You cannot say that athleticism is the only part of his game that made him special, he's a nine time all NBA, an MVP and the guy with highest number of tripple doubles in NBA history. You don't get that with just athleticism. NBA and G league are filled with super athletic players and most have not accomplished nearly what Westbrook has. Athleticism is what stands out, but it's not his only quality.
Yeah yeah, even though let say he is stat padding. To be able to achieved it multiple time consistently, also hard and a talent in it self. Right ? Meanwhile those rookie, or best prospect etc that overhyped, can do it too. @@kjjr3270
@@sambo416 The narrative that says westbrook is a statpadder where made by people who simply doesn't like him or have no idea what it means to play basketball at the highest level. I can make good arguments for every situation where adams let westbrook get the rebound. QUICK TRANSITION FROM DEFENSE TO OFFENSE IS THE MAIN REASON OKC DID THAT ! It's sooooo simple, I hate that people don't get that.
I feel like Jokic wanted Westbrook because Russ knows the game very well and is very versatile as a role player. Only downside to Westbrook is shooting. But he can run the 2nd unit.
If Skip Bayless was still relevant, I could imagine him saying "If LeBron made his teammate better, why did he fail with Russ!? Jokic showed us what making his teammate better is all about !!"
LeBron is old, Jokic is at his peak. What are you even comparing?! Prime Bron did make his teams way better. You waited until he became the oldest player in the NBA to say that. I swear yall fans will say anything
Go look up his stats in the playoffs last year and also watch the games. He’s done, he’s washed. He couldn’t score to save his life and was lost on every aspect of the game. Shooting, driving, passing, and defense. Just name it he was bad at it.
@@blackeastertheguyi disagree, he wasn’t mvp caliber but when russ is adjusted to the team and is allowed to flourish within his own play style he absolutely shows he isn’t washed
Jokic wants Russ to become a Bruce Brown 2.0. Russell Westbrook spot up shooting has improved and a Jokic is a willing passer that will gone him confidence. As long as russ is open to his role he’ll get plenty minutes as a backup guard and a 3&D sg/sf
That bench of Brown and Green a couple years ago was better than any bench that plays 3/4 players nightly. I hope Westbrook works out but he can make himself unplayable at times. Brown and Green never did that.
They wanted a veteran guard at the point position that can teach the younger one's and even make the bench stable, but the salary restrictions and choices are limited.
First off, the Jazz didn’t waive him because he’s a “35 year old washed up all star”, they waived him because he doesn’t fit the direction of the team. Russ is in win-now mode and the Jazz are in a rebuild. They’d rather use that spot to develop somebody that fits their timeline. Secondly, Calvin Booth said Jokic let the upper management do their thing this offseason. I’m sure he gave his input of approval for Westbrook but bringing him to Denver was thanks to the upper management.
MPJ is a career 41% 3 point shooter. Dario Šarić shoots 37% from distance & Denver has two excellent shooters who were rookies last year & while their numbers don't show it yet, both Julian Strawther & Hunter Tyson will be 40% 3 point shooters as well when they get some consistent court time. Russ brings leadership off the bench if he can adjust his game. Malone got Boogie Cousins to do that so anything is possible.
Actually you’re wrong. The problem with the nuggets is that they completely rely on Jokic to run the offense. In that timberwolves playoff games they were exposed bc with KAT and Gobert, Jokic was pretty much locked up and couldn’t play to his full potential. This allowed for the wolves to double team jamal Murray without using Anthony Edwards to save his energy for offense bc the role players on the nuggets couldn’t get into rythm without Jokic playmaking which is why Aaron Gordon be going off in some games bc he had to. This is also why the t wolves had trouble with the mavericks bc they had 2 perimeter threats instead of 1 like the nuggets . With the addition of Westbrook, they can rely on his playmaking to keep the role players involved and stop Jamal Murray from getting doubled. I think he should be in the starting lineup solely for that reason especially if they pick up another shooter to spread the floor. I think this is the best place for him to be especially with the playmaking minds of Jokic and Brodie. They will have tremendous chemistry. This signing is very underrated
If I may, a backcourt of Murray and Westbrook will be next to non existent. What my man Brodie brings to the Nuggets is being the leader for the 2nd unit, and having the keys to the car to play north south . and put the opposing defence in a scramble. Too many teams try to run the same style of play with starters and 2nd unit. What Malone and the Nuggets are going to do is destroy with Jokic and Murray with the pick and roll, and then once the defence gets comfortable, in comes Brodie going 100 mph attacking and kicking and making the defence rethink how they were defending... then when that is adjusted to... ooppps then come s substitutions and pick and rolls again.
Let’s be clear, it’s not as simple as Russ being the backup to Murray. Coach Malone is quite smart and chances are that Russ will NEVER share the court with Gordon. That dunker spot would be too crowded PS: Russ didn’t just lose athleticism and got to where he is. He still is very capable athletically. The main factor is that basketball philosophy changed during the warrior era and now teams adapted on how to guard unidimensional players like Russ and removed the parts of his game where he was good at. Specially in systems he needed to fit at and where the team wasn’t 100% built around him.
jokic would carry him. westbrook didnt loose anything hes just low iq player. hes lucky if jokic able to unlocked him. lebron failed to do that. theres reasons why nba drafting euro and asian players. its due to their finesse and high iq. westbrook doesnt any of those just pure athleticism. athleticism can only do so much hes lucky he is still in the league 90% of players in g league are athletic aswell. id never pick wb if im gm or owner of any team.
@@Rr-j4xThe guy with most tripple doubles in NBA history, a nine time all star and an MVP, by definition CANNOT be low IQ player. Jamal Murray on the other hand is.
@@tahinarajaobelina2486 well, he can. I agree with the Zubac statement. But he has always been a turnover machine even in his prime. I don’t see Malone using both him and Gordon neither as a ball handler and most definitely not off-ball. I mean IF he improved substantially as a cutter for Jokic back to the basket playmaking. But again any team in the league would just double team with confidence and keep an eye on a Russ cut, quite easy job if there isn’t any elaborate screens set
Malone needs to use more with mpj. I don’t get why they barely play through him but when he gets hot they should. I’ve seen plays ran through him with spot up or handoff plays but they not expanding him that much, he should pnr with jokic to let mpj improve his ball handling shot making and decision making. The more reps of using he will improve but also depends on mpj if he’s working and getting better at his weakness
Russ is a driver/slasher. He would fit in a role where he can distribute and take advantage of open lanes. He doesn't avoid contact and is decent enough of a free throw shooter to justify his shot attempts that mainly come at the rim. His energy exudes confidence to other players conveying a never give up mentallity that will boost their intensity. Ty lue was able to capitalize that in LA on the clippers where they fell with russ is that he wanted to be a laker and the fans and media relentlessly lambasted him for all the failures like they currently do to Diangelo Russell or Anthony Davis. Russell Westbrook also shows flexibility and a willingness to relinquish ball posessions and isn't going to undermine other players abilities and impact like a james harden ergo, The system. And he brings defensive presence which is needed now that KCP is no longer there to be rotated in and out of the line up for defensive stops. In essence Russell is a selfless player with barely any ego and that is a good fit for Denver at this moment coming off there 2023 run and the Celtics victory after acquiring a defensive presence from Milwaukee.
Why wouldn’t you want Westbrook? He plays the game the team needs. Made the clippers way stronger, will make Denver way stronger. This video don’t take into account Russ numbers when key players are missing. He’s the ideal #3 for a team.
Soft is crazy but they definitely aren’t the strongest defenders. Ever since bruce brown left we really haven’t had someone with that f u kinda attitude. Russ definitely brings tht
Westbrook will push so hard to get that first ring. Yes KCP's gone, but AG and MPJ are still there, Braun is good and the rest of the bench players are young and decent. It's a really strong team, I'm not sure if they can win it all, but Russ playing with Jokic will be super fun to watch.
Anyone who watches the NBA especially in the last season.. know Russ is a solid player.. and has proven he can adjust his game depends on what is asked from him
Nuggets again will be up there! As a Nuggets Fan i want them to get that Crown! They play such a beautiful to watch Basketball! Not like others who depend on fouls!
Idk man denver needed shooting and defense and westbrook isn’t known for either of those at his age now, I believe he COULD be a good mentor and point of attack player for the bench but getting him doesn’t move the needle as much as people think
Man it’s just hard for Russ to find people who want to play with him, but I really would like him to get a ring also I think the best way for him to start would be to work on his shooting but idk man I haven’t watched the games in a while but I remember how good he was at shooting at mid an shooting free throws compared to to now
on paper, having him on your team is no brainer, too bad Lakers sent their energetic players out for him, and AD being passive ruined it even further, so Westbrook gotta for dribble and bad shots, having him a scapegoat for LeBron made it even worse. can't wait to see him in a team that will properly use him in his father years. play limited minutes, play energetic defense, and playmake for the bench.
Jokic wants Russ because he keeps the pace going. At time Denver got sloppy last year, especially in transition. In transition is where Russ shines, Jokic knows this, and Russ has more energy than Murray, and Jokic knows that too. When Denver gets sloppy, they lose focus, and they lose pace. That's why Russ is there, and Malone will draw ups plays to exploit that. They need one more sf, maybe Anderson and they'll make a good run.
Russell has to be the key player for wining the ring!!!! Here he plays in TEAM!!!! He is a big help to Jokić and Gordon and he knew to play in team with the young players and make them better!!!! We will see!!!!! ❤
Nuggets have 2nd year players Julian Strawther and Hunter Tyson who are decent sized 40% 3pt shooters and were 2 of the top 5 best players in last year's summer league. They are also getting Vlatko Cancar back after missing all last year from injury. Vlatko is Luka's Slovenian teammate, who are always competing with each other on making circus shots, Vlatko has hit a few half courters for the Nuggets. Newly added Saric is Jokic's Serbian teammate and is a decent shooter as well. Zeke Nnaji showed promise as a shooter before seeming to regress overall as a player the last 2 years despite getting an extension, he will need to prove himself worthy of that paycheck this year otherwise he will be on the trading block.
You on point ! HOWEVER lol when you said clips sent him to Utah and they ain’t want em Russ took paycut to keep team together but PG left and clips heard Jokic wanted Russ but they wasn’t trading . Clips shift to all in on Kevin Bones man to be the lead guys setting up Kawhi . But you spot on with the Russ impact KEEP IT UP !
All wrong. The clips decided to dump Russ the team cancer as his turbulent character and lack of shooting is hurting the team on and off the court. They decided to trade Russ so that they can give kris Dunn more money thru sign and trade. And guess what? The nuggets didn’t want to take his 4m contract by directly trading with the clips (with its 5m trade exception from reggie Jackson) and instead signed him thru waivers at 3.3m. Yes. They took all the hassle just to save 0.7m. That’s how much the nuggets “wanted” him.
@@boriskan6453 team cancer ??? How ? Man what he resigned and PG was spose to get locked in once pg left after pushing for them to get em Jokic said get it done reliable energetic playmaker is needed
A guy who can run the offense with the bench, make smart cuts, and bring high energy will have a role as a 6th-9th man in the league. Not to mention he's on for cheap. Even if he isn't as talented as he once was, Westbrook still has that resilience and good locker room culture that he brings to the table. It's why the Nuggets replaced the talented DeMarcus Cousins (one who can fit Jokic's offense from the bench) with DeAndre Jordan (a guy who really can't do much but rebound and dunk). Jordan may not be skilled enough, but teams want his energy and attitude. Nuggets also won with Jordan on the roster.
Jokic hopes to resurrect the triple double king in hopes of elevating the bench to superstar status. He may not get a triple double off the bench, but he could get a double, double off the bench. If he could do that, they would be unbeatable.
I remember last season when the Clippers went against the Denver Nuggets and whenever Westbrook guarded Jokic it would bring down Jokic’ overall effectiveness for the few times Westbrook got on him. This is a nice trade. As a clippers fan, nuggets got a good trade here imo.
He is lbj and Draymond green. Basketball IQ and passing is crazy good. Court vision is crazy good. Russel to me is a better rando west is actually super smart
we all know jokic is a genius because of the way he plays so if he thinks he can bring out the best in westbrook again, you not gonna catch me saying no to new westbrook highlight reels I used to spend hours watching.
Not a word about another max contract guy on the roster - MPJ, and deservingly so. he's been supposed to be the main shooter on that team, but he's been playing on a bench player level, and not even that. What a waste of money that guy has been.
Jokic a very gifted passer so basically like a quarterback and heck yeah he would want Russ on the team! Russ in that scenrio would amount to one the the greatest recievers joining the team and playing out of the slot position to allow him to thrive and rejuvenate his career.
Brown and CP where getting more money then the Nuggets have. Jokic might want to get use to player leaving after he makes them look better then they are. Wish they gotten tough on Murray. He is the reason they can't afford that middle guy and he only play maybe 65% of the time. Not very many good GM's in sports. It's like they don't watch the games.
Would be nice for Nuggets to land a 3p shooter sure, but that ain't going to be Westbrook. Even though he is my favorite player of all time i would never think of him as a 3p shooter ever. However adding him to any team will help the team greatly to so many different things like rebounds, energy & creating openings just to name a few. Although Trae Young would be a far better fit into this team no doubt + i REALLY want to see Westbrook play with Steven Adams again before they both retire...
Jokic is best on assist just like Westbrook that's why they're compatible in one team regarding on scoring ability Jokic is more low-posts while Westbrook in transitions these two apparently can dominate every single games
"Let" Bruce Brown go? Denver could NOT come close to matching the offer from the Indiana Pacers. They were literally barred by the terms of the CBA from doing so. Now KCP was possible to keep IF the Nuggets ownership was willing to take the hit by bouncing into the '2nd wall' of the new CBA. They weren't so KCP took the significantly better offer. Did that hurt... oh my goodness yes, but KCP didn't make the All-Star team either. Now Russ REALLY stepped up his defense for the Clippers. So much so that he became their 2nd best stopper after multi All-NBA and All-NBA Defensive team Kawhi. Russ has never had a major injury and you can still see plenty of 'bounce' in his athleticism. Personally, I think after this season folks will look back at the Russ Westbrook pickup as the 'sleeper' homerun of the off-season.
Westbrook playing with LeBron was the worst decision of his career. He should have seen that he would be lebron's latest "blame everything on him" victim.
Russ has the ability to play that Murray two game with Jokic when either one is not in the game, or he can be that baseline cutter when Aaron Gordon isn’t in the game. So I can see why they liked the idea of adding him. The shooting is still TBD though.
Russ is a far above-average passer as well. Its not all due to his athleticism why he is considered special. At certain points in his career he wasn't a bad shooter either plus you gotta look at the volume and shot selection ESPECIALLY shot selection which is a different thing in itself
It's the not so secret formula. Center + PG. This is extra special when they both can get triple double regularly. Westbrook my not be as explosive as he used to be, but court vision/awareness and knowledge of positioning doesn't degrade.
Westbrook is the best 2 way playmaker probably ever i mean th guy averaging triple doubles is insane wizards westbrook the best pg to touch a basketball simple
I love how people like this base all there reasoning on playing with Jokic. He said it him self that Westbrook will be a bench player and not play much with Jokic. So why break down playing with Jokic at the end? Also people seem to overlook that The Nuggets also sign Dario Saric a decent shooter.
Have you all thought about Russ joining Giannis in Milwuakee? Imagine those two have speed and explosiveness in a same team. They already have Dame for shooting.. :)
Denver misses Bruce Brown. Russ fills that role pretty well. High energy. Will rebound, will hustle and be that dog. He will trash talk too. Denver missed that. Not too worried about Braun replacing KCP.
Man. That's a tough one. Russ just isn't worth the money. If he take a big paycut, and they used him to run the 2nd unit, it might work. Or Jokic is just a genius playmaker that will have Russ cuting to the basket like crazy. He does bring that energy.
You cannot say that athleticism is the only part of his game that made him special, he's a nine time all NBA, an MVP and the guy with highest number of tripple doubles in NBA history. You don't get that with just athleticism. NBA and G league are filled with super athletic players and most have not accomplished nearly what Westbrook has. Athleticism is what stands out, but it's not his only quality.
Watch how he got those triple doubles. Context matters. Russ has already been exposed for stat padding, go and watch some clips.
@@kjjr3270 So it was Lebron, Harden you name it.
@@kjjr3270Westbrook was averaging 24 8 and 8 before ever stat padding. U can stat pas an extra two rebounds u can't stat pad 10
Yeah yeah, even though let say he is stat padding. To be able to achieved it multiple time consistently, also hard and a talent in it self. Right ? Meanwhile those rookie, or best prospect etc that overhyped, can do it too. @@kjjr3270
@@sambo416 The narrative that says westbrook is a statpadder where made by people who simply doesn't like him or have no idea what it means to play basketball at the highest level. I can make good arguments for every situation where adams let westbrook get the rebound. QUICK TRANSITION FROM DEFENSE TO OFFENSE IS THE MAIN REASON OKC DID THAT ! It's sooooo simple, I hate that people don't get that.
If there is a playmaker who can make Russel Westbrook return to the all-star level it is Jokic.
You don’t need Russ to be an All Star. Just give him a green light off the bench and he’ll be fine.
@@therealneal3034 thats also true but it would be great to see Russ return to somewhere close to his OKC self.
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Thant may be, but I suspect these two won't be on the court as often. I feel like Russ will be the main guy when Jokic sits.
Yall give westbrick to much credit there's a reason why the front office and the head coach are beefing rn.
I honestly wish denver win the next ring for russ
Me too..People don't realize before that Pat Bev injury he was an Ironman and never Missed game
Jokic can do that
In 2023 he made deandre jordan win a ring this time for russ
What about ja for Drose? Wemby for Cp3? Pg13?
@@xer0058 drose isn't in the league now?
I'm kind of leaning that way also plus I've always been a Joker fan ... That would be poetic🎉
I hope Westbrook will dominate this season. He is still very undervaluede for what he can bring, if you play his style.
They call him washed up yet still just a year ago lead Clippers injured prone team
@@Bigedub101what about last years playoffs?
Hes still a 12mill a year player to me
In Jokic we trust
I feel like Jokic wanted Westbrook because Russ knows the game very well and is very versatile as a role player. Only downside to Westbrook is shooting. But he can run the 2nd unit.
There are definitely better role players out there
@@kjjr3270not for his price
@@kjjr3270who? Russ has crazy numbers with a 2nd unit. Statistically no1 is better with the 2nd unit on a team.
@@stripedturtle7589 i gibe you until January, gotta keep the same energy when i come back to this
@@kjjr3270these people do this every single year.
If Skip Bayless was still relevant, I could imagine him saying "If LeBron made his teammate better, why did he fail with Russ!? Jokic showed us what making his teammate better is all about !!"
LeBron is old, Jokic is at his peak. What are you even comparing?! Prime Bron did make his teams way better. You waited until he became the oldest player in the NBA to say that. I swear yall fans will say anything
@@toxicmelody6228 He didn't say that, he said he imagines skip saying that
@@Majuuub maybe he imagine Shannon Sharpe saying that
Basically all LeBron teammates play worse with him on the field
@@toxicmelody6228he also said making his team MATES better, that's different from making your team better
His atletik ability still is amazing dude! What you talking bout?! Last season,do you watch his top dunks?!!! Show some respect!
Go look up his stats in the playoffs last year and also watch the games. He’s done, he’s washed. He couldn’t score to save his life and was lost on every aspect of the game. Shooting, driving, passing, and defense. Just name it he was bad at it.
@@blackeastertheguyi disagree, he wasn’t mvp caliber but when russ is adjusted to the team and is allowed to flourish within his own play style he absolutely shows he isn’t washed
@@menace8469 look up the stats and watch the games from last postseason and tell me you’re still foolish enough to believe this.
Jokic wants Russ to become a Bruce Brown 2.0. Russell Westbrook spot up shooting has improved and a Jokic is a willing passer that will gone him confidence. As long as russ is open to his role he’ll get plenty minutes as a backup guard and a 3&D sg/sf
yeah bro... this. Westbrook is still capable of replacing Bruce Brown...
Agree 100%.
That bench of Brown and Green a couple years ago was better than any bench that plays 3/4 players nightly. I hope Westbrook works out but he can make himself unplayable at times. Brown and Green never did that.
bruce brown on that run is so much impactful i doubt current russ can fulfill that
They wanted a veteran guard at the point position that can teach the younger one's and even make the bench stable, but the salary restrictions and choices are limited.
First off, the Jazz didn’t waive him because he’s a “35 year old washed up all star”, they waived him because he doesn’t fit the direction of the team. Russ is in win-now mode and the Jazz are in a rebuild. They’d rather use that spot to develop somebody that fits their timeline.
Secondly, Calvin Booth said Jokic let the upper management do their thing this offseason. I’m sure he gave his input of approval for Westbrook but bringing him to Denver was thanks to the upper management.
Finally someone talking sense here
MPJ is a career 41% 3 point shooter. Dario Šarić shoots 37% from distance & Denver has two excellent shooters who were rookies last year & while their numbers don't show it yet, both Julian Strawther & Hunter Tyson will be 40% 3 point shooters as well when they get some consistent court time. Russ brings leadership off the bench if he can adjust his game.
Malone got Boogie Cousins to do that so anything is possible.
Actually you’re wrong. The problem with the nuggets is that they completely rely on Jokic to run the offense. In that timberwolves playoff games they were exposed bc with KAT and Gobert, Jokic was pretty much locked up and couldn’t play to his full potential. This allowed for the wolves to double team jamal Murray without using Anthony Edwards to save his energy for offense bc the role players on the nuggets couldn’t get into rythm without Jokic playmaking which is why Aaron Gordon be going off in some games bc he had to. This is also why the t wolves had trouble with the mavericks bc they had 2 perimeter threats instead of 1 like the nuggets . With the addition of Westbrook, they can rely on his playmaking to keep the role players involved and stop Jamal Murray from getting doubled. I think he should be in the starting lineup solely for that reason especially if they pick up another shooter to spread the floor. I think this is the best place for him to be especially with the playmaking minds of Jokic and Brodie. They will have tremendous chemistry. This signing is very underrated
If I may, a backcourt of Murray and Westbrook will be next to non existent. What my man Brodie brings to the Nuggets is being the leader for the 2nd unit, and having the keys to the car to play north south . and put the opposing defence in a scramble. Too many teams try to run the same style of play with starters and 2nd unit. What Malone and the Nuggets are going to do is destroy with Jokic and Murray with the pick and roll, and then once the defence gets comfortable, in comes Brodie going 100 mph attacking and kicking and making the defence rethink how they were defending... then when that is adjusted to... ooppps then come s substitutions and pick and rolls again.
Thats the beauty of basketball
If russ plays defense, he could be the first D&Speed player.
Think you never heard of Gary Payton. And differently than Russ he had more than just D and speed
his d was what made him good at the clippers
😂 fire
Y’all seen him guard durant? 😂😂
@@stripedturtle7589 great point. But people just see the “improvement” of superstars on D and not really the true performance
Channel sounds like AM Hoops
Definitely thought it was the same guy
Yep
I’m just happy it’s not that same a.i. voice
@@lilkyafroninja4671might have trained AM Hoop's Ai voice and went with it 😂
But it's missing something, IDK.... Oh it's the underdog fantasy spot 😆
He’s the definition of heart of a champion
Let’s be clear, it’s not as simple as Russ being the backup to Murray. Coach Malone is quite smart and chances are that Russ will NEVER share the court with Gordon. That dunker spot would be too crowded
PS: Russ didn’t just lose athleticism and got to where he is. He still is very capable athletically. The main factor is that basketball philosophy changed during the warrior era and now teams adapted on how to guard unidimensional players like Russ and removed the parts of his game where he was good at. Specially in systems he needed to fit at and where the team wasn’t 100% built around him.
jokic would carry him. westbrook didnt loose anything hes just low iq player. hes lucky if jokic able to unlocked him. lebron failed to do that. theres reasons why nba drafting euro and asian players. its due to their finesse and high iq. westbrook doesnt any of those just pure athleticism. athleticism can only do so much hes lucky he is still in the league 90% of players in g league are athletic aswell. id never pick wb if im gm or owner of any team.
@@Rr-j4xThe guy with most tripple doubles in NBA history, a nine time all star and an MVP, by definition CANNOT be low IQ player. Jamal Murray on the other hand is.
Russ could share the court with Zubac , while playing off-ball. Sure he can create for Gordon too if needed.
@@tahinarajaobelina2486 well, he can. I agree with the Zubac statement. But he has always been a turnover machine even in his prime. I don’t see Malone using both him and Gordon neither as a ball handler and most definitely not off-ball. I mean IF he improved substantially as a cutter for Jokic back to the basket playmaking. But again any team in the league would just double team with confidence and keep an eye on a Russ cut, quite easy job if there isn’t any elaborate screens set
Malone needs to use more with mpj. I don’t get why they barely play through him but when he gets hot they should. I’ve seen plays ran through him with spot up or handoff plays but they not expanding him that much, he should pnr with jokic to let mpj improve his ball handling shot making and decision making. The more reps of using he will improve but also depends on mpj if he’s working and getting better at his weakness
The most industrious NBA player this time, Mr Triple Double!!! He works very very hard!!!
This dude reminds me of AM Hoops so much
Facts 😢
Russ is a driver/slasher. He would fit in a role where he can distribute and take advantage of open lanes. He doesn't avoid contact and is decent enough of a free throw shooter to justify his shot attempts that mainly come at the rim. His energy exudes confidence to other players conveying a never give up mentallity that will boost their intensity. Ty lue was able to capitalize that in LA on the clippers where they fell with russ is that he wanted to be a laker and the fans and media relentlessly lambasted him for all the failures like they currently do to Diangelo Russell or Anthony Davis. Russell Westbrook also shows flexibility and a willingness to relinquish ball posessions and isn't going to undermine other players abilities and impact like a james harden ergo, The system. And he brings defensive presence which is needed now that KCP is no longer there to be rotated in and out of the line up for defensive stops. In essence Russell is a selfless player with barely any ego and that is a good fit for Denver at this moment coming off there 2023 run and the Celtics victory after acquiring a defensive presence from Milwaukee.
Not going to lie I didn't read it all... But you get a thumbs up for the effort😅
Jamal and russell as SG and PG is going to be so much fun to look at
Jokic has high IQ, he knows what Russ is capable of bringing to the mile high, I’m so glad the fans are embracing his presence, get this ring russ
Why wouldn’t you want Westbrook? He plays the game the team needs. Made the clippers way stronger, will make Denver way stronger. This video don’t take into account Russ numbers when key players are missing. He’s the ideal #3 for a team.
he is no #3, he is a #7, 8 or 9 on a good playoff team
#3? What are yall smoking to be saying this?
Westbrook is a helluva player. He def could start
I mean... Westbrook losing his athleticism by age is still more athletic than most.
Murray and MPJ are soft players that play zero defense...Jokic wanted a player with that dog in him.
Soft is crazy but they definitely aren’t the strongest defenders. Ever since bruce brown left we really haven’t had someone with that f u kinda attitude. Russ definitely brings tht
Westbrook is no longer a good defender. And he's always near the top of the league in turnovers. A prime Westbrook? Yes. Today's Westbrook, ehh!
…😂😂 u mean: that dog inside of him! Jokic the joker
Westbrook has never been a “great” defender he’s too small lol
Westbrook is gonna help turn MPJ into a dawg
The two mvp gods goin to go crazy
Tough mentality and great court vision. Jokic knows.
He is a player with one of the biggest heart. He just has to have a team to support him or he slacks.
His main duty will be to keep the Nuggets afloat when Joker sits down. I think he can be valuable to them
russ can defend facilitate plays slash thru enemy defense plus his experience is enough even if he lacks perimeter shooting
And he can play defense great for stretches
Amazing physique. Upper body similar to mine (and I’m a guy!) but lower body smashes mineeeee. U’re amazing! Keep it uppp
I’m actually really excited for Russ , I hope everything works out for him in Denver
I think his energy alone is enough to make teams want him. At no time will there be someone that doesn't want it more then him.
Nuggets need another starting caliber player loosing KCP to Orlando is going to hurt them badly
Westbrook will push so hard to get that first ring. Yes KCP's gone, but AG and MPJ are still there, Braun is good and the rest of the bench players are young and decent. It's a really strong team, I'm not sure if they can win it all, but Russ playing with Jokic will be super fun to watch.
Anyone who watches the NBA especially in the last season.. know Russ is a solid player.. and has proven he can adjust his game depends on what is asked from him
"Just how much he is willing to change his game to become part of a winning culture" this is the most important part and the biggest question mark.
He will bring the energy and flash the nuggets desperately need
Nuggets again will be up there! As a Nuggets Fan i want them to get that Crown! They play such a beautiful to watch Basketball! Not like others who depend on fouls!
Can't believe Westbrook is winning a chip with Jokic.
I screenshot this, and I can't wait to respond on the last game of the season
Idk man denver needed shooting and defense and westbrook isn’t known for either of those at his age now, I believe he COULD be a good mentor and point of attack player for the bench but getting him doesn’t move the needle as much as people think
The seaons is not even starting yet, Westbrick fan is absolute delusional.
@@dnicej1293 come on bro don't be like that.
@mathewomolo bro I hope the Nuggets win more than anyone, I wanna give this dude his flowers
Man it’s just hard for Russ to find people who want to play with him, but I really would like him to get a ring also I think the best way for him to start would be to work on his shooting but idk man I haven’t watched the games in a while but I remember how good he was at shooting at mid an shooting free throws compared to to now
To sum up this video.....
"Here is the reason the Nuggets signed Westbrook: I don't know."
on paper, having him on your team is no brainer, too bad Lakers sent their energetic players out for him, and AD being passive ruined it even further, so Westbrook gotta for dribble and bad shots, having him a scapegoat for LeBron made it even worse.
can't wait to see him in a team that will properly use him in his father years.
play limited minutes, play energetic defense, and playmake for the bench.
The Russel Westbrook experiment just keeps going , and going.
Jokic wants Russ because he keeps the pace going. At time Denver got sloppy last year, especially in transition. In transition is where Russ shines, Jokic knows this, and Russ has more energy than Murray, and Jokic knows that too. When Denver gets sloppy, they lose focus, and they lose pace. That's why Russ is there, and Malone will draw ups plays to exploit that. They need one more sf, maybe Anderson and they'll make a good run.
Russ is totally sloppy
@guybartlett9587 yeah so you say.
Russell has to be the key player for wining the ring!!!!
Here he plays in TEAM!!!!
He is a big help to Jokić and Gordon and he knew to play in team with the young players and make them better!!!! We will see!!!!! ❤
The denver nuggets with Jokic and Murray was always a 2 man game bro not since the championship 😂😂
Nuggets have 2nd year players Julian Strawther and Hunter Tyson who are decent sized 40% 3pt shooters and were 2 of the top 5 best players in last year's summer league. They are also getting Vlatko Cancar back after missing all last year from injury. Vlatko is Luka's Slovenian teammate, who are always competing with each other on making circus shots, Vlatko has hit a few half courters for the Nuggets. Newly added Saric is Jokic's Serbian teammate and is a decent shooter as well. Zeke Nnaji showed promise as a shooter before seeming to regress overall as a player the last 2 years despite getting an extension, he will need to prove himself worthy of that paycheck this year otherwise he will be on the trading block.
Saric is Croatian, Jokic is Serbian, but yeah they are pretty close. Nice comment though ❤
I think he does start. A Westbrook Murray back court is deadly
Westbrook is a better pg and Murray is a better guards that needs to score. Westbrook is a rhythm player and fast pace player
If Westbrook can make it work running the second unit. They’re gonna be golden!
Westbrook can still be a starter, ie in the Suns with KD & Booker.
Just that most teams either already have a PG or aren’t looking to contend.
You on point ! HOWEVER lol when you said clips sent him to Utah and they ain’t want em Russ took paycut to keep team together but PG left and clips heard Jokic wanted Russ but they wasn’t trading . Clips shift to all in on Kevin Bones man to be the lead guys setting up Kawhi . But you spot on with the Russ impact KEEP IT UP !
All wrong. The clips decided to dump Russ the team cancer as his turbulent character and lack of shooting is hurting the team on and off the court. They decided to trade Russ so that they can give kris Dunn more money thru sign and trade. And guess what? The nuggets didn’t want to take his 4m contract by directly trading with the clips (with its 5m trade exception from reggie Jackson) and instead signed him thru waivers at 3.3m. Yes. They took all the hassle just to save 0.7m. That’s how much the nuggets “wanted” him.
@@boriskan6453 team cancer ??? How ? Man what he resigned and PG was spose to get locked in once pg left after pushing for them to get em Jokic said get it done reliable energetic playmaker is needed
A guy who can run the offense with the bench, make smart cuts, and bring high energy will have a role as a 6th-9th man in the league.
Not to mention he's on for cheap.
Even if he isn't as talented as he once was, Westbrook still has that resilience and good locker room culture that he brings to the table. It's why the Nuggets replaced the talented DeMarcus Cousins (one who can fit Jokic's offense from the bench) with DeAndre Jordan (a guy who really can't do much but rebound and dunk). Jordan may not be skilled enough, but teams want his energy and attitude. Nuggets also won with Jordan on the roster.
To me what makes him great is the dawg in him he plays with heart and weight of the whole team on his shoulder
Jokic hopes to resurrect the triple double king in hopes of elevating the bench to superstar status. He may not get a triple double off the bench, but he could get a double, double off the bench. If he could do that, they would be unbeatable.
I remember last season when the Clippers went against the Denver Nuggets and whenever Westbrook guarded Jokic it would bring down Jokic’ overall effectiveness for the few times Westbrook got on him. This is a nice trade. As a clippers fan, nuggets got a good trade here imo.
He is lbj and Draymond green. Basketball IQ and passing is crazy good. Court vision is crazy good. Russel to me is a better rando west is actually super smart
lol 😅😂
Westbrook does well with a dominant Center who knows spacing.
1:50 I had to turn it off. Making it seem like the 2 LA teams were the problem and Russ got blamed is some revisionist history
Did Jokic ever confirmed that he requested Westbrook? GM Calvin Booth's friendly podcast DNVR said that, without any proof whatsoever.
we all know jokic is a genius because of the way he plays so if he thinks he can bring out the best in westbrook again, you not gonna catch me saying no to new westbrook highlight reels I used to spend hours watching.
Jokic understood that he had bums playing wit him in the clutch, nobody could help him score. This is an easy pickup.
It's an excellent move, they just need to add one good 3pt shooter and they get the ring this year.
Not a word about another max contract guy on the roster - MPJ, and deservingly so. he's been supposed to be the main shooter on that team, but he's been playing on a bench player level, and not even that. What a waste of money that guy has been.
Jokic a very gifted passer so basically like a quarterback and heck yeah he would want Russ on the team! Russ in that scenrio would amount to one the the greatest recievers joining the team and playing out of the slot position to allow him to thrive and rejuvenate his career.
Jokic need Westbrook to talk some hard truth for Michael porter junior 😂
Brown and CP where getting more money then the Nuggets have. Jokic might want to get use to player leaving after he makes them look better then they are. Wish they gotten tough on Murray. He is the reason they can't afford that middle guy and he only play maybe 65% of the time. Not very many good GM's in sports. It's like they don't watch the games.
He just needs consistency
Cant beat them, join them
Would be nice for Nuggets to land a 3p shooter sure, but that ain't going to be Westbrook. Even though he is my favorite player of all time i would never think of him as a 3p shooter ever. However adding him to any team will help the team greatly to so many different things like rebounds, energy & creating openings just to name a few. Although Trae Young would be a far better fit into this team no doubt + i REALLY want to see Westbrook play with Steven Adams again before they both retire...
I’m hoping that Russ works with PWat
They both got grit and I’d love to see Pwat continue to develop in that area
I hope Russ helps them all the way to the top!
Jokic is best on assist just like Westbrook that's why they're compatible in one team regarding on scoring ability Jokic is more low-posts while Westbrook in transitions these two apparently can dominate every single games
"Let" Bruce Brown go? Denver could NOT come close to matching the offer from the Indiana Pacers. They were literally barred by the terms of the CBA from doing so. Now KCP was possible to keep IF the Nuggets ownership was willing to take the hit by bouncing into the '2nd wall' of the new CBA. They weren't so KCP took the significantly better offer. Did that hurt... oh my goodness yes, but KCP didn't make the All-Star team either. Now Russ REALLY stepped up his defense for the Clippers. So much so that he became their 2nd best stopper after multi All-NBA and All-NBA Defensive team Kawhi. Russ has never had a major injury and you can still see plenty of 'bounce' in his athleticism. Personally, I think after this season folks will look back at the Russ Westbrook pickup as the 'sleeper' homerun of the off-season.
Being an All-star is overrated. KCP was invaluable to the team for his defense and shooting, whether he made the All-Star team or not.
😭 Westbrook slander in a video about him is insane
Westbrook playing with LeBron was the worst decision of his career. He should have seen that he would be lebron's latest "blame everything on him" victim.
jokic and russ just dont flop and play ball 100% all the time any time
I want Russel to win 1 chip
Russ has the ability to play that Murray two game with Jokic when either one is not in the game, or he can be that baseline cutter when Aaron Gordon isn’t in the game. So I can see why they liked the idea of adding him. The shooting is still TBD though.
Russ is going to surprise you as an off ball spot up shooter this season.
Let's see how Prime Jokic utilizes Westbrook
Russ is a far above-average passer as well. Its not all due to his athleticism why he is considered special. At certain points in his career he wasn't a bad shooter either plus you gotta look at the volume and shot selection ESPECIALLY shot selection which is a different thing in itself
Bruce Brown replacement with a bit more. Great fit.
Braun is pronounced “Brown.” I truly hope that was a purposeful mistake to get comments because that’s basic NBA fan knowledge.
stats aside, Russ is one of the rare players who still plays with a heart
hes still fast, jokic loves that
I hope to see another player like Russ soon
Utah Jazz waived him because he didnt fit their high draft pick push.
HIM: you confused my professionalism with a lack of ambition
cute
It's the not so secret formula. Center + PG. This is extra special when they both can get triple double regularly. Westbrook my not be as explosive as he used to be, but court vision/awareness and knowledge of positioning doesn't degrade.
Westbrook is the best 2 way playmaker probably ever i mean th guy averaging triple doubles is insane wizards westbrook the best pg to touch a basketball simple
I love how people like this base all there reasoning on playing with Jokic. He said it him self that Westbrook will be a bench player and not play much with Jokic. So why break down playing with Jokic at the end? Also people seem to overlook that The Nuggets also sign Dario Saric a decent shooter.
Jokic making moves ^_^ A smart move :-)
Have you all thought about Russ joining Giannis in Milwuakee? Imagine those two have speed and explosiveness in a same team. They already have Dame for shooting.. :)
Denver misses Bruce Brown. Russ fills that role pretty well. High energy. Will rebound, will hustle and be that dog. He will trash talk too. Denver missed that. Not too worried about Braun replacing KCP.
Man. That's a tough one. Russ just isn't worth the money. If he take a big paycut, and they used him to run the 2nd unit, it might work. Or Jokic is just a genius playmaker that will have Russ cuting to the basket like crazy. He does bring that energy.
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Jokic and Jamal Murray are great yes, but how is nothing being said about the role AG played in the team winning a chip?