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Russell Westbrook struggles after altercation with Kevin Durant

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by whathappened, Dec 29, 2011.

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  1. whathappened

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    #1 whathappened, Dec 29, 2011
  2. RedRedemption

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    Two people are at fault here.
    Sefolosha does need to shoot the ball. Seriously...
    Westbrook shouldn't be yelling at his teammates. He's no Kobe.
     
    #2 RedRedemption, Dec 29, 2011
  3. DaDakota

    DaDakota If you want to know, just ask!

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    Westbrook needs to realize he is no Batman, he is a Robin.
    DD
     
    #3 DaDakota, Dec 29, 2011
  4. ascaptjack

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    Westbrook and Perkins for Howard!

    LMAO!

    JK.
     
    #4 ascaptjack, Dec 29, 2011
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    " My FIGHTING is POETRY - You don't edit RUSSELL WESTBROOK'S POETRY (you testicle) ! "


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    Westbrook's a-hole attitude has been steadily increasing. Dude needs to get over himself.

    On the same note, wouldnt it be nice if Rox players like Thabeet and Budinger would have a nasty streak like that.
     
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    OKC should do that ASAP. Slide in Maynor at PG, someone who knows his role, and BOOM! Get out the way. Dwight and Durant...
     
    #6 Spacemoth, Dec 29, 2011
  7. Asian Sensation

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    Does Westbrook remind anyone else of Stephon Marbury when he was young and playing for the Wolves? The Thunder is Durant's team just like how that Timberwolve's team was KG's team. Westbrook needs to know his role and not screw up a good situation for himself. If things go like they are now... when Westbrook's career is over he will end up with very nice stats but he won't have won anything significant. His current style of play and attitude is not conducive to winning basketball.
     
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    Westbrook, Perkins, and Ibaka for Howard and Anderson might actually work. Howard would definitely stay and play with Durant. That would be a scary duo! :eek:
     
    #8 jayhow92, Dec 29, 2011
  9. Zboy

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    The same fire that makes Westbrook a jerk also makes him a great competitor and is a key part of their team success. You need guys like Westbrook who are not afraid of big playoff games.

    Thunder team realizes this and will tolerate his punk behavior.

    In this altercation, while his method was crude, he was right. Sefolosha needs to shoot. You cannot pass up open shots. If you do, it disrupts your offense. Rudy T. tried to get this message across to a young Horry. It took a nixed Sean Elliot trade for him to realize this. Today Horry is most known for taking and making wide open clutch shots.

    PS. I have just come to accept Westbrook as a punk. It has made it easier for me to tolerate him. He was barking at and trying to show up Luke, Barea and Rubio all against against the Timberwoves and it was getting very annoying. Although Barea needs to be taken down. This guy has ovetaken Fisher as the biggest flopper in the league.
     
    #9 Zboy, Dec 29, 2011
  10. icewill36

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    i think he was just frustrated because he was having such a poor game already and pargo was playing extremely well on the other side. not really a big deal IMO

    i also think it would be a very bad move to trade westbrook right now. why would you mess up a team that has gotten better every year and now looks primed to win the west ? that could be a disaster. just let the young guys figure it out, and if you guys dont know things like this happen with EVERY team all the team.
     
    #10 icewill36, Dec 29, 2011
  11. Dreamin

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    It was clear from last season playoffs - Westbrook is not their guy. Trade for Steve Nash.
     
    #11 Dreamin, Dec 29, 2011
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    A lil drama is not bad.....light the fire under their asses
     
    #12 daywalker02, Dec 29, 2011
  13. Jontro

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    Westbrook is clearly a douche and if the Thunder are smart, they'd trade him immediately before things worsen. Trade his douche ass for Dragic, Thabeet, and picks.
     
    #13 Jontro, Dec 29, 2011
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    Yeah this guy is such a douchemonger, now LETS BRING HIM TO THE ROCKETS!!! :grin:
     
    #14 FLASH21, Dec 29, 2011
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    video link?
     
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    What's old is new again.
     
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    Never thought I'd see a "bad" Starbury reborn, but we've got it.
     
    #17 emjohn, Dec 29, 2011
  18. Sooner423

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    Non-issue.

    Have you guys ever played basketball?

    This stuff happens all the time.
     
    #18 Sooner423, Dec 29, 2011
  19. TheChosenOne

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    Westbrook needs to get over himself, indeed. Nothing new here though really
     
    #19 TheChosenOne, Dec 29, 2011
  20. VBG

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    Agreed. Sefolosha has to take that shot and if he doesn't Westbrook has to call him out on it.

    Just like Kobe calling out Kwame for not wanting the ball.

    I don't see anything wrong with what Westbrook did there.

    Missing every shot he took is a different matter.
     
    #20 VBG, Dec 29, 2011
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