Woj: Westbrook to re-sign with the Thunder

[Uriel]

Well, there goes any chance of him coming to the Spurs. :lol

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[dabom]

:lol

[Hoops Czar]

How the hell is this Spurs related?

[gambit1990]

2016 mvp.

if kawhi didn't have tp it might be his.

[Uriel]

How the hell is this Spurs related?
There were about half a dozen threads here on SpursTalk speculating that Westbrook would join the Spurs next offseason. This piece of news effectively nullifies that.

[Ditty]

I'm just happy he isn't going to any of those L.A. teams :lol

Rather stay in OKC than go to the Lo:lmaoakers

[Mikeanaro]

Wont be able to sleep tonight.

[cjw]

I'm happy about this as a basketball fan. While this is likely so he can hit FA again as a 10 year vet (higher max contract), it's great to see him try to run it back and prove something next year. Will be hard to cheer against him when he's not playing against the Spurs.

[spurtech09]

Like Westbrook was really coming to the Spurs....Nothing new here...Move on......

[Kawhitstorm]

Well, there goes any chance of him coming to the Spurs. :lol

As if he was "over himself":lol

[cutewizard]

Alpha of OKC............with all hopes they face the fucking Warriors again in next year's playoffs, that would be fun to watch!

Talk about loyalty, a lot of NBA fans would question Westbrooks's personality, but his loyalty and bravery are on display here.

Respect, to the best point guard never to play with the Spurs!

:claw

[gambit1990]

this nigga is gonna put up monster numbers. i don't do fantasy sports, but if you do, draft him.

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Good job Presti.

[Chris]

It's ok, we're getting Curry according to sources

[gambit1990]

Good job Presti.
really. people shouldn't be thinking the thunder is gonna be a scrub team because durant left. that bitch was a hardcore beta. the numbers westbrook will put up...

http://lastwordonsports.com/lwos-content/uploads/2014/03/NBA-MVP-Trophy.jpg

[dabom]

really. people shouldn't be thinking the thunder is gonna be a scrub team because durant left. that bitch was a hardcore beta. the numbers westbrook will put up...

http://lastwordonsports.com/lwos-content/uploads/2014/03/NBA-MVP-Trophy.jpg

You need to be on a top 2 team to MVP though. I don't see that happening.

[Chris]

really. people shouldn't be thinking the thunder is gonna be a scrub team because durant left. that bitch was a hardcore beta. the numbers westbrook will put up...

http://lastwordonsports.com/lwos-content/uploads/2014/03/NBA-MVP-Trophy.jpg

I agree. If they even sniff the top 5 seed, he could be an easy candidate for MVP.

[gambit1990]

You need to be on a top 2 team to MVP though. I don't see that happening.
it's something like a bureaucracy.

i don't see someone from golden state getting it because they have too much help.

then there's lebron. i won't make an argument against him but some voters will (undeserving so) give too much credit to irving.

then there's kawhi & westbrook. westbrook is carrying the load. unless the spurs have the #1 overall seed voters will think "he has aldridge, he has parker (:lol), manu, pop."

[gambit1990]

I agree. If they even sniff the top 5 seed, he could be an easy candidate for MVP.
the thunder will be the 4 seed.

[SASdynasty!]

i respect his loyalty. Gonna be difficult to win when your main guy shoots as bad as Westbrook does from the field, but they might be a playoff team. He almost got them to the playoffs a couple years ago when Durant missed most of the season.

[SASdynasty!]

the thunder will be the 4 seed.
I think they drop more than one spot considering they lost their best player...we'll see.

[gambit1990]

i respect his loyalty. Gonna be difficult to win when your main guy shoots as bad as Westbrook does from the field, but they might be a playoff team. He almost got them to the playoffs a couple years ago when Durant missed most of the season.
because the mavs or rockets will beat them out of a playoff spot? :lmao

[gambit1990]

this is the closest i've ever been to being a fan of thunder. i honestly can't wait to see westbrook/sabonis/adams. they will fight for every w.

and oladipo isn't a beta bitch.

[gambit1990]

oladipo gonna posterize kd.

[gambit1990]

which old ass is gonna stop westbrook and olly from attacking that golden state basket... zaza, varejao, or west?

[Ditty]

I'm starting to like Westbrook, but their ceiling is no more than a second round exit if the West has another down year. Which I think it will be top heavy again with Golden State, and San Antonio at top. I would love to see the Thunder face the Warriors in the postseason though :toast

[TheGreatYacht]

Who cares. We have MVParker

[Sean Cagney]

I think they drop more than one spot considering they lost their best player...we'll see.

I actually think Westbrook is their best player to be honest but it's debatable. Either or they did lose a key piece, yes. I have them at 5th or 6th seed.

[Sean Cagney]

I think they drop more than one spot considering they lost their best player...we'll see.

I actually think Westbrook is their best player to be honest but it's debatable. Either or they did lose a key piece, yes. I have them at 5th or 6th seed.

[DeRozan m8]

Respect

[apalisoc_9]

I'm starting to like Westbrook, but their ceiling is no more than a second round exit if the West has another down year. Which I think it will be top heavy again with Golden State, and San Antonio at top. I would love to see the Thunder face the Warriors in the postseason though :toast

It's a questionable team, imo. I love Westbrook, but they we're awful last year minus Durant in the Regular season and with Ibaka out, the team needs rehaul their rotation. I can't see them winning more than 48 this year.

[gambit1990]

Who cares. We have MVParker
did you get hacked or are you trolling yourself?

[Sean Cagney]

did you get hacked or are you trolling yourself?

:lol you know cot damn well he is saying that tongue in cheek.

[r0drig0lac]

alpha

[Twisted_Dawg]

Player option one year out contract?

[Chillen]

The team owner probably convinced him they are gonna get Blake Griffin next season.

[BillMc]

So let the Chris Paul threads begin! :lol

[Chinook]

Player option one year out contract?

It's a two-year extension, not a three-year. So yeah, there's an option after next season.

[Chinook]

If people want to stir the pot, this increases his chances of being a Spur, not decreases. The Spurs have a lot more cap space in 2018.

[picnroll]

Applause to Westbrook and loyalty to OK and the fans. Not a megapussy like KD.

[SASdynasty!]

because the mavs or rockets will beat them out of a playoff spot? :lmao
Well, the Mavs and Pelicans beat them out 2 years ago when Westbrook had to lead the team.

[cd021]

the thunder will be the 4 seed.

8th is pushing it.

1. GSW
2. Spurs
3. Clips
4. Memphis
5. Jazz
6. Portland
7. Dallas
8. Houston/OKC

Heavy minutes for Westbrook and an even heavier workload with out much offensive talent around him isn't a recipe for success. Teams are going to ignore every one else on the floor and hone in on WB as he tries to carry the load

[RD2191]

I'd still put OKC top 4-5.

[21209]

Who knows, maybe Blake Griffin comes back home to play in OKC next season.

[Chinook]

I'd still put OKC top 4-5.

Depends on Westbrook's health. But as of right now, a lineup of Russ, Oladipo, Roberson, Ilyasova, Adams isn't exactly a juggernaut.

[Chillen]

Thunder probably won't make the playoffs this season, they will win like 40 something games. Westbrook is gonna shoot like crazy and be selfish and losing Durant will haunt.


Applause to Westbrook and loyalty to OK and the fans. Not a megapussy like KD.

Yeah, I respect his loyalty to OKC. Westbrook is more of a warrior than KD for sure. A real warrior fights, KD just joined a 73 win team, lol.

[gambit1990]

Well, the Mavs and Pelicans beat them out 2 years ago when Westbrook had to lead the team.
the thunder have donovan this time around.

[gambit1990]

8th is pushing it.

1. GSW
2. Spurs
3. Clips
4. Memphis
5. Jazz
6. Portland
7. Dallas
8. Houston/OKC

Heavy minutes for Westbrook and an even heavier workload with out much offensive talent around him isn't a recipe for success. Teams are going to ignore every one else on the floor and hone in on WB as he tries to carry the load
i don't see okc getting a worse seed than utah, dallas, houston.

[ducks]

sam is smart 3 years is all westbrook will play at the level he is now

[RD2191]

i don't see okc getting a worse seed than utah, dallas, houston.

Tbh. All 3 are scrub teams. The Thunder are easily better that those 3 teams if they are able to play to their full potential.

[RD2191]

Even Memphis is overrated.

[cd98]

8th is pushing it.

1. GSW
2. Spurs
3. Clips
4. Memphis
5. Jazz
6. Portland
7. Dallas
8. Houston/OKC

Heavy minutes for Westbrook and an even heavier workload with out much offensive talent around him isn't a recipe for success. Teams are going to ignore every one else on the floor and hone in on WB as he tries to carry the load

Naw, the Thunde are good, even w/out Durant. Durant just made them title contenders. Only 3 teams in the west are title contenders.

[offset formation]

8th is pushing it.

1. GSW
2. Spurs
3. Clips
4. Memphis
5. Jazz
6. Portland
7. Dallas
8. Houston/OKC

Heavy minutes for Westbrook and an even heavier workload with out much offensive talent around him isn't a recipe for success. Teams are going to ignore every one else on the floor and hone in on WB as he tries to carry the load

Yep. And most teams will force him to beat them from the outside. He'll have a good night every so often but the law of averages will keep him shooting sub 40% from deep.

Furthermore, having everyone crowd the lane will hurt Kanter and Sabonis is too. I agree, 8th seed maybe, 7th seed at best.

[myhc]

I can't see the Thunder fighting for the 8th seed. I see them squarely in that 4-6 range with Utah, Portland, and Memphis. If they lose Russ for a significant amount of time, then yes they drop out.

[.G.]

I like Russ, too.

[dbreiden83080]

Respect to him for staying. He ever wins a chip there and KD looks like an even bigger coward.

[tmtcsc]

Okc will be lucky to make the playoffs. No Durant, no Ibaka and no bench scoring from Waiters (If that's what his role was). It will be the Westbrook show with a few shot attempts from Oladipu and a few hustle plays from Adams. They need more help.

[mo7888]

They will be in the 4-6 range if they stay healthy.

[tmtcsc]

Respect to him for staying. He ever wins a chip there and KD looks like an even bigger coward.

That's been settled. He is a coward. Choked against GS and ran to join them. I wish nothing but shade on that already disgusting team. That whole team sucks from ownership & the coach on down. I hope they are greeted with boos in every arena in the NBA. Green is a dipshit, Curry is a twink, Kerr is an arrogant prick and Durant is a coward. It took that collection of faggots to make me want to see Cleveland win. -- I am no Lebron fan either.

[DrunkTXLabrat]

Good job Presti.

Presti is recent Timberwolves level good.

[DrunkTXLabrat]

Depends on Westbrook's health. But as of right now, a lineup of Russ, Oladipo, Roberson, Ilyasova, Adams isn't exactly a juggernaut.

...Sabonis, Kanter, Payne

[cd021]

Depends on Westbrook's health. But as of right now, a lineup of Russ, Oladipo, Roberson, Ilyasova, Adams isn't exactly a juggernaut.

That's my thing, they really don't have much talent around him and not really much shooting either. I think they max out as an 8th seed.

[cd021]

i don't see okc getting a worse seed than utah, dallas, houston.

Utah is significantly better imo and its not close. I expect Dallas to be respectable, and baring a disappointing season they should be a 7th seed. I trust Houston more than OKC,even with a new coach and Dwight gone.

OKC struggled last time they didn't have Durant with shooting and I expect it to be the same story. WB, Olidipo, and Roberson aren't a great perimeter shooting core and adding Adams to that lineup doesn't help. They are a bordering on the PS

[cd021]

Naw, the Thunde are good, even w/out Durant. Durant just made them title contenders. Only 3 teams in the west are title contenders.

Not really, not a very good shooting team either and teams can focus in on WB, which will make things much more difficult on him and the team. This roster would have been good with KD and WB (as pretty much any team) but with only star it doesn't work nearly as well. I'd take Utah over them easily, they are clearly bettter, Portland is too and Dallas should be. Houston could be a train wreck or they could be a playoff team.

[Spur-Addict]

Utah is significantly better imo and its not close. I expect Dallas to be respectable, and baring a disappointing season they should be a 7th seed. I trust Houston more than OKC,even with a new coach and Dwight gone.

OKC struggled last time they didn't have Durant with shooting and I expect it to be the same story. WB, Olidipo, and Roberson aren't a great perimeter shooting core and adding Adams to that lineup doesn't help. They are a bordering on the PS

I agree with your position on Utah being improved to the point to where they likely make the playoffs. I've seen a few people drastically underestimate the acquisitions to their roster. They have a nice mixture of young core players that will improve, and veterans that will contribute to winning now where they are weakest at.

[baseline bum]

EDIT: fuck nvm, Spurs will prob be the 3-seed, so I can see OKC getting the 4-seed

[coachmac87]

EDIT: fuck nvm, Spurs will prob be the 3-seed, so I can see OKC getting the 4-seed

Who's 2nd seed? Clippers?

[cd021]

I agree with your position on Utah being improved to the point to where they likely make the playoffs. I've seen a few people drastically underestimate the acquisitions to their roster. They have a nice mixture of young core players that will improve, and veterans that will contribute to winning now where they are weakest at.

I'm tempted to say they are the 4th best team in the West with Memphis having Gasol coming off a foot injury and Conley coming off a banged up year, Parsons issues with his knees and Tony Allen and Zbo at age 36.

Harward, Favors and Golbert is a very good core and add solid role players like Diaw, Hill, and Joe Johnson should help them. They should be a top 5 defensive team and would have made the PS if it wasn't for a ton of injuries last year

[cd021]

Who's 2nd seed? Clippers?


:lol That team could easily disappoint. Paul, Reddick, Blake and 'Dre is an excellent core but the rest of the team is a mess. Crawford is just awful ,in my opinion, Rivers is meh, Pierce is coming off the worst year of his career, Mbah Moute is an non threat on offense and they traded a 1st rounder for 30 games of Jeff Green only to have him walk.

[Tully365]

OKC's defense will take a huge hit replacing Ibaka with Ilyasova. Ilyasova & Kanter are almost unplayable together because of defensive shortcomings. They're also the one of the worst three pt shooting backcourts in the league with Westbrook, Oladipo, & Roberson. I don't see them getting a 4 seed, no way.

[Sean Cagney]

OKC's defense will take a huge hit replacing Ibaka with Ilyasova. Ilyasova & Kanter are almost unplayable together because of defensive shortcomings. They're also the one of the worst three pt shooting backcourts in the league with Westbrook, Oladipo, & Roberson. I don't see them getting a 4 seed, no way.

6th or 7th seed IMO, 5th at the most.

[hooperflash]

I think we started a trend, Happy Russell Westbrook Day!

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[tonight...you]

I think we started a trend, Happy Russell Westbrook Day!

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Cheap copy cats making the naming of a day after a local legend (who happens to actually be Legendary) into something thrown out like party favors.
Watch him bolt in '18. How they going to celebrate RW Day then?

[SupremeGuy]

I think we started a trend, Happy Russell Westbrook Day!

761302281002168320That's weak ass shit, tbh. :lol

[Spur-Addict]

I'm tempted to say they are the 4th best team in the West with Memphis having Gasol coming off a foot injury and Conley coming off a banged up year, Parsons issues with his knees and Tony Allen and Zbo at age 36.

Harward, Favors and Golbert is a very good core and add solid role players like Diaw, Hill, and Joe Johnson should help them. They should be a top 5 defensive team and would have made the PS if it wasn't for a ton of injuries last year

Plus, Exum and Lyles. Definite potential there. But addressing the guard spot veteran wise was huge. Especially with only one real guard to develop.

[Spur|n|Austin]

I think we started a trend, Happy Russell Westbrook Day!

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Pretty prettttayyyy pretaaaaayyyyy lame

[tonight...you]

Pretty prettttayyyy pretaaaaayyyyy lame
Just a shit town mayor taking up the ideas of a real city doing real things, hoping for some good will votes. Nothing genuine.
Such is politics...

[Chillen]

LOL, at people that think the Thunder will make the playoffs this season. They lost Durant, Ibaka, that leaves such a gaping hole for them it's not even funny. Westbrook is gonna play for himself, team will be a mess. 40 wins or a little more is what I think, not enough to make the playoffs probably. The title contending OKC team is over, this isn't it.

[Mikeanaro]

I think we started a trend, Happy Russell Westbrook Day!

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:lolTHE CITY OF... OKLAHOMA CITY!!!! who wrote that????? Kanye?
:lolWHY NOT... please niggie we can do everything that crosses our minds with that excuse.
:lolGave a car, demonstrated compassion, professional WTF?

BS, this is one way to say ¨thank god you are still here because this place needs something to sell and thats you¨

[paperboy77]

That he's staying in OKC is actually pretty cool. Absolutely cannot wait to see OKC vs GS.

[tholdren]

That he's staying in OKC is actually pretty cool. Absolutely cannot wait to see OKC vs GS.
cosign

[apalisoc_9]

Not saying its the plan, but this extension actually makes westbrook a better trade asset. They signed him early enough that he can still traded after feb 5.

It's a smart move because they can now at least see how good their current team is without Durant and Ibaka..and how well oladipo and the other new guys will blend in.

If the season is a major fail, it gives them justification to trade westbrook and trade him for real assets.

[EIC]

OKC should go after Klay Thompson and Anthony Davis.

Westbrook
Oladipo
Thompson
Davis
Adams

[Russo21]

Dude is gonna average a 40 point triple double this season.

[sasaint]

Cheap copy cats making the naming of a day after a local legend (who happens to actually be Legendary) into something thrown out like party favors.
Watch him bolt in '18. How they going to celebrate RW Day then?

You nailed it. :toast

[gambit1990]

OKC should go after Klay Thompson and Anthony Davis.

Westbrook
Oladipo
Thompson
Davis
Adams
i don't see klay going to okc. and it would be easier to convince blake to go than davis imo.

[tholdren]

LOL, at people that think the Thunder will make the playoffs this season. They lost Durant, Ibaka, that leaves such a gaping hole for them it's not even funny. Westbrook is gonna play for himself, team will be a mess. 40 wins or a little more is what I think, not enough to make the playoffs probably. The title contending OKC team is over, this isn't it.
LOL at you LOL'ing about people thinking the thunder won't make the playoffs then you follow with "not enough to make the playoffs probably.." which is it? they definitely not making the playoffs or they may?

[skulls138]

Westbrook made the smart move, good for him. He was becoming a more well rounded ball player as it was and the FO made some good moves to an already good team. Ibaka was NOT a loss

[gambit1990]

Who cares. We have MVParker
:lmao:lmao:lmao
tony parker against okc this season: 5.5 points on 28.6% shooting, 3 assists, 2.5 turnovers :lol

[TheGreatYacht]

:lmao:lmao:lmao
tony parker against okc this season: 5.5 points on 28.6% shooting, 3 assists, 2.5 turnovers :lol
Living so rent free inside your Argie head that you go back and read my posts in your free time :lmao

No new XMen comics come out? Weeaboo

[gambit1990]

Living so rent free inside your Argie head that you go back and read my posts in your free time :lmao

No new XMen comics come out? Weeaboo
"my take was so shitty, i have way of defending it :cry:cry:cry"