Westbrook & the Triple-Double
 

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I think its time to talk about Russell Westbrook and his incredible ability to churn out triple-doubles. The man is a special, once in a generation talent whether you like it or not.

Westbrook has 174 career triple-doubles, now just 7 shy of Oscar Robertson's NBA record of 181. Anytime you are close to beating an NBA record held by a man sporting a black and white pic, you are greatness.

Lets address this (sigh) phony 'narrative' that triple-doubles don't mean anything anymore and are easy to achieve. This false narrative popped up around the time Russ started lodging them at a frenetic pace, and I'm guessing was pushed by a bunch of people that don't like him, and who aspire to downplay his incredible play, and almost superhuman basketball feats with the intensity and passion we seldom see in today's players. Is it a coincidence that greats like MJ, Kobe and AI said there fav current player is...

Now, there is truth in that the pace of todays game has increased which allows for more possessions hence more opportunities to accumulate stats BUT not any old Tom, Dick or Harry can go out in a professional NBA basketball game and dominate with the trip-dub, let alone get them back to back or holy mackerel average one for A WHOLE SEASON. Lebron James doesn't tally them as frequently as you might expect, and one day I'm expecting Luka might come close to challenging the record.

Of course, this will give the sour dogs a chance to vomit out some type of vitriol such as he is a stat-padder, ball hog, career loser or one of the most comical I recently came across was 'good for himself but not his team.'

I'm not exactly sure what the winning % is on his Triple-Doubles with the Wiz, I briefly saw a stat flash across the screen during today's games that they started 0-5 when he tallies but I'm guessing that % has improved dramatically and the overall winning % for his career is very high...

We see you Russ...

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I’m a Westbrook guy myself. He’s a one of a kind player I agree.

But is he a top 20 player of all time? No.

[QUOTE=Derekbauer;17256714]
But is he a top 20 player of all time? No.[/QUOTE]

I don't see where Rustywest said he was anywhere in that post

Derekbauer never said rusty said that, as far that goes.


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[QUOTE=PKIPP;17256723]I don't see where Rustywest said he was anywhere in that post[/QUOTE]

I believe “once in a generation talent” should put him in the top 20. How many generations of the nba are there?

He’s not even in the top 5 of this “generation”

[QUOTE=Derekbauer;17256731]I believe “once in a generation talent” should put him in the top 20. How many generations of the nba are there?

He’s not even in the top 5 of this “generation”[/QUOTE]

Fair point, but I took him saying the "once in a generation talent" meant as far as his ability to get triple doubles like Oscar Robertson, and as he mentioned Luka will probably end up the same way.

I didn't think he was saying it like he's with lebron or Stephen curry.

[QUOTE=Derekbauer;17256731]I believe “once in a generation talent” should put him in the top 20. How many generations of the nba are there?

[B]He’s not even in the top 5 of this “generation”[/B][/QUOTE]

Now how could you be a Westbrook guy and then come out with this?

I never intended this to morph into a top whatever number greatest player thing but since I said once in a generation and [B]you went there and fibbed[/B], my interpretation being every decade or so, makes... James, Durant, Curry, Westbrook are generational talents for 'your list' and don't forget we have been spoiled with this crop... Harden(?) could squeak in but his ethic. Leonard (??) Paul (???)

Westbrook story isn't over... his durability for his play style is remarkable. LBJ like with the dedication to his body & the game ie. not out at the titty bars on days off

How many Russel Westbrook threads do we need for the one fan he has here?

[QUOTE=KhalDrogo;17256783]How many Russel Westbrook threads do we need for the one fan he has here?[/QUOTE]

How about one more than the threads of bums/scrubs (speaking your language here), role players and failed prospects :)!

Did you post about RW in three separate threads in succession?


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"The rate at which triple-doubles are occurring this season is an increase of nearly 700% from 9 years ago."

"Put another way, we’ve seen practically as many triple-doubles in the last five years as in the 15 seasons before that combined.

Even some players seem less-than-impressed by them these days.

“I could care less about a triple-double,” Miami’s Jimmy Butler said after he had one in last season’s NBA Finals. “We play this game to win.” "

"Here’s another example of how common the triple-double is getting: in the entirety of the 2011-12 season, only one player — Rajon Rondo, with six — had more than one of them. This season has already seen 14 players with multiple triple-doubles, a number that will almost certainly grow."

[QUOTE=rustywest;17256788]How about one more than the threads of bums, scrubs, role players and failed prospects :)![/QUOTE]

But he is a bum.

There is no doubt in my mind that if Washington had someone on this team using the $42MM other than Westbrook, they would be a top 6 team in the East.

Top XX players do not hurt teams as badly as Westbrook hurts these Wizards. Counting stats on terrible efficiency hold zero value; all it does is ensure his teammates aren't drafted in NBA fantasy leagues because they'll never see the ball.

That Westbrook has as many TD's this year as he does while being one of the worst players in the NBA will devalue the idea for a long time which is unfortunate. Pre-Westbrook, the TD was aspirational because it showed a variety of talents and most you saw were strong games. Look back at the TD's of the past and you'll see high efficiency. Look at Westbrooks and you laugh. Last week, back to back games:

5/18 w/ 8 TO's
5/17 w/ 9 TO's
Combined 5/10 from the line

That is other-worldly awful basketball but he nailed the two TD's w/ ease.

As for the "sour dogs" argument; perhaps if one were to stop creating RW threads, there would be less of a chance for people to discuss one of the current worst players in the NBA.

[QUOTE=NeedChapmans;17256796]But he is a bum.

There is no doubt in my mind that if Washington had someone on this team using the $42MM other than Westbrook, they would be a top 6 team in the East.

Top XX players do not hurt teams as badly as Westbrook hurts these Wizards. Counting stats on terrible efficiency hold zero value; all it does is ensure his teammates aren't drafted in NBA fantasy leagues because they'll never see the ball.

That Westbrook has as many TD's this year as he does while being one of the worst players in the NBA will devalue the idea for a long time which is unfortunate. Pre-Westbrook, the TD was aspirational because it showed a variety of talents and most you saw were strong games. Look back at the TD's of the past and you'll see high efficiency. Look at Westbrooks and you laugh. Last week, back to back games:

5/18 w/ 8 TO's
5/17 w/ 9 TO's
Combined 5/10 from the line

That is other-worldly awful basketball but he nailed the two TD's w/ ease.

As for the "sour dogs" argument; perhaps if one were to stop creating RW threads, there would be less of a chance for people to discuss one of the current worst players in the NBA.[/QUOTE]
The only good thing about him creating thread after thread is that you always bring the gems to show how garbage he really is.

You must be chasing the all time record of Westbrook threads created.

We get it, you love the guy. Do you really need to create a new thread for it every week?

Look how people get bent out of shape when you make a thread about your favorite player doing great things... my goodness

And its the usual suspects

[QUOTE=rustywest;17256802]Look how people get bent out of shape when you make a thread about your favorite player doing great things... my goodness[/QUOTE]

Two things.

(1) You say this everytime, as if you're surprised. Perhaps you should stop being surprised.
(2) You and I have different definitions of "great things".

Imagine this: Jokic last night was awful, one of his worst on the season. He went 7-16 from the field, 5-5 from the line w/ one TO. That's him at his worst and you would be hard pressed to find a worse game from him this season. Yet Westbrook can miss 7 more shots, 4 more FT's and commit EIGHT more TO's. And he has these kinds of games regularly.

You boast about the greatness of this awful player, but fail to understand teams get the same # of possessions every night and they're limited. What you do w/ them is what creates W's and L's and Westbrook is the least efficient / high volume player the league has ever seen (to my knowledge). That he actually does have great games and does show from time to time he's capable of making better decisions and slowing down for stretches is infuriating because if he weren't always chasing the counting stats, he might just be one of the 20 greats.

But this is what we've got. Live ball TO's like the league has never seen before and a guy who's FT percentage should mean he's off the floor in the crunch. C'est la vie

[QUOTE=jcardstore;17256801]You must be chasing the all time record of Westbrook threads created.

We get it, you love the guy. Do you really need to create a new thread for it every week?[/QUOTE]

I made two Westbrook threads during the entire year of 2021?

This place is toxic

The threads were created for appreciation?

[QUOTE=rustywest;17256778]Now how could you be a Westbrook guy and then come out with this?

I never intended this to morph into a top whatever number greatest player thing but since I said once in a generation and [B]you went there and fibbed[/B], my interpretation being every decade or so, makes... James, Durant, Curry, Westbrook are generational talents for 'your list' and don't forget we have been spoiled with this crop... Harden(?) could squeak in but his ethic. Leonard (??) Paul (???)

Westbrook story isn't over... his durability for his play style is remarkable. LBJ like with the dedication to his body & the game ie. not out at the titty bars on days off[/QUOTE]



Sure you can skew the generation guidelines however you want.

I like Westbrook for his intensity, his aggressiveness, his persona, etc.

So yes I can be a Westbrook guy and still be realistic about where he lies in the hierarchy of nba history

[QUOTE=jcardstore;17256801]You must be chasing the all time record of Westbrook threads created.

We get it, you love the guy. Do you really need to create a new thread for it every week?[/QUOTE]
Yes, he is that desperate for attention. It's become one of those situations where you actually want to see Westbrook fail now because rustywest is so annoying.

[QUOTE=KhalDrogo;17256819]Yes, he is that desperate for attention. It's become one of those situations where you actually want to see Westbrook fail now because rustywest is so annoying.[/QUOTE]

Says the guy with 25000 posts. Now that's funny. What you say is an excellent reflection of how sad you are...

[QUOTE=rustywest;17256802]Look how people get bent out of shape when you make a thread about your favorite player doing great things... my goodness

And its the usual suspects[/QUOTE]

We need more Lebron threads IMO

Better yet, we need more Kobe anniversary threads. His death day, his birthday, 8/24, 81 point game, elementary school graduation, the day he fornicated with that woman in the hotel, etc. We should try to find a way to commemorate every day of the year in honor of Kobe.

And to be fair you literally opened this thread and said “it’s time to talk” about Westbrook being a “once in a generation talent whether you like it or not”.

I think we’re allowed to respectfully disagree with you.

I feel people will like him more after he retires.
Lost in the argument is how long will this go on, he clearly is in great shape and shows no signs of slowing down.
Saying everybody gets triple doubles and its easy to do in the NBA is only a valid argument if several players actually accomplish the same feat let alone one.
I personally like players who go 100%, I understand he isnt as efficient as you would like and his personality rubs people the wrong way, but id much rather have a guy giving it to you non stop then the new age player standing in the corner waiting for a 3.

[QUOTE=Derekbauer;17256851]And to be fair you literally opened this thread and said “it’s time to talk” about Westbrook being a “once in a generation talent whether you like it or not”.

I think we’re allowed to respectfully disagree with you.[/QUOTE]

Go for it...

And to be fair the thread was supposed to be about triple doubles, you see? The Opening line...

[QUOTE=ballhawkdawk;17256848]Better yet, we need more Kobe anniversary threads. His death day, his birthday, 8/24, 81 point game, elementary school graduation, the day he fornicated with that woman in the hotel, etc. We should try to find a way to commemorate every day of the year in honor of Kobe.[/QUOTE]

At least he won, all Westbrook has done is kill teams.

[QUOTE=LC2nine10;17256869]At least he won, all Westbrook has done is kill teams.[/QUOTE]

You just gave rustywest the secret pass to unlimited Westbrook threads. All he needs is one title.

[QUOTE=rustywest;17256863]Go for it...

And to be fair the thread was supposed to be about triple doubles, you see? The Opening line...[/QUOTE]

Lol your sarcastic replies to an open discussion shows you are what everyone here thinks you are.

Good luck buddy.

OP I have (4) Houston rockets Westbrook bobble heads if you’re interested.


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[QUOTE=chiefsncards275;17256931]OP I have (4) Houston rockets Westbrook bobble heads if you’re interested.[/QUOTE]

I bet they all face the basket.

[QUOTE=rustywest;17256671]
I think its time to talk about Russell Westbrook and his incredible ability to churn out triple-doubles. The man is a special, once in a generation talent whether you like it or not.
[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=hairyangryfella;17256794]
"The rate at which triple-doubles are occurring this season is an increase of nearly 700% from 9 years ago."
[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=rustywest;17256802]Look how people get bent out of shape when you make a thread about your favorite player doing great things... my goodness

And its the usual suspects[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=rustywest;17256863]
And to be fair the thread was supposed to be about triple doubles, you see? The Opening line...[/QUOTE]

:coffee:

[QUOTE=NeedChapmans;17256796][B]But he is a bum[/B].

There is [B]no doubt in my mind that if Washington had someone on this team using the $42MM other than Westbrook, they would be a top 6 team[/B] in the East.

[B]Top XX players do not hurt teams as badly as Westbrook hurts these Wizards.[/B] Counting stats on terrible efficiency hold zero value; all it does is ensure his teammates aren't drafted in NBA fantasy leagues because [B]they'll never see the ball.
[/B]
That Westbrook has as many TD's this year as he does while [B]being one of the worst players[/B] in the NBA will [B]devalue the idea for a long time [/B]which is unfortunate. Pre-Westbrook, the TD was aspirational because it showed a variety of talents and most you saw were strong games. Look back at the TD's of the past and you'll see high efficiency. Look at Westbrooks and you laugh. Last week, back to back games:

5/18 w/ 8 TO's
5/17 w/ 9 TO's
Combined 5/10 from the line

That is [B]other-worldly awful basketball[/B] but he nailed the two TD's w/ ease.

As for the "sour dogs" argument; perhaps if one were to stop creating RW threads, there would be less of a chance for people to discuss [B]one of the current worst players in the NBA.[/B][/QUOTE]

This post right here is the reason why Westbrook fans get defensive about all the hatred. And a troll kept a straight face and called it a gem! So bad. Hyperbolic, cherry picked and thinly disguised hate.

I bolded all the nonsensical hyberbole, amateur hypothesis to make a point.

Now is it any surprise that this guy highlighted Russ' two worst shooting performances during this past streak? [I]Without any context whatsoever[/I]? No surprise there... (Notice how currently the excuse from this boob isn't they lost the game and he triple doubled)

Lets take a look at his other games around the two picked to be unbias...

-14/23 FG 37PTS 11REBS 11AST 3TO
-7/17 FG 15/14/11 2TO
-13/24 FG 36/15/9 4TO
-12/22 FG 25/15/11 7TO
-8/15 FG 25/14/14 3TO

Combined 27/38 FT 71%

[QUOTE=Derekbauer;17256908]Lol your sarcastic replies to an open discussion shows you are what everyone here thinks you are.

Good luck buddy.[/QUOTE]

Show me exactly what you mean and I'm willing to improve...

Am I allowed to fight ignorance with sarcasm or would you rather something more aggressive?

Despite Westbrook being able to stuff the box score every night, he is one of the most inefficient players in the NBA. If all of my teammates ran away from a rebound so I could catch it in stride and zip down the court I’d average quite a few rebounds too.

It’s hard to believe he’s averaging a triple double and is BARELY (literally #50) top 50 in PER. That is awful and shows how terribly inefficient his game is.

Modern day NBA teams are all about efficiency—limiting turnovers, eliminating bad shots, and shooting 3s, FTs, and overall at a high rate—all of which he is terrible at. If he was more efficient in those categories you’d have a stronger argument. But he’s shooting 44% from the field, barely above 30% from 3 (way below league average), and 62.5 from the line. I’m a better free throw shooter than him and I’m not kidding.

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[QUOTE=chiefsncards275;17256931]OP I have (4) Houston rockets Westbrook bobble heads if you’re interested.


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Seriously OP, these could be yours for dirt cheap. [IMG]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210424/32911c93487132face0d520695b9528a.jpg[/IMG]


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^^ maybe you could give them away to the kids. I'm not that into dolls

[QUOTE=rustywest;17256977]Show me exactly what you mean and I'm willing to improve...

Am I allowed to fight ignorance with sarcasm or would you rather something more aggressive?[/QUOTE]

Ignorance? What are you even talking about?

You called Russell Westbrook a once in a generation player. I disagreed, respectfully.

You come back with sarcastic defensive comments.

Once in a generation players should probably be in the top 50 of wins created for their careers. He’s 82nd.

And for some comparison

Kyle Lowry 955 games played. Wins created 97.77
Russell Westbrook 930 game played. Wins created 102.96

Is Kyle Lowry a generational talent?

Not really going to back and forth as these threads are all the same. Nobody is ever going to change their minds and another Russ thread probably wasn't necessary. Russ can't win ever in these situations with the people that think he's not good. Wizards have won 7 in a row and 9 out of their last 10..yet from the comments here..it's despite Russ. Zero credit for anything. If it was opposite and the Wizards were still in free fall lotto mode, we'd see the same comments. So win or lose, it doesn't matter to some, because Russ still is an awful player, which makes discussions worthless about him

The thread is "Westbrook & the Triple Double" not "Is Westbrook a Once in a Generation Player" - which you don't think he is. Got it. If you can't tell the difference between Westbrook and Lowry as Basketball talents I think we are done here...

[QUOTE=rustywest;17257011]^^ maybe you could give them away to the kids. I'm not that into dolls[/QUOTE]

That's not something the boards biggest Westbrook fan would say! :doh:

[QUOTE=rustywest;17257106]The thread is "Westbrook & the Triple Double" not "Is Westbrook a Once in a Generation Player" - which you don't think he is. Got it. If you can't tell the difference between Westbrook and Lowry as Basketball talents I think we are done here...[/QUOTE]

Again, you stated it. You refuse to talk about it. Not sure what the point of stating it was

[QUOTE=Chris P;17257094]Not really going to back and forth as these threads are all the same. Nobody is ever going to change their minds and another Russ thread probably wasn't necessary. Russ can't win ever in these situations with the people that think he's not good. Wizards have won 7 in a row and 9 out of their last 10..yet from the comments here..it's despite Russ. Zero credit for anything. If it was opposite and the Wizards were still in free fall lotto mode, we'd see the same comments. So win or lose, it doesn't matter to some, because Russ still is an awful player, which makes discussions worthless about him[/QUOTE]
I was a Russ fan until I discovered rustywest. I think you can blame him for the board’s sentiment about Russ.

[QUOTE=KhalDrogo;17257127]I was a Russ fan until I discovered rustywest. I think you can blame him for the board’s sentiment about Russ.[/QUOTE]

Nah..lol..i agree another russ thread is a bit much..but overwhelmingly the Anti Russ group has always been louder than the actual Russ fans since I've been here.

[QUOTE=Chris P;17257094]Not really going to back and forth as these threads are all the same. Nobody is ever going to change their minds and another Russ thread probably wasn't necessary. Russ can't win ever in these situations with the people that think he's not good. Wizards have won 7 in a row and 9 out of their last 10..yet from the comments here..it's despite Russ. Zero credit for anything. If it was opposite and the Wizards were still in free fall lotto mode, we'd see the same comments. So win or lose, it doesn't matter to some, because Russ still is an awful player, which makes discussions worthless about him[/QUOTE]

I thought it was necessary because he is on the verge of something special... but judging from the 1st page of responses you are probably right. I expected some hate, but didn't expect people to hate me because I go in with passion to defend Russ vs the often unfair vitriol directed his way.

Certainly didn't expect thread making gate-keepers to flag this one, considering I've made 3 Westbrook threads in roughly two years.

Not the place to be a Westbrook fan huh

[QUOTE=rustywest;17257138]I thought it was necessary because he is on the verge of something special... but judging from the 1st page of responses you are probably right. I expected some hate, but didn't expect people to hate me because I go in with passion to defend Russ vs the often unfair vitriol directed his way.

Certainly didn't expect thread making gate-keepers to flag this one, considering I've made 3 Westbrook threads in roughly two years.

Not the place to be a Westbrook fan huh[/QUOTE]

I dont personally mind of course..i just knew this thread was gonna turn into every conversation there is here about Russ. I'm glad there are a few of us who can appreciate him...its definitely tough being a russ fan here (it was annoying dealing with it his 1st triple double year). I'd also say if he was playing terrible (and when he has off games in the future) no doubt the russ troll thread will be bumped up

[QUOTE=KhalDrogo;17257127]I was a Russ fan until I discovered rustywest. I think you can blame him for the board’s sentiment about Russ.[/QUOTE]

Again, that's on you. Take a look at yourself if you don't like Russ because of an internet forum poster... Its weird you've made this point twice and don't see how its a poor reflection on you.

Listen, you reported me for making a joke, and I made fun of you for your hyperbole, then you tried to portray me as a racist. You did two things that are spineless in my book. I can't hold a grudge the same as you, after you be a jerk to me like that I decided to bury the hatchet trying to engage with you a week or two ago but you keep vomiting the negativity?

Its pathetic man

[QUOTE=Derekbauer;17257118]Again, you stated it. You refuse to talk about it. Not sure what the point of stating it was[/QUOTE]

You see what I mean about ignorance? I did talk about it... I said he was a once in a generation player and you said he wasn't. That's it. I gave you my 4 guys for your reference. The thread's about his Triple Doubles not greatest player or once in a generation player top whatever list. I don't do those lists because they are unquantifiable for a myriad of different reasons.

[QUOTE=rustywest;17256971]This post right here is the reason why Westbrook fans get defensive about all the hatred. And a troll kept a straight face and called it a gem! So bad. Hyperbolic, cherry picked and thinly disguised hate.

I bolded all the nonsensical hyberbole, amateur hypothesis to make a point.

Now is it any surprise that this guy highlighted Russ' two worst shooting performances during this past streak? [I]Without any context whatsoever[/I]? No surprise there... (Notice how currently the excuse from this boob isn't they lost the game and he triple doubled)

Lets take a look at his other games around the two picked to be unbias...

-14/23 FG 37PTS 11REBS 11AST 3TO
-7/17 FG 15/14/11 2TO
-13/24 FG 36/15/9 4TO
-12/22 FG 25/15/11 7TO
-8/15 FG 25/14/14 3TO

Combined 27/38 FT 71%[/QUOTE]

You want more gems?

7/20
3/15
3/14
7/19
5/15
3/11
4/16
7/25
6/19
3/17

10 games above. 66 turnovers / 22 missed FT's. [B]And Washington WON SEVEN OF THEM![/B] (plus the two mentioned earlier. Oddly in 12 of Russ' God awful games this season above, Washington is 8-4)

It's one thing to have a bad game. But most of what you see above would be the worst game for player X across an entire season. For Russ, it's called Wednesday.

Look at February people. LOOK!

44/15/56 splits on 5 TO's a night. What are we talkin' bout here?

6 Triple Doubles tho. Woo hoo.

[IMG]https://i.ibb.co/LPvVp6g/Westbrook.png[/IMG]

[QUOTE=rustywest;17257212]You see what I mean about ignorance? I did talk about it... I said he was a once in a generation player and you said he wasn't. That's it. I gave you my 4 guys for your reference. The thread's about his Triple Doubles not greatest player or once in a generation player top whatever list. I don't do those lists because they are unquantifiable for a myriad of different reasons.[/QUOTE]

Ignorance is not understanding what “once in a generation” means.

If you think Lebron James and Russell Westbrook are in the same category of generational talent then we have nothing to discuss.

[QUOTE=Chris P;17257158]I dont personally mind of course..i just knew this thread was gonna turn into every conversation there is here about Russ. I'm glad there are a few of us who can appreciate him...its definitely tough being a russ fan here (it was annoying dealing with it his 1st triple double year). I'd also say if he was playing terrible (and when he has off games in the future) no doubt the russ troll thread will be bumped up[/QUOTE]

Yeah, I don't think I'll post here anymore. What was supposed to be a fun appreciation thread devolved into a barrage of negativity. I don't need it...

[QUOTE=rustywest;17257304]Yeah, I don't think I'll post here anymore. What was supposed to be a fun appreciation thread devolved into a barrage of negativity. I don't need it...[/QUOTE]

You’ve already said this several times and keep coming back

[QUOTE=rustywest;17257304]Yeah, I don't think I'll post here anymore. What was supposed to be a fun appreciation thread devolved into a barrage of negativity. I don't need it...[/QUOTE]

When the facts are not on your side, things don't often go as you'd like.

But like Russ' bad games, you'll be back; quickly.

[QUOTE=rustywest;17257304]Yeah, I don't think I'll post here anymore. What was supposed to be a fun appreciation thread devolved into a barrage of negativity. I don't need it...[/QUOTE]

Vomit, vitriol, sour, phony, the list goes on.

All words used by you in your opening post. That doesn’t sound like a fun appreciation thread buddy.

You got exactly what you were looking for

[QUOTE=rustywest;17257304]Yeah, I don't think I'll post here anymore. What was supposed to be a fun appreciation thread devolved into a barrage of negativity. I don't need it...[/QUOTE]


Don't worry too much about it. I'm still waiting for them to do the mental gymnastics necessary to tell us why his 11 AST/game are bad for the team, too. Some people you'll never please.

The best part is they came into this thread to bash RW0 for never winning at a time when they've currently won 9 of 10. Classic BO.

[QUOTE=jcardstore;17257325]You’ve already said this several times and keep coming back[/QUOTE]

I've never said it once. You are a lair. Post the quotes...

[QUOTE=rustywest;17257353]I've never said it once. You are a lair. Post the quotes...[/QUOTE]

A lair?

[QUOTE=jcardstore;17257365]A lair?[/QUOTE]

Yes, you know you are a lair, with snakes and spiders! :D

Anyways back to thread, I think Westbrook has tremendous talent and athleticism, my only beef with him is his shot selection at times and attitude. His stats are video-game like at times. I think if he became a more humble person it would help his game. When he retires his career stats are gonna be stuffed, no doubt about it.

Great regular season player that brings the energy every night!

Translation: He’s an overpaid stat padder that makes just about every organization he plays for worse. He imploded OKC, Houston is in shambles now, and I’m sure Washington will be a barren wasteland after he gets done there.

[QUOTE=armoursave;17258006]Great regular season player that brings the energy every night!

Translation: He’s an overpaid stat padder that makes just about every organization he plays for worse. He imploded OKC, Houston is in shambles now, and I’m sure Washington will be a barren wasteland after he gets done there.[/QUOTE]

How is OKC in shambles? And Houston..yes had nothing to do with Harden checking out on them...all russ lol

It’s one thing to not like Westbrook or to think he’s not one of the top players in the league anymore.. but if anyone truly believes he’s one of the worst players in the nba, you should probably find another sport to watch because you don’t know basketball. Probably the same cats who thought Carmelo couldn’t play in the league anymore.


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What. Did. You. Do? Lol

I'm not going to read this thread (I'm sure with more idiotic 'worst player in the NBA' that NeedsChapman's spews), but I appreciate the effort.

Let's just enjoy watching a future Hall of Famer play the game.

[QUOTE=Derekbauer;17257330]Vomit, vitriol, sour, phony, the list goes on.

All words used by you in your opening post. That doesn’t sound like a fun appreciation thread buddy.

You got exactly what you were looking for[/QUOTE]

Superb post.

Start a(nother) thread on a polarising player and already come out defensive and name calling people you know don't like him, yet it's a 'positive thread for fun'? Sorry sir, nobody's buying that.

I respect the fandom OP has for his player, but this was always going to be a negative thread.

[QUOTE=armoursave;17258006]Great regular season player that brings the energy every night!

Translation: He’s an overpaid stat padder that makes just about every organization he plays for worse. He imploded OKC, Houston is in shambles now, and I’m sure Washington will be a barren wasteland after he gets done there.[/QUOTE]

Was Washington ever relevant lol. No doubt his decision making blows but the intensity he plays at is at a whole another level than players these days. Not going to lie, I haven’t watched him play in a while being on the wizards but putting up these numbers on almost a nightly basis isn’t an easy task - even for many superstars of the game.

Somebody call the cops. Two Westbrook threads are on the front page... meltdown alert :popcorn:

In a very important game for the Wiz, Russ absolutely annihilated the Pacers with the facilitation. That was a clinic... the game was virtually over a couple minutes into the 3rd.

Russ receiving a standing O from the crowd in attendance after his block, offensive rebound, fall, dribble, slip, dribble :cry: I wonder how many Wiz fans have converted and crossed over from the dark side???

14/[B]21[/B]/[B]24[/B]

Career high in Rebounds, Tied his career high in Assists for his [B]178th Career Triple Double[/B]

I can't believe Harden hurt him than he hurt Harden. If Harden stepped back, the Rockets would not be in the dark ages.

[QUOTE=rustywest;17257011]^^ maybe you could give them away to the kids. I'm not that into dolls[/QUOTE]

Strong comeback from a guy who collects pictures of grown men in shorts.

I personally love watching Westbrook play...for the other team.

Westbrook has been a joy to watch this season.

The Zards are playing their best ball since Paul Pierce was here and all his teammates have nothing but great things to say about the guy.

[QUOTE=2010GBPackers;17257335]Don't worry too much about it. I'm still waiting for them to do the mental gymnastics necessary to tell us why his 11 AST/game are bad for the team, too. Some people you'll never please.

[B]The best part is they came into this thread to bash RW0 for never winning at a time when they've currently won 9 of 10. Classic BO.[/QUOTE]
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The classic cesspool of blowout members who love to bash on players because they either have POMO, or just have pathetic lives and love to hate.


I'll admit, I was not a Russ fan when he was in OKC, but he clearly is playing some of the best basketball of his career right now.




edit: rustywest. You are not helping things either, by ruffling everyone else here up.

[QUOTE=KhalDrogo;17256783]How many Russel Westbrook threads do we need for the one fan he has here?[/QUOTE]

The Russ fanboys start a new one whenever he has a couple good games, I believe.

Proud of Russell showing a slightly higher IQ than the worst in the NBA, good for him!

STOP TAKING ANY 3's, then I'll give him more credit. Beal should still ask out, poor guy.

[QUOTE=JustinVerlander07;17289769]The Russ fanboys start a new one whenever he has a couple good games, I believe.

Proud of Russell showing a slightly higher IQ than the worst in the NBA, good for him!

STOP TAKING ANY 3's, then I'll give him more credit. Beal should still ask out, poor guy.[/QUOTE]

"A couple of good games" lol, and honestly one of the threads was started in response to a semi troll thread about Russ. There's what 2 threads on him? And I guarantee you if he was playing like trash, the troll Russ threads would be bumped up (like they were earlier in the season). Anyways..why is it Poor Bradley Beal? Why is Beal all of the sudden a victim. The Anti Westbrook group is always pointed out how Russ is a stat padder who doesn't lead to wins..so why doesn't Beal get that same tag? When he scores 40 points, his teams record is 6-20....yet all he see from those who can't stand Russ is "awww Poor Beal". I don't get it

[QUOTE=Chris P;17289837]"A couple of good games" lol, and honestly one of the threads was started in response to a semi troll thread about Russ. There's what 2 threads on him? And I guarantee you if he was playing like trash, the troll Russ threads would be bumped up (like they were earlier in the season). Anyways..why is it Poor Bradley Beal? Why is Beal all of the sudden a victim. The Anti Westbrook group is always pointed out how Russ is a stat padder who doesn't lead to wins..[B]so why doesn't Beal get that same tag? When he scores 40 points, his teams record is 6-20....yet all he see from those who can't stand Russ is "awww Poor Beal". I don't get it[/QUOTE]
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Beal isn't citicized because that doesn't fit the RW hater narrative.

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Beal isn't citicized because that doesn't fit the RW hater narrative.[/QUOTE]

Oh I know it....it's just hypocritical to me..but whatever...it's been like that for years for Russ here. I don't have a problem with Beal either, just pointing out the hypocrisy. I know the second Russ has a bad game or they get bounced in the play-in game..they'll come back and tell us how much of a loser Russ is.

[QUOTE=Chris P;17289877]Oh I know it....it's just hypocritical to me..but whatever...it's been like that for years for Russ here. I don't have a problem with Beal either, just pointing out the hypocrisy. I know the second Russ has a bad game or they get bounced in the play-in game..they'll come back and tell us how much of a loser Russ is.[/QUOTE]



RW could put up a stat line of 30-25-25 with 1 TO and still be hated on for the one turnover.


It's really comical at this point.

You guys are really insecure.