2018-19 RUSSELL WESTBROOK thread

21Pittsburgh58 · 10-22-2018, 12:42 PM

Man, I still love watching this guy! But ...

Missed first two games

Game 3:
The good - 32 pts, 12 boards, 8 assists.
The bad - 5 TO's (he does that). 1-6 3PT (he really should only shoot about 3-4 per game - max).
The ugly - 5/11 FT's (WTF? These are free points!). Entire team was 19/30 shooting FT's (64%). Entire team was 9/39 shooting 3's (23%). Horrible D. Loss.

This might be a long year - lol

ballhawkdawk · 10-22-2018, 01:10 PM

The good — Russell Westbrook is entertaining as F. The bad — nothing.

starvela · 10-22-2018, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ballhawkdawk

The good — Russell Westbrook is entertaining as F. The bad — nothing.

Exactly, I just love watching this guy play...so, since I'm not a OKC fan, I could just sit, watch and enjoy without caring about W-L!!

regularp · 10-22-2018, 03:06 PM

The official stat padding thread.

IronMonkey415 · 10-22-2018, 03:08 PM

He's everything I want to be if I was a ballar at the park.

starvela · 10-22-2018, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by IronMonkey415

He's everything I want to be if I was a ballar at the park.

That's why I love him!! Drives in at will, like nothing..Very fun to see!! Keep in mind, I'm just talking about watching him play, make shots, hustle...not talking about team success, etc. I saw a summer pick up game with other NBA stars, I believe last year, he seriously looked like a man amongst boys out there,, I was in awe!! I'm from Houston, so could care less for OKC, but he's a treat to watch, no doubt!!

realreodeal · 10-22-2018, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by regularp

The official stat padding thread.

Westbrook plays hard every possession - Unlike most players in the league. I'll take 12 of him on my team any day.

hairyangryfella · 10-22-2018, 05:00 PM

He could have had about 8 more assists if anybody on the team could hit a shot.

I'm not keen on seeing him directly under the basket for a rebound (shouldn't he be guarding someone?) and I don't know why he can no longer shoot free throws very well, but he is definitely vital to the team.

T-Ferg, however, should be getting minimal minutes, he's useless.

ninjacookies · 10-22-2018, 05:14 PM

Roberson's injury woes will continue to keep that team where it is.

rangeljon · 10-22-2018, 06:29 PM

I think the NBA, overall, is plagued by poor free throw shooting this season. The Nuggets agains the Warriors last night was atrocious. Dudes out here canning 30 footers but split every pair they step to the line to shoot.

JustinVerlander07 · 10-22-2018, 06:32 PM

Hi guys, should be a great year of chucking from Russ!

slum22 · 10-22-2018, 06:53 PM

I didn't see his first game this year, but I am gonna guess that 2018 Russ is going to look a lot like 2017 Russ and 2016 Russ and... you get the idea. The dude is an incredible talent, but I sort of scratch my head when so many people say he plays hard every possession. He plays hard every possession while he is in control of the ball. Outside of that, he doesn't play very hard. He stands and watches when he doesn't have the ball on offense and for all his physical tools is a below average defender because he doesn't give consistent effort.

ballhawkdawk · 10-22-2018, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by JustinVerlander07

Hi guys, should be a great year of chucking from Russ!

Here’s to hoping he stays healthy. Dude balls hard as F

21Pittsburgh58 · 10-22-2018, 07:44 PM

Two of the three biggest Russ critics in the first 12 posts.

Impressive! Lol

ballhawkdawk · 10-22-2018, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 21Pittsburgh58

Two of the three biggest Russ critics in the first 12 posts.

Impressive! Lol

Like flies to #@#@#@#@. Nothing gets a BO poster more excited than a topic about something they don’t like.

realreodeal · 10-22-2018, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by JustinVerlander07

Hi guys, should be a great year of chucking from Russ!

Last I checked he was an MVP and a Triple Double
Machine - Who are you again??

CubKings · 10-22-2018, 09:31 PM

Russ is my favorite current player, and by far the most exciting to watch. He plays with the same intensity and passion and that will to win like he's a baby of Kobe and AI.

Even with his faults, I'd have him on my team every day.

adavis3232 · 10-22-2018, 10:41 PM

Living here in OKC the 0-3 start is obviously disappointing but keep in mind Russ didn't play in the first 2 games. Russ is going to be Russ and that's fine by me. The fans love him here and Paul George obviously wanted to play with him. Russ is going to be just fine.

21Pittsburgh58 · 10-26-2018, 09:49 AM

Sweet Jesus this team is terrible right now!

13pts, 15 boards, 8 assists

0-5 3pt
3-5 FT's
5 TO's
0 steals

PG: 2-10 3pt's. 6-8 FT's

Team: 7/28. After Russ & PG #'s, the rest of the team was 5/13 3pt's.
Team: 14-25 FT's. After Russ and PG #'s, the rest of the team was 5/12 FT's.

It's not just Russ. This team is a bag of rotten nuts!

21Pittsburgh58 · 10-31-2018, 09:40 AM

Great team win!

Stats were routine but 3 steals, a block and only 3 TO's. 1/3 3pt attempts.

Low TO's and less 3pt shooting is great (17 attempts). They need to continue to be a close-to-the basket team. I think that's the reputation they should establish. With Russ driving in, Adams/Grant/Noel/Patterson doing the dirty work and PG roaming. Change of pace with Schroder to give opposing defenses something to make an adjustment to.

Also, new nickname for Patrick Beverley = "B*tch". You can call him aggressive and hard nosed if you want to, but I don't see it that way.

CubKings · 10-31-2018, 11:32 AM

I don't get to watch the games, but I heard about Russ and Bev.... Again. They scuffle almost every time they meet. For like the last six years haha

I'm surprised they haven't fought yet. They should just box and get it over.

splum · 10-31-2018, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by CubKings

I don't get to watch the games, but I heard about Russ and Bev.... Again. They scuffle almost every time they meet. For like the last six years haha

I'm surprised they haven't fought yet. They should just box and get it over.

I think even if you put them in a boxing ring Pat Bev would take a dive at Russ's knees at some point.

21Pittsburgh58 · 11-02-2018, 11:53 AM

Thunder win!

Russ: 29, 10 boards, 8 assists, 3 steals, 12/24 shooting, 0-3 3pt (still only 3 attempts)

Abrines and Schroder with NICE games!

PG: 0/10 3pt attempts and 4/20 total, BUT, he also had 10 boards, 4 steals and 3 blocks to contribute in other ways. Adams with a ridiculously low 5 FG attempts but 10 boards, 3 steals and 3 blocks.

Jerami Grant was steady, no idea what's going on with TFerg, Noel/Patterson/Diallo provided minimal offense.

21Pittsburgh58 · 11-02-2018, 11:10 PM

What a fun game to watch! Great team game

Russ with 4 steals and only one 3pt attempt (which was missed). He is so freakin' fast and agressive!

tjforce · 11-02-2018, 11:12 PM

I'm starting to feel good about this team if Roberson can come back healthy.

Schroeder gives them a level of depth they've been missing.

10-22-2018, 12:42 PM	#1
21Pittsburgh58 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Goodyear, AZ Posts: 5,152 JackLambertHOF	2018-19 RUSSELL WESTBROOK thread Man, I still love watching this guy! But ... Missed first two games Game 3: The good - 32 pts, 12 boards, 8 assists. The bad - 5 TO's (he does that). 1-6 3PT (he really should only shoot about 3-4 per game - max). The ugly - 5/11 FT's (WTF? These are free points!). Entire team was 19/30 shooting FT's (64%). Entire team was 9/39 shooting 3's (23%). Horrible D. Loss. This might be a long year - lol __________________ 21-Roberto Clemente 58-Jack Lambert Liverpool FC - You'll Never Walk Alone! Carl Sagan: Pale Blue Dot. YouTube this and get over yourself Russ Westbrook, Trout, Shohei, Acuna, Charles LeClerc, Ferrari (Lewis Hamilton 2025!)

10-22-2018, 06:29 PM	#10
rangeljon Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 934	I think the NBA, overall, is plagued by poor free throw shooting this season. The Nuggets agains the Warriors last night was atrocious. Dudes out here canning 30 footers but split every pair they step to the line to shoot. __________________ Jon R.

10-22-2018, 06:32 PM	#11
JustinVerlander07 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: michigan Posts: 16,539 gladdyontherise gladdyontherise	Hi guys, should be a great year of chucking from Russ! __________________ Dan LeFevour PC 214/299 "Cavs in 7. Write it down"

10-22-2018, 06:53 PM	#12
slum22 Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 3,582 slummer22	I didn't see his first game this year, but I am gonna guess that 2018 Russ is going to look a lot like 2017 Russ and 2016 Russ and... you get the idea. The dude is an incredible talent, but I sort of scratch my head when so many people say he plays hard every possession. He plays hard every possession while he is in control of the ball. Outside of that, he doesn't play very hard. He stands and watches when he doesn't have the ball on offense and for all his physical tools is a below average defender because he doesn't give consistent effort. __________________ Steve Reigning Blowout 3 Point Contest Champion https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=1175082

10-22-2018, 07:44 PM	#14
21Pittsburgh58 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Goodyear, AZ Posts: 5,152 JackLambertHOF	Two of the three biggest Russ critics in the first 12 posts. Impressive! Lol __________________ 21-Roberto Clemente 58-Jack Lambert Liverpool FC - You'll Never Walk Alone! Carl Sagan: Pale Blue Dot. YouTube this and get over yourself Russ Westbrook, Trout, Shohei, Acuna, Charles LeClerc, Ferrari (Lewis Hamilton 2025!)

10-22-2018, 01:10 PM	#2
ballhawkdawk Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 7,485	The good — Russell Westbrook is entertaining as F. The bad — nothing.

10-22-2018, 03:06 PM	#4
regularp Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 7,104	The official stat padding thread.

10-22-2018, 03:08 PM	#5
IronMonkey415 Banned Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 44,118 ironmonkeyfromsf	He's everything I want to be if I was a ballar at the park.

10-22-2018, 05:00 PM	#8
hairyangryfella Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New Zealand Posts: 13,219	He could have had about 8 more assists if anybody on the team could hit a shot. I'm not keen on seeing him directly under the basket for a rebound (shouldn't he be guarding someone?) and I don't know why he can no longer shoot free throws very well, but he is definitely vital to the team. T-Ferg, however, should be getting minimal minutes, he's useless.

10-22-2018, 05:14 PM	#9
ninjacookies Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: All the girls see the (boi)/ Look at his flips / Look at his kards / All they say is (oh boi). Posts: 56,358	Roberson's injury woes will continue to keep that team where it is.

10-22-2018, 09:31 PM	#17
CubKings Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Earth Posts: 6,518	Russ is my favorite current player, and by far the most exciting to watch. He plays with the same intensity and passion and that will to win like he's a baby of Kobe and AI. Even with his faults, I'd have him on my team every day. __________________ NBA: Marbury, Jordan, Kobe, Westbrook, KD, AI, Jazz MLB: Chicago Cubs, Stanton, Aramis Ramirez, Sosa NFL: Minnesota Vikings, Randy Moss, Adrian Peterson https://sportscardalbum.com/u/cublife

10-22-2018, 10:41 PM	#18
adavis3232 Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 632	Living here in OKC the 0-3 start is obviously disappointing but keep in mind Russ didn't play in the first 2 games. Russ is going to be Russ and that's fine by me. The fans love him here and Paul George obviously wanted to play with him. Russ is going to be just fine.

10-26-2018, 09:49 AM	#19
21Pittsburgh58 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Goodyear, AZ Posts: 5,152 JackLambertHOF	Sweet Jesus this team is terrible right now! 13pts, 15 boards, 8 assists 0-5 3pt 3-5 FT's 5 TO's 0 steals PG: 2-10 3pt's. 6-8 FT's Team: 7/28. After Russ & PG #'s, the rest of the team was 5/13 3pt's. Team: 14-25 FT's. After Russ and PG #'s, the rest of the team was 5/12 FT's. It's not just Russ. This team is a bag of rotten nuts! __________________ 21-Roberto Clemente 58-Jack Lambert Liverpool FC - You'll Never Walk Alone! Carl Sagan: Pale Blue Dot. YouTube this and get over yourself Russ Westbrook, Trout, Shohei, Acuna, Charles LeClerc, Ferrari (Lewis Hamilton 2025!)

10-31-2018, 09:40 AM	#20
21Pittsburgh58 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Goodyear, AZ Posts: 5,152 JackLambertHOF	Great team win! Stats were routine but 3 steals, a block and only 3 TO's. 1/3 3pt attempts. Low TO's and less 3pt shooting is great (17 attempts). They need to continue to be a close-to-the basket team. I think that's the reputation they should establish. With Russ driving in, Adams/Grant/Noel/Patterson doing the dirty work and PG roaming. Change of pace with Schroder to give opposing defenses something to make an adjustment to. Also, new nickname for Patrick Beverley = "B*tch". You can call him aggressive and hard nosed if you want to, but I don't see it that way. __________________ 21-Roberto Clemente 58-Jack Lambert Liverpool FC - You'll Never Walk Alone! Carl Sagan: Pale Blue Dot. YouTube this and get over yourself Russ Westbrook, Trout, Shohei, Acuna, Charles LeClerc, Ferrari (Lewis Hamilton 2025!)

10-31-2018, 11:32 AM	#21
CubKings Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Earth Posts: 6,518	I don't get to watch the games, but I heard about Russ and Bev.... Again. They scuffle almost every time they meet. For like the last six years haha I'm surprised they haven't fought yet. They should just box and get it over. __________________ NBA: Marbury, Jordan, Kobe, Westbrook, KD, AI, Jazz MLB: Chicago Cubs, Stanton, Aramis Ramirez, Sosa NFL: Minnesota Vikings, Randy Moss, Adrian Peterson https://sportscardalbum.com/u/cublife

11-02-2018, 11:53 AM	#23
21Pittsburgh58 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Goodyear, AZ Posts: 5,152 JackLambertHOF	Thunder win! Russ: 29, 10 boards, 8 assists, 3 steals, 12/24 shooting, 0-3 3pt (still only 3 attempts) Abrines and Schroder with NICE games! PG: 0/10 3pt attempts and 4/20 total, BUT, he also had 10 boards, 4 steals and 3 blocks to contribute in other ways. Adams with a ridiculously low 5 FG attempts but 10 boards, 3 steals and 3 blocks. Jerami Grant was steady, no idea what's going on with TFerg, Noel/Patterson/Diallo provided minimal offense. __________________ 21-Roberto Clemente 58-Jack Lambert Liverpool FC - You'll Never Walk Alone! Carl Sagan: Pale Blue Dot. YouTube this and get over yourself Russ Westbrook, Trout, Shohei, Acuna, Charles LeClerc, Ferrari (Lewis Hamilton 2025!)

11-02-2018, 11:10 PM	#24
21Pittsburgh58 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Goodyear, AZ Posts: 5,152 JackLambertHOF	What a fun game to watch! Great team game Russ with 4 steals and only one 3pt attempt (which was missed). He is so freakin' fast and agressive! __________________ 21-Roberto Clemente 58-Jack Lambert Liverpool FC - You'll Never Walk Alone! Carl Sagan: Pale Blue Dot. YouTube this and get over yourself Russ Westbrook, Trout, Shohei, Acuna, Charles LeClerc, Ferrari (Lewis Hamilton 2025!)

11-02-2018, 11:12 PM	#25
tjforce Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 22,757	I'm starting to feel good about this team if Roberson can come back healthy. Schroeder gives them a level of depth they've been missing. __________________ "Whether you like it or not, learn to love it, because it’s the best thing going. Wooooo!"