Westbrook in straight beast mode again...

[vinsanity15]

Originally Posted by deemsterz33

I don't see him wearing down. The bigger concern would be a big injury. He's at his prime, and people forget he's only playing 36 mins a game. Even at his usage rate it could be a pretty sustainable pace. Sometimes I think he makes it look harder than it actually is.

Guy is not slowing down he is a freaking Machine absolute beast. Like you said only thing that could stop him is a injury God Forbid. But also like you said his minuets are really not that high so i see no reason for him to slow down and he still in his prim.

[DunkingDurant35]

Originally Posted by ninjacookies

I'm more concerned on how Westbrook's body will hold up over an 82 game season with all this usage. Sure, you can say Harden is right up there too, but their playing styles and physical exertion are nothing alike.

Very fun to watch though.

Yes, it will get to be a concern after time. Westy is as dedicated as anyone in physical fitness, but you can only sustain this for so long.

He'll need more help ASAP.

[Ginger Ale]

Originally Posted by vinsanity15

The Streak is over lol but who cares what a run. Ill take 37 12 and 6 and the W baby. Russ was so EFFICIENT tonight 14/26 clutch shooting great game. He will just start a new streak lol. MVP baby.

Adams may be an All Star.

[k13]

He just takes a lot of shots, plays a lot of minutes, turns the ball over at a record rate.
Horrible shot %. Not very efficient.

In a few years when his athleticism goes he'll be finished and looking like Derrick Rose after his injuries. After 30 won't be kind. These kind of players never adjust their game.

[tjforce]

Originally Posted by k13

He just takes a lot of shots, plays a lot of minutes, turns the ball over at a record rate.
Horrible shot %. Not very efficient.

In a few years when his athleticism goes he'll be finished and looking like Derrick Rose after his injuries. After 30 won't be kind. These kind of players never adjust their game.

He shoots a lot, but also leads the league in scoring.

He only plays 35.7 minutes a game, which isn't that high.

His turnover:assists ratio is .52, compared to other stars like Giannis: .59, Harden: .48, Curry: .5

But don't let facts and figures get in the way of your narrative

[elee712]

Originally Posted by k13

He just takes a lot of shots, plays a lot of minutes, turns the ball over at a record rate.
Horrible shot %. Not very efficient.

In a few years when his athleticism goes he'll be finished and looking like Derrick Rose after his injuries. After 30 won't be kind. These kind of players never adjust their game.

I can see him following a similar path to Iverson after age 30 unless he develops some sort of a consistent shot ala VC and Pierce. He'll still be relatively quick but not enough to be effective without an outside shot.

[deemsterz33]

Originally Posted by elee712

I can see him following a similar path to Iverson after age 30 unless he develops some sort of a consistent shot ala VC and Pierce. He'll still be relatively quick but not enough to be effective without an outside shot.

Don't understand the Iverson comparisons. Two very different styles of PG. I think RW possesses a more well-rounded game that will cause problems for his opponents for quite a while. Especially if he can get some help around him.

[elee712]

Originally Posted by deemsterz33

Don't understand the Iverson comparisons. Two very different styles of PG. I think RW possesses a more well-rounded game that will cause problems for his opponents for quite a while. Especially if he can get some help around him.

Styles may be a bit different but to me their main traits is their size and quickness and both their games are/were geared towards utilizing those physical abilities. Neither great shooters. Once Iverson lost a step, his game declined significantly and I can see that with wb. He wont be able to soar over guy's for rebounds and will not be able go fly past defenders like he is now. If his outside shot Doesn't improve dramatically, I can't see how he can be effective when he starts to slow down.

It's no knock on wb. That's just what happens to players when they get older.

[nfunk]

Originally Posted by tjforce

He shoots a lot, but also leads the league in scoring.

He only plays 35.7 minutes a game, which isn't that high.

His turnover:assists ratio is .52, compared to other stars like Giannis: .59, Harden: .48, Curry: .5

But don't let facts and figures get in the way of your narrative

LMAO "But don't let facts and figures get in the way of your narrative"

[asujbl]

Just say Giannis sucks. That can easily be a 10 page thread

[nfunk]

I wouldn't doubt anything about Russ. Dude has a rare intensity and thrives on people doubting him.

Keep hating on him and the monster will grow larger!

[vinsanity15]

Originally Posted by elee712

I can see him following a similar path to Iverson after age 30 unless he develops some sort of a consistent shot ala VC and Pierce. He'll still be relatively quick but not enough to be effective without an outside shot.

He nothing like inversion stupid comparison he way better than Iverson and does so many more things than him horrible connection. Only comparison between the 2 is both are on crappy teams and have no help, and both are the whole team. But in terms of how they play and how they are physically built they are not the same at all like not even close terrible comparison like really bad.

[vinsanity15]

Originally Posted by k13

He just takes a lot of shots, plays a lot of minutes, turns the ball over at a record rate.
Horrible shot %. Not very efficient.

In a few years when his athleticism goes he'll be finished and looking like Derrick Rose after his injuries. After 30 won't be kind. These kind of players never adjust their game.

You either don't know basketball or your the biggest HATER on here please stop with the foolish comments wow.

[vinsanity15]

Originally Posted by elee712

Styles may be a bit different but to me their main traits is their size and quickness and both their games are/were geared towards utilizing those physical abilities. Neither great shooters. Once Iverson lost a step, his game declined significantly and I can see that with wb. He wont be able to soar over guy's for rebounds and will not be able go fly past defenders like he is now. If his outside shot Doesn't improve dramatically, I can't see how he can be effective when he starts to slow down.

It's no knock on wb. That's just what happens to players when they get older.

Size are you kidding me SIZE??? Russ is 6'4 and has muscle Ai was freaking 5'10 and barley 180 soak and wet please. You just find any excuse you can to hate on RUSS right why??? If you don't like him stop commenting her that is all instead of making foolish statement that are not true and make no sense. And Russ way better all around player it a terrible comparison absolutely terrible, and russ has a good mid range J and post game is the best amount guards his 3 not that great so what. Basketball ball not all about shooting 3s please enough. Some statements on here man there nuts i can't believe that people actually say these things but whatever. Russ and AI are same size and have same athleticism haha please give me a break.

[vinsanity15]

Originally Posted by tjforce

He shoots a lot, but also leads the league in scoring.

He only plays 35.7 minutes a game, which isn't that high.

His turnover:assists ratio is .52, compared to other stars like Giannis: .59, Harden: .48, Curry: .5

But don't let facts and figures get in the way of your narrative

Exacly was a foolish statement he just a hater man only way to explain it cause no right minded basketball fan would say that. Same with others commenting in here all haters cause there statements all make 0 sense and are so foolish haha but whatever. When he averages a tripe double and wins MVP it all good baby and they make the playoffs.

Also i keep saying it cause it 100% true. For people to crap on a guy who is averaging a triple double and his team is winning you are insane. You either know 0 about basketball like nothing at all, or you are a freaking HATER for no reason that is the only 2 possibilities. And i would think people on here know basketball so I would assume there are just a bunch of HATERRRRSSS and it ashame just enjoy history and hope it happens terrible really is terrible.

[vinsanity15]

Originally Posted by nfunk

I wouldn't doubt anything about Russ. Dude has a rare intensity and thrives on people doubting him.

Keep hating on him and the monster will grow larger!

DING DING DING let the hate keep going freaking RUSS still gonna be a beast only thing that could bring him down is his own teammates cause he really has no help. They have to make some trades. They have some solid pieces but need some more ball handlers and a bench Russ only ball handler who could do anything and they have the worst bench in NBA.

[elee712]

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Originally Posted by vinsanity15

Size are you kidding me SIZE??? Russ is 6'4 and has muscle Ai was freaking 5'10 and barley 180 soak and wet please. You just find any excuse you can to hate on RUSS right why??? If you don't like him stop commenting her that is all instead of making foolish statement that are not true and make no sense. And Russ way better all around player it a terrible comparison absolutely terrible, and russ has a good mid range J and post game is the best amount guards his 3 not that great so what. Basketball ball not all about shooting 3s please enough. Some statements on here man there nuts i can't believe that people actually say these things but whatever. Russ and AI are same size and have same athleticism haha please give me a break.

Did I say I hate him? Calm down a bit why don't you. He's 6'3 190 lbs. He's no Karl malone. Good mid range shot? I'm not sure about that. Why don't you tell me how his game will be when he slows down?

[hermanspeewee]

Michael Jordan was pretty good at ball and he's a fan of Westbrook. He's not Iverson at all. DWade would be a better comparison imo.

[deemsterz33]

Originally Posted by hermanspeewee

Michael Jordan was pretty good at ball and he's a fan of Westbrook. He's not Iverson at all. DWade would be a better comparison imo.

There isn't really an accurate comparison. As far as a night by night desire to win and do anything it takes to win, Jordan is probably the closest comparison. Of course we all know how far Russ is accomplishment-wise from Jordan, but his heart is on the same level. Jordan agrees:

https://www.google.com/amp/nypost.co...-me-of-me/amp/

Now if he could just get that FG% up a little bit......

[deemsterz33]

Originally Posted by elee712

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Did I say I hate him? Calm down a bit why don't you. He's 6'3 190 lbs. He's no Karl malone. Good mid range shot? I'm not sure about that. Why don't you tell me how his game will be when he slows down?

Considering his ability to distribute the ball, he could have a long and successful career past his prime.

[vinsanity15]

Thank you seems that everyone here agrees Iverson is a stupid comparison and not even close. And like others have stated guy could be a beast way past his prim he knows how to play the game and his passing ability is crazy he will be fine. But good news is he still in his prim for a long time no need to look ahead he is making history now.

[vinsanity15]

Originally Posted by deemsterz33

Considering his ability to distribute the ball, he could have a long and successful career past his prime.

Exactly

[vinsanity15]

WOW OKC bench is terrible i keep saying it worst in NBA so bad. Simaje Christian is terrible worst back up point guard in the NBA without RUSS this team really does nothing the bench has 3 points in 6 min so so bad wow. Hahaa that whY what RUSS is doing even more impressive.

[exitmusicblue]

Russ, very damned good player.

Will he be remembered by history in 30, 40 years? Nope, nada, hells no.

[exitmusicblue]

...realized that could sound overly harsh, no offense to the fans. But I honestly wonder how generations who'll never watch him play will regard a Russ, or a Chuck, or a Stockton or Malone, etc.