Where does Westbrook rank among the best athletes in NBA history?

Bars and Bar · 01-18-2016, 02:42 PM

I love watching him play.

jcardstore · 01-18-2016, 02:44 PM

probably pretty close to the top because today's NBA has arguably the best athletes...

vinsanity15 · 01-18-2016, 02:53 PM

Right up there for sure i would say top 10 for sure maybe top 5 guy is a beast. One of the best players to watch.

dasiegel · 01-18-2016, 03:10 PM

Some names that come to mind, Westbrook, Lebron, Wilt, Vince Carter, Karl Malone, David Thompson, Dominique, Jordan, Dr. J., Kobe Bryant... probably my objective top 10.

jlzinck · 01-18-2016, 03:11 PM

62nd....maybe 63rd

rttrffg2012 · 01-18-2016, 03:13 PM

I think pound for pound, spud Webb or mugs mugsy bouges accomplished more with less.

I think Avery Johnson use to brag about benching 500lbs. NBA guys are bad at bench press because of the long arms and less desire for bulk.

Phil Jackson was known for challenging players to full court one-on-one.

I can't think of any basketball players that won medals in other Olympic events. The Dallas Cowboys Bob Hayes won a gold for sprinting and a Super Bowl (only NFL player to do that)

oldgoldy97 · 01-18-2016, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by jlzinck

62nd....maybe 63rd

Wrong. Science has proven he's 12th.

Science being Steven A Smith.

Bars and Bar · 01-18-2016, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jlzinck

62nd....maybe 63rd

4 REAL?

U CRAY DOG.

oldgoldy97 · 01-18-2016, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by rttrffg2012

I think pound for pound, spud Webb or mugs mugsy bouges accomplished more with less.

I think Avery Johnson use to brag about benching 500lbs. NBA guys are bad at bench press because of the long arms and less desire for bulk.

Phil Jackson was known for challenging players to full court one-on-one.

I can't think of any basketball players that won medals in other Olympic events. The Dallas Cowboys Bob Hayes won a gold for sprinting and a Super Bowl (only NFL player to do that)

Herschel Walker was a great bobsledder and brought the Cowboys multiple SB victories.

rats60 · 01-18-2016, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by dasiegel

Some names that come to mind, Westbrook, Lebron, Wilt, Vince Carter, Karl Malone, David Thompson, Dominique, Jordan, Dr. J., Kobe Bryant... probably my objective top 10.

He behind just about every guy on that list. Kobe, Malone and Westbrook are the bottom 3. Connie Hawkins, Clyde Drexler and Darrell Griffith would be above those 3 on my list.

rats60 · 01-18-2016, 04:47 PM

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Herschel Walker was a great bobsledder and brought the Cowboys multiple SB victories.

Walker didn't win any SB rings. The Cowboys used him to scam the Vikings out of a bunch of draft picks which they used to build a championship team.

oldgoldy97 · 01-18-2016, 04:54 PM

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Walker didn't win any SB rings. The Cowboys used him to scam the Vikings out of a bunch of draft picks which they used to build a championship team.

sniperx · 01-18-2016, 05:03 PM

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sniperx · 01-18-2016, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by rttrffg2012

I think pound for pound, spud Webb or mugs mugsy bouges accomplished more with less.

You take two shortest players to make it into NBA and make that statement? Genius

bkcardcollector · 01-18-2016, 05:07 PM

athlete: one who participates in a contest

so many variables to consider. basically his athletic rank would be the same as his player rank because athlete essentially means the same thing as player.

it not possible to measure and therefor very hard to rank.

ranking works for measureable (objective) abilities much better than it does for conceptual (subjective) abilities.

asking who is the best athlete is like asking who is the most handsome

groundsupport · 01-18-2016, 05:18 PM

No one mentioned Nate Robinson.

Rip Hamilton would out run everyone.

SteveO21 · 01-18-2016, 05:27 PM

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No one mentioned Nate Robinson.

Rip Hamilton would out run everyone.

Rip and Reggie. Those 2 made their careers on essentially being endurance runners with really good shots.

Mattsurewood · 01-18-2016, 05:31 PM

At 6'9" Magic Johnson was one heck of a point guard..I'd put him in the conversation.

Archangel1775 · 01-18-2016, 05:38 PM

I am not sure but I know I would at least have to see him play some other sport in some celebrity type weekend contest before I put him in my Top 10 athletes

Orangejello727 · 01-18-2016, 08:27 PM

Oliver Miller was a beast! Literally

hist · 01-18-2016, 10:19 PM

I like watching Russell Westbrook, but anyone else feel like his triple doubles are forced?

SirChuck · 01-18-2016, 10:42 PM

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I like watching Russell Westbrook, but anyone else feel like his triple doubles are forced?

This. When watching OKC games i always notice Westbrook tend to only pass for a direct bucket to add to his assist, he does not move the ball for the sake of ball movement. And also, his defense was pretty good up until last season and this, he would always gamble on defense tried to go for the steals. Go read the analysis from daily thunder blog, this is a well-known criticism of Westbrook.

hist · 01-18-2016, 10:48 PM

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This. When watching OKC games i always notice Westbrook tend to only pass for a direct bucket to add to his assist, he does not move the ball for the sake of ball movement. And also, his defense was pretty good up until last season and this, he would always gamble on defense tried to go for the steals. Go read the analysis from daily thunder blog, this is a well-known criticism of Westbrook.

Yes, because of this, I feel like he does not make the best decisions for the benefit of the team.

NeilCO · 01-18-2016, 11:48 PM

Is an horse a athlete?

bkcardcollector · 01-19-2016, 12:05 AM

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Is an horse a athlete?

haha more so than a jockey I would say

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vinsanity15 Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 1,946	Right up there for sure i would say top 10 for sure maybe top 5 guy is a beast. One of the best players to watch.

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rttrffg2012 Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Sunset Park, NY Posts: 2,927 Jackson2015	I think pound for pound, spud Webb or mugs mugsy bouges accomplished more with less. I think Avery Johnson use to brag about benching 500lbs. NBA guys are bad at bench press because of the long arms and less desire for bulk. Phil Jackson was known for challenging players to full court one-on-one. I can't think of any basketball players that won medals in other Olympic events. The Dallas Cowboys Bob Hayes won a gold for sprinting and a Super Bowl (only NFL player to do that)

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bkcardcollector Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Raptors Nation Posts: 7,872 bk_card_collector bk_card_collector	athlete: one who participates in a contest so many variables to consider. basically his athletic rank would be the same as his player rank because athlete essentially means the same thing as player. it not possible to measure and therefor very hard to rank. ranking works for measureable (objective) abilities much better than it does for conceptual (subjective) abilities. asking who is the best athlete is like asking who is the most handsome __________________ Got Tyler Ennis?

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groundsupport Banned Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 16,234 groundsupportse	No one mentioned Nate Robinson. Rip Hamilton would out run everyone.

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Mattsurewood Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 4,400 greenbeltsux	At 6'9" Magic Johnson was one heck of a point guard..I'd put him in the conversation.

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Orangejello727 Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 19,094	Oliver Miller was a beast! Literally

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hist Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 383	I like watching Russell Westbrook, but anyone else feel like his triple doubles are forced?

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NeilCO Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 5,282 sundaysportscards NeilCO	Is an horse a athlete? __________________ Timberwolves fan. Main PC is Gorgui Dieng, who has been top 35 in RPM Wins for two straight seasons. Don't @ me. Or do. I'll be around.