ball at all lol :)

That's what makes him a top 5 player in the NBA. :rolleyes

[GSH]

Is the <3 in the thread title supposed to mean he has balls? Or is that the number of passes he makes in fourth quarters?

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gvmS1uOQ-Bk/U4KnCnKZ38I/AAAAAAAAG7M/o1HxhQgubPM/s1600/1.gif

[Kawhitstorm]

Dominos is gonna be deferring to Enrique next season

Kawhi: Jorn mentality but Pippen's game
Domino: Pippen's mentality but Jorn's game