How Russell Westbrook's Career Fell Apart | The Rise and Fall of The Brodie

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  • @maxmalten7749
    @maxmalten7749 2 роки тому +1481

    One day, teams will understand that you don't need 3 stars that can put up 30 ppg, but solid roleplayers that defend and know their role.

    • @jookya2
      @jookya2 2 роки тому +103

      easier to build a team of all stars than to land on good chemistry between role players

    • @joewu280
      @joewu280 2 роки тому +26

      westbrick cant put up 30 points per game

    • @MerkhVision
      @MerkhVision 2 роки тому +81

      @@joewu280 not in the past couple seasons on the lakers sure, but he was definitely capable of that for most of the rest of his career, be honest.

    • @jasonlewis9240
      @jasonlewis9240 2 роки тому +23

      Like the 011 mavs

    • @terencefletcher5139
      @terencefletcher5139 2 роки тому +1

      Oh they totally do but the problem is they can’t find one.

  • @EJD339
    @EJD339 2 роки тому +2041

    Most of his problems are on him for unwilling to adapt. He’s past his prime but he doesn’t feel that way. People blaming him for all the lakers problems is not true though. That team is a hot mess.

    • @josh903x
      @josh903x 2 роки тому +123

      Him living in the past & refusing to accept he no longer has the athleticism he used too is what is killing him.

    • @WDDudeofallDudes
      @WDDudeofallDudes 2 роки тому +19

      He needs to change and anyone defending him throughout his career has enabled his behaviour

    • @WDDudeofallDudes
      @WDDudeofallDudes 2 роки тому +33

      He’s always had awful bball iq in clutch, he refused to facilitate to KD in the series they lost to the heat and he’s kept that behaviour up his whole career.

    • @anthonymoore7648
      @anthonymoore7648 2 роки тому

      @@josh903x none of that has anything to do with his shooting his jump shot was respected that is all he is predictable and misses open shots athleticism is there just that lanes are filled, he needs to play on the second team he just proved his opinions of himself are skewed

    • @Mr.Youngblood0
      @Mr.Youngblood0 2 роки тому +2

      facts , i don’t think he’s past his prime either because just last season he was just averaging 22 , 11 & 11 on 43 % & took the wizards to the playoffs . Yea they loss 4-1 but they made it compared to this years lakers squad . He definitely has problems adapting because if he took time trying to get a consistent 3pt shot it would’ve been a better season for him & the lakers imo . He had horrible games where he played but he also did better than people are making it seem like

  • @smido1284
    @smido1284 2 роки тому +870

    Man OKC Russ was something to be reckoned…it’s him putting his body, passion and heart out in the court that I loved…sad to have witnessed such a decline in his play

    • @cappy2282
      @cappy2282 2 роки тому +11

      I know, he was so fun to watch in OKC

    • @marcoslaureano5562
      @marcoslaureano5562 2 роки тому +11

      Obviously NOT as OKC did SH1T with him leading them.....

    • @smido1284
      @smido1284 2 роки тому +2

      @@marcoslaureano5562 💯

    • @14isoldenough
      @14isoldenough 2 роки тому

      Too bad he didn't bring the brains

    • @___Anakin.Skywalker
      @___Anakin.Skywalker 2 роки тому +14

      Nah, Westbrook was reason why OKC didn't not win cause he tryna become someone he ain't. He thought he better than Harden an Snake. He didn't play to his role as pg. His role to set up his homies and pass not shoot bricks

  • @thebnsftracker1317
    @thebnsftracker1317 2 роки тому +432

    Its sad because when he was in OKC, he not only went to my church, but actually humbly spoke about his life to the congregation one Sunday. I was an usher and had the pleasure of shaking his hand when he came through the back to reach the stage. Truly a very sad story.

    • @JohnSmith-qm1gg
      @JohnSmith-qm1gg 2 роки тому +31

      Ego destroy ppl.

    • @thebnsftracker1317
      @thebnsftracker1317 2 роки тому +6

      @@JohnSmith-qm1gg Indeed.

    • @awethailu1011
      @awethailu1011 Рік тому

      And u believe this bullshit?

    • @lainiwakura6921
      @lainiwakura6921 Рік тому

      @@thebnsftracker1317 hes the least egotistical player bruh fuck yall talking about 😭😭

    • @BigPlayGay
      @BigPlayGay Рік тому +2

      Sad? The man was blessed with generational wealth his life is good

  • @bmcfonzie
    @bmcfonzie 2 роки тому +179

    His game is predicated on being at the pinnacle of athleticism: run faster, jump higher, throw it down harder. You just can't do any of that at 33 like you could at 23.

    • @kixuh6314
      @kixuh6314 10 місяців тому +7

      Look at bron, everyone’s different

    • @tmg_stretxh9711
      @tmg_stretxh9711 9 місяців тому +5

      @@kixuh6314that’s his point.. lebron is the only exception

    • @kixuh6314
      @kixuh6314 9 місяців тому +2

      @@tmg_stretxh9711 thats not really true tbh. Some people still think an older KD is an upper echelon player after tearing his achilles. Athleticism declining has a higher effect on russels playstyle. Especially because of his size. Lebron also distorted everyones perception of age on a player. He has been "past the average prime age bracket" since 2018. So I agree with you but I think in every sport athletes are starting to prolong their prime into their 30s. Especially in the UFC we see that hitting 31 is really the prime.

    • @Raditztwo
      @Raditztwo 9 місяців тому +4

      @@kixuh6314everyone’s body is different bro that’s all it comes down to

    • @user-os3ml4uu6i
      @user-os3ml4uu6i 5 місяців тому

      ​@@tmg_stretxh9711LeBron improved his shot significantly, Russ didn't

  • @Mr-Opium
    @Mr-Opium 2 роки тому +864

    Was never a fan of Westbrook but gotta feel for the man. Went from one of the best and most loved PG’s in the league to someone hated and atrocious

    • @BenDovahkin
      @BenDovahkin 2 роки тому

      Sports fans are some of the most toxic people in existence.

    • @Admin-ue2wi
      @Admin-ue2wi 2 роки тому +93

      Still a great player though. All these stupid analysts who won't even make an NCAA team scapegoating the brody.
      And I'm a Lakers fan, love Steph and all that.
      But still identify the individual greatness of Westbrook.
      Sure he's seemed to be falling off, but I think it more because of how the game is played now than anything. He never improved his shooting and perimeter game, and that's come to expose him in this age where even 7ft Centere are required to he at least decent shooters

    • @timtresch4848
      @timtresch4848 2 роки тому +66

      his fault he never evolved hes 33 still playing like he's 23. never learned to shot, never learned how to run an offense, stopped playing defense, etc. Most fraudulent MVP ever, Im not a Harden fan but he had better stats across the board that year and a better record but everyone wanted a way to stick it to KD for going to Golden State. Its all narrative based Jordan Shaq Duncan and LeBron should have all had more MVPs but the NBA wants too "spread it around" so they can have more stars to market.

    • @GameChanger-xi4iy
      @GameChanger-xi4iy 2 роки тому +32

      @@timtresch4848 Lebrons defense from 2015-2017 was non-existent no way he should of won mvps over harden and Giannis.

    • @ratkiller6237
      @ratkiller6237 2 роки тому +19

      @@timtresch4848 harden had better stats than 31/10/10 ❓🤨

  • @sugarblue7571
    @sugarblue7571 2 роки тому +1071

    I think the issue with Westbrook on the lakers is that LeBron does what he does already. Westbrook needs the ball to make plays and openings but LeBron does it better, so unless he's driving to the rim, he has no idea what to do when LeBron is the ball handler. This would be easier if Westbrook was a better defender but his defense is so lazy, all he does is wait for a steal or a rebound so he can be aggressive offensively.
    All he needs to do is work on reading the movements of players on defense and to find open lanes and wall people off on offense. Because when he does get in the paint he can still be dangerous, he just can't rely on his team always making that space for him every time. Trust that Davis will get the rebound, that LeBron will pass him the ball when he has an opening and that if he makes space LeBron can hit some clean shots

    • @romansheoships2716
      @romansheoships2716 2 роки тому +109

      He has this narrative where he goes 110% each game but how is that possible when he plays no defense

    • @setsunayuy9142
      @setsunayuy9142 2 роки тому +17

      Roman Sheoships He flat out quit in LA, but he used to compete on that end everywhere else.

    • @lalnunsangavarte
      @lalnunsangavarte 2 роки тому

      @@setsunayuy9142 huhuh delusional westretards

    • @jxmmykriminallive
      @jxmmykriminallive 2 роки тому +50

      westbrook actually showed a good amount of times this season that he can still be a decent to good defender when he’s actually engaged on that side of the court. there was times where the lakers would actually go stretches where they were playing great defense and shutting down offenses and then they’d just stop trying as a unit if they got scored on a few times in a row. I’m not excusing russ he’s still responsible for jus being more disciplined on that end but I’m just saying this is a problem w the whole team as well not just him. we saw this lack of effort after a stretch of good defense shi a lot w bron at center n as good as bron did at that position, i can’t help but think not having your anchor on defense actually playing for 2 months out of the season would make it harder to consistently be out there putting pressure on the offense

    • @kellifizw.8846
      @kellifizw.8846 2 роки тому +11

      all WB has to do is brick less and score more, to me his main issue is FG%

  • @its_jawsh6145
    @its_jawsh6145 Рік тому +126

    It’s really crazy watching this when you talk about the day Westbrook broke the Triple-double record in 2017 at 19:09. I was actually at that game and I recorded the final minute when he got the shot off to win the game. Even though we all were nuggets fans in that arena everyone was really in awe when he accomplished it. Truly one of the best basketball games I’ve ever been to.

    • @Todd-DaGod-Howard
      @Todd-DaGod-Howard Рік тому

      Must be crazy seeing him play like a bum now 😂 dude is trash

    • @drowzykid9913
      @drowzykid9913 Рік тому +1

      I was there too , remember when rocky was gonna get the arena free Nachos or something by shooting a backwards half court shot and westbitch blocked it during halftime 😂

  • @mdquaglia
    @mdquaglia 2 роки тому +63

    This amount of excellent work needs to be rewarded.

    • @TheToolBox99
      @TheToolBox99 2 роки тому +5

      Wish he saw this, good thing people like you are kind enough to help out others even if they don’t notice.

    • @FonutYT
      @FonutYT Рік тому +1

      @@TheToolBox99 he did

    • @TheToolBox99
      @TheToolBox99 Рік тому +3

      @@FonutYT when I made that he did not reply or heart it.

  • @urbaindelva7869
    @urbaindelva7869 2 роки тому +93

    As much as we can acknowledge Russ's greatness, we also cannot deny his shortcomings as a player.

    • @tj5180
      @tj5180 2 роки тому +17

      No one denies his shortcomings lol. That`s why he`s hated the most and people call him westbrick

    • @Todd-DaGod-Howard
      @Todd-DaGod-Howard Рік тому +5

      @@tj5180hes earned the hate. It doesn’t how nice he is to his kid or whatever other crap people bring up when they defend him. If you’re going to build a brick house and not take any accountability for putting up so many bricks you were able to build a brick house, people are going to hate you

  • @andrewphassos6363
    @andrewphassos6363 2 роки тому +1660

    This channel is absolute masterclass. Dylan puts in more effort to these vids than anyone I’ve ever seen and just keeps grinding out content that I’ll watch from start to finish. Deserves a billion subs.

    • @Wickedtingzz
      @Wickedtingzz 2 роки тому +43

      Word and his numbers show it . Only 80k subs but his videos consistently get over 200k views , averaging around 400-500k views per video .

    • @jumpupouttheshow
      @jumpupouttheshow 2 роки тому +8

      Couldnt have said it better!

    • @oliver5878
      @oliver5878 2 роки тому +31

      Him and jimmy are currently the kings of this style of UA-cam video fs

    • @romansheoships2716
      @romansheoships2716 2 роки тому +18

      @@oliver5878 reminds me of how early korzemba used to be.

    • @y_airbnb
      @y_airbnb 2 роки тому +4

      100%

  • @DEMI-sq5uf
    @DEMI-sq5uf 2 роки тому +669

    Man so sad to see him like this. It’s mostly his fault too. Could easily adjust his game to be better but boneheadedness has costed him a lot.

    • @reidb6327
      @reidb6327 2 роки тому +50

      - IQ

    • @corbynsteen6794
      @corbynsteen6794 2 роки тому +43

      Idk if he can even adjust his game. What would Russ even do if he wasn’t a ball dominant force?

    • @setsunayuy9142
      @setsunayuy9142 2 роки тому +23

      He can’t shoot , and being a cutter off ball only gets you so far when that’s not even what a team brought you in to do.

    • @setsunayuy9142
      @setsunayuy9142 2 роки тому

      SLEEPYBLUE I wonder how much KB’s death affected sometimes.

    • @ApolloTheUltimate
      @ApolloTheUltimate 2 роки тому +37

      @@corbynsteen6794 take better shots, learn to move off of the ball, defend, etc

  • @sebfinnigan1484
    @sebfinnigan1484 2 роки тому +390

    As someone who has watched Russ for his whole career, as he was my fav player. Seeing him like this was miserable for me, I really love him and his game

    • @ag_24
      @ag_24 2 роки тому +24

      same man, i haven't been watching for a long time but ever since i started loved westbrook

    • @kevinmclain6741
      @kevinmclain6741 2 роки тому +8

      You really don't love basketball, the game that is. Because what Westbrook did had nothing to do with excelling at the game.

    • @Eric-jk3oi
      @Eric-jk3oi 2 роки тому +8

      I just want to a McDonald's and Kalamazoo Michigan and I just blew out that restaurant. Maybe I tore it open there baby God don't go in there if you're near there. Oh my God That bacon hamburger was good though. Oh my god but boy it was bad coming out Lord have mercy

    • @lilblast7745
      @lilblast7745 2 роки тому +21

      @@kevinmclain6741 if u like Russ that mean u don’t love bball? Man U casuals that know nothing about the game is annoying

    • @kevinmclain6741
      @kevinmclain6741 2 роки тому +5

      @@lilblast7745 Yes, it means you don't appreciate the true art of the team sport of basketball.

  • @chillychese
    @chillychese 2 роки тому +17

    One of those channels where every video is an instant watch

  • @Breakbeats92.5
    @Breakbeats92.5 2 роки тому +38

    When Jordan was in college, Dean Smith pulled him aside and said, "you can have a career on talent alone, but don't just rely on your physicals gifts, take that immense talent and make yourself an all-time great." Not sure anyone gave Russ that speech or if he paid attention when they did.

    • @douggieharrison6913
      @douggieharrison6913 10 місяців тому

      I don't think one speech is gonna change the trajectory of his becoming a champion

    • @prezian1312
      @prezian1312 5 місяців тому

      @@douggieharrison6913 I think he was also used to his style of play. You have to realize most guys realize if they can just drive to the rim and be nearly unstoppable what’s the point of trying to become a decent shooter when it’s that easy.

  • @Nahaintnoway
    @Nahaintnoway 2 роки тому +420

    God I hate seeing Brodie’s decline. I have a lot of respect for him as a man and seeing this unravel is upsetting to see.

    • @astashasta1
      @astashasta1 2 роки тому +34

      Can't respect a man with an ego so ridiculous he can't acknowledge or take any responsibility for his mistakes.

    • @aaronpeters6209
      @aaronpeters6209 2 роки тому +18

      @Random User He was awful. 5% below league average in True shooting. Such a terrible shooter that opposing defenses would be okay with giving him wide open looks. Plus poor defense.
      The major redeeming aspect of his production use to be his good passing regularly average an AST/TO ratio >2.5. That fell off a cliff this year down to 1.86 not far from the 1.6 avg for his position.
      His play style is to be the #1. But he has arguably never been efficient enough to be the #1 option for any team. Without making major concessions to how you construct your team.

    • @zoidzilla348
      @zoidzilla348 2 роки тому +2

      @@aaronpeters6209 Lebron was bad on defense and he point fingers his 30 points where meaningless

    • @aaronpeters6209
      @aaronpeters6209 2 роки тому +2

      @@zoidzilla348 Defense is tougher than offense to parse through and figure out who provides more value on this side of the court.
      Nevertheless. James had one of the best DPM out of anyone who played more than half the season (+0.8) vs someone like Westbrook at (-0.9). A little better than Malik Monk.
      Davis, James, Howard & Stanley Johnson were the only players who played nearly half the season to provide positive value in this metric.

    • @sfdko3291
      @sfdko3291 2 роки тому +16

      It crazy because Westbrook detractors would tell you that he was always gonna end up this way but whenever we'd point it out, we'd always get called haters.
      It was obvious in 2015. It just took until 2022 for everyone else to figure it out.

  • @brrazzy8417
    @brrazzy8417 2 роки тому +236

    There is barely any videos on UA-cam going into depth about this topic, because it's very controversial and there is a lot of context to be put into consideration when it comes to Westbrook's career. Westbrook is my favorite player, but he has one of the most interesting careers in my opinion. There's so many ups and downs and as a fan of his I always found myself to be unbiased.

    • @setsunayuy9142
      @setsunayuy9142 2 роки тому +8

      It’s a hard career to judge past 2017 cause he had some good regular seasons, but flamed out in the playoffs for the most part.

    • @EJD339
      @EJD339 2 роки тому +11

      My biggest problem with Westbrook is his lack of ownership in LA. Just a pet peeve of mine for any person.

    • @DCMAGIC101
      @DCMAGIC101 2 роки тому +1

      WESTBRICK WESTBRICK

    • @lovenlightman
      @lovenlightman 2 роки тому +7

      Nothing Interesting about him.He destroyed his own carrer, by not Learning to pass the Ball to another player when other players guarded him in the most important times of the game and Playoffs.
      Watching him in OKC not passing to Kevin D, instead throwing very hard shoots vs Golden State , and keeping doing that in other teams .
      Jordan was told by Phill Jackson that he could score 40 points a game but then the team would lose or learn to pass to other players ,makethem better and win championchips. Same with Isiah Thomas .

    • @j-rey-
      @j-rey- 2 роки тому

      I've seen a few videos like this. I don't think it's controversial at all; it's pretty widely recognized that he has gotten pretty bad, and has always been selfish.

  • @leroyrodgers6089
    @leroyrodgers6089 2 роки тому +95

    Russ has actually been treated with immense respect beyond OKC. He got sent to thr Rockets to be with James, the Wizards to be with Beal and the Lakers. That's incredible. What other player with a huge contract who is past his prime gets that sort of love aside from Harden?

    • @kritav1111
      @kritav1111 2 роки тому +3

      @Big Problem Yeah but Malone and Barkley are clearly ahead of him, Stockton, Nash, Harden, CP3, AI, Westbrook are pretty much in the same boat. Same tier of players overall I feel. Not good enough as a first option, to good to be a second option.

    • @StatiCRjm
      @StatiCRjm 2 роки тому +4

      Well Westbrick is never getting a ring 😂 no team that has him in the rotation is winning anything, he hinders everyone else

    • @brianbowles9239
      @brianbowles9239 2 роки тому

      Lebum

    • @Romanus-
      @Romanus- 2 роки тому

      @@kritav1111 with the exception of AI and Harden the others were team players, not just stat padders

    • @holden6104
      @holden6104 2 роки тому +3

      Washington was a horrible non-playoff team before Westbrook went there. He had one of his best seasons there though.

  • @diejeniche8588
    @diejeniche8588 2 роки тому +29

    A player especially a point guard is going to decline more significantly if his main skill is athleticism. Westbrook lost 5-10 percent of his athleticism making him half the player he once was

    • @laurocoman
      @laurocoman 2 роки тому +2

      Word. Chris Paul is slowly declining, but nowhere nearly as much. He keeps the good passing, the good hustle and the good shot selection. He is still a valuable player without speed. Westbrook without the fast counter-attack is not much at all.

    • @laurocoman
      @laurocoman 2 роки тому

      Word. Chris Paul is slowly declining, but nowhere nearly as much. He keeps the good passing, the good hustle and the good shot selection. He is still a valuable player without speed. Westbrook without the fast counter-attack is not much at all.

  • @dragonfire4245
    @dragonfire4245 2 роки тому +5

    This channel is honestly one of the best basketball channels I’ve seen

  • @slackerofhell
    @slackerofhell 2 роки тому +165

    His ego got the better of him. This season was brutal in particular. "I can make mistakes. I can miss shots. I can have turnovers." Nobody said you couldn't, man. They just wanted you to clean it up. Create less turnovers and higher FG%. When he said, "Everybody expects me to average 25, 15 and 15," I was blown away at the delusion.

    • @briandavey1139
      @briandavey1139 2 роки тому +29

      The lack of even the slightest bit of self awareness is something.

    • @ALongAndLowTide
      @ALongAndLowTide 2 роки тому +2

      @Big Problem no, he just bad now wym?

    • @N0TLater
      @N0TLater 2 роки тому +3

      @Big Problem 30 10 10??? legit putting up jordan type numbers just for a 6'3 pg to be considered "good"

    • @MerkhVision
      @MerkhVision 2 роки тому +10

      Yeah he somehow doesn’t understand that he doesn’t need to try so hard for crazy numbers, he just needs to stop turning the ball over and stop taking shots he can’t make. If he could fix that he’d be more efficient and less hated on.

    • @Chris.925
      @Chris.925 2 роки тому +3

      @@MerkhVision Fax💯

  • @timtresch4848
    @timtresch4848 2 роки тому +69

    He never became disciplined and developed his game, look at LeBron love him or hate him into his late 30's he's continued to add to his game, post moves, improving his jumper, improved at picking his spots, improved his decision making everything etc. Westbrook was an amazing athlete and scorer who played with great intensity when he was young but he never substantially improved after his 3rd/4th season he just took more shots, stole rebounds from his teammates and dominated the ball more and more to put up big stats. Westbrook was one of my favorite players in 2012/2013 with his incredible driving and aggressiveness, but by 2015/2016 it was obvious he was holding back OKC and KD, and I 100% believe Russ was the reason KD left OKC, maybe KD should have done more to stop westbrooks recklessness with the ball especially in late game situations but it doesn't seem like anyone has been able to get Russ to listen so I can't really fault KD.

    • @StatiCRjm
      @StatiCRjm 2 роки тому +4

      I'm not impressed by Westbrook at all, big numbers don't mean anything if you can't win or lead a team anywhere.

    • @yuuki_
      @yuuki_ 2 роки тому

      How is it that you blame Westbrook for everything but leave KD blame free? KD was a big reason why the Thunder lost to the Warriors in the WCF, yet it’s Westbrooks who was holding back the team??
      KD shouldn’t even be considered a “winning” player, dude jumped ship to an all time great team to get a ring and hasn’t had much playoff success since he left, despite having plenty of talent around him

    • @respectedlocalgentleman7108
      @respectedlocalgentleman7108 2 роки тому

      @@yuuki_ While I agree that KD is another media-hyped 'superstar' beta boiboi, the reason Russ gets all the blame is because Harden also left because of him. Compound this with KD/Beard reuniting in Brooklyn, without even a thought about inviting Russ, and that's why the image is as is.

    • @twcgoat4761
      @twcgoat4761 2 роки тому +2

      @@respectedlocalgentleman7108 harden got traded because okc didn’t want to pay both serge ibaka and harden because it would have put them past the luxury tax, they payed ibaka and offered harden a little less then the max, he wasn’t going to take it so they moved him. Idk where you got that he left because of Westbrook lol

  • @jesusshuttleworth6301
    @jesusshuttleworth6301 2 роки тому +195

    Bro just somehow forgot how to shoot. In 2017 he shot 85% from the line and in 2018, he shot 74%. His midrange went from 43% to 38%. He lost a whole area of the court.

    • @jankfoots
      @jankfoots 2 роки тому +73

      He’s had surgery in his shooting wrist twice.

    • @charger9912
      @charger9912 2 роки тому +41

      @@jankfoots Ah.... That would do it.

    • @tas4999
      @tas4999 2 роки тому +5

      I'm guessing he's had to take a lot more shots because let's be honest, without King James and AD the Lakers don't have that much shooting aside from Melo. So it's understandable.

    • @romansheoships2716
      @romansheoships2716 2 роки тому +42

      His ft routine changed. Nba lessened the amount of time a player had to shoot. Before each ft he would dap up his team mates and walk to half court

    • @aaronpeters6209
      @aaronpeters6209 2 роки тому +15

      @@tas4999 They had shooters. Melo scored at the most efficient rate he ever has (58% TS) Monk shot a solid 39% from 3pt. Even Augustin shot 42% once he joined the Lakers.
      They played poor defense, and Russ was that inefficient scoring the ball. You really can't have your #2/3 scorer shooting 5% below league average in true shooting, will be terribly difficult to win games. Especially when he isn't bringing anything else to the table, and his outside shooting is so poor teams are willing to leave him to shoot wide open 3pt shots.
      Davis being out half the year didn't help either.

  • @Cubone5147
    @Cubone5147 2 роки тому +3

    How does this channel have less than 100k subs? Amazing quality and production please keep it up

  • @GodbodyRoku
    @GodbodyRoku 2 роки тому +117

    *sigh* I'm a Thunder fan(also live in OKC).. Watching the decline is bad and hurts me after seeing him play with us. His attitude in Houston made me not like him, and I was hoping for a rekindle in Washington. Midway through his Lakers run I couldn't even defend him anymore, and he seemed to live in delusion. I'll always love the OKC version of Westbrook just not any of the current versions. Its damn sad now.

    • @EJD339
      @EJD339 2 роки тому +3

      He bugs me because I know people like him and it rubs me the wrong way ha.

    • @timtresch4848
      @timtresch4848 2 роки тому +2

      The problems with Westbrook go back way way before Houston. Why do you think KD left?

    • @gohan__
      @gohan__ 2 роки тому +12

      @@timtresch4848 because ever since they traded harden and lost kevin martin and lamb to free agency their supporting cast wasnt all that great around russ and kd and the teams offense basically came from those 2 most of the time?

    • @cameronrairdon5489
      @cameronrairdon5489 2 роки тому

      I know that feeling. I nearly cried when Russ got traded. I wish he could come home

    • @narutoxborutofanatic
      @narutoxborutofanatic 2 роки тому +5

      L okc fan

  • @shinobu37
    @shinobu37 2 роки тому +21

    I know it takes weeks or months to do videos like this but god damn I hope there is one every 2 weeks. I love this channel so damn much and I appreciate all the effort you put in all your videos! Keep up the great work!

  • @DrJay-mi7ve
    @DrJay-mi7ve 2 роки тому +125

    I still got faith in Russ to turn things around. He was great the second half of last season.

    • @asherjohnson6678
      @asherjohnson6678 2 роки тому +55

      I wouldn’t say great but he was better than the first half

    • @Youllneverfindmezx
      @Youllneverfindmezx 2 роки тому +5

      I think there is a chance he has a melo like change but he's going to have to accept being a role player if he wants to win. This has been a problem of his ever since 2017-2018 where he refuses to fit into any system and tries to be the system itself. He can't do that anymore and even if he does get his way he won't win anything. That gameplan never wins in the playoffs against good teams, the exact same thing is happening with Luka in Dallas right now and they won't be the Sun's with this style of play.

    • @aaronpeters6209
      @aaronpeters6209 2 роки тому +2

      He had a decent stretch on offense (15 games) to end the year. Doubtful he can maintain it.

    • @aaronpeters6209
      @aaronpeters6209 2 роки тому +3

      @@Youllneverfindmezx Tough to Argue Luka and his play style is the issue so far in Dallas. He has turned the ball over a couple too many times. But, you can do that when you score as efficiently as he has on high volume.
      Issue has been defense and efficiency on offense from the rest of his team.

    • @canadadry4609
      @canadadry4609 2 роки тому

      What happened in the playoffs after? Once again...

  • @Not_W0
    @Not_W0 2 роки тому +10

    Man the OKC section of this video just has me thinking “damn, how could they do this to him? Man played as good as he could and was either A. Met with terrible teammates play or B. All time play from opponents”

  • @mariopot789
    @mariopot789 2 роки тому +15

    Your videos are excellent and capture everything i love about basketball the story of a players journey, where they succeeded, where they made mistakes, where they got in their own way . The promise people had for them the way they rose above or crumbled beneath expecations. The complex machines behind player , team , and organization relationships . The rumors, the facts s, the numbers, you jsut do a great job of creating a complete story around these players and not only what they do in the league but what got them there.
    Your videos are excellent , keep it up !

  • @bruhtater9894
    @bruhtater9894 2 роки тому +7

    This man needs more subs he’s put in way more effort than people with over a million subs

  • @dut3721
    @dut3721 2 роки тому +24

    Russ was so fun to watch on his earlier OKC until his trade to H town

    • @lengmanmgrittz4805
      @lengmanmgrittz4805 2 роки тому +9

      In H town him a harden were dropping 30 together each night. That season was so fun

    • @billpap.9669
      @billpap.9669 2 роки тому +2

      @@lengmanmgrittz4805 hell yeah, in contrast to public belief I think the 2020 small ball Rockets were one of the most entertaining teams in the past decade. I know they run a lot of iso but Mike D'antoni was drawing up some impressive plays, the floor was super spaced and they were the best extra pass team in the league.

    • @Blasian_guy
      @Blasian_guy 2 роки тому +2

      U on drugs that Houston season was his most efficient season

  • @bignoob24
    @bignoob24 2 роки тому +162

    Kinda feel bad for him. Unless someone has a couple bad games, he's always getting made fun of (for obvious reasons). A lot of people started disregarding his previous years as if he wasn't good.
    Edit: It must be awkward to have be around your teammates when you are playing bad.

    • @brucelee8926
      @brucelee8926 2 роки тому

      Billion and billions of people wish they are in Russell Westbrook 👞 shoe. Filthy rich and basketball skills. Don't feel bad for him. His children, his grandchildren, and his life are all set.

    • @kronicclaps3579
      @kronicclaps3579 2 роки тому +11

      22-12-12 is an insane year dudes were capping.

    • @kronicclaps3579
      @kronicclaps3579 2 роки тому +4

      It’s the lakers fault

    • @j-rey-
      @j-rey- 2 роки тому

      He WASN'T ever really that good. Many, myself included, have always known he was an inefficient, low IQ, and selfish stat padder. His MVP was undeserved, and he is a ceiling lowerer. Durant left for a reason.

    • @astashasta1
      @astashasta1 2 роки тому +20

      @@kronicclaps3579 Efficiency matters

  • @PokeWorldHD1
    @PokeWorldHD1 2 роки тому +9

    The fact that you made a video about Kevin Durant Russell Westbrook and James Harden just goes to show they were better off with each other 😭

  • @legendarywiimaster
    @legendarywiimaster 2 роки тому +15

    I think part the problem was he was too reliant on his athleticism. Part of the reason why LeBron lasted so long was because he added a lot of skill to his game. Something that Russ did but not enough. Now that his athleticism has declined he’s unable to go coast to coast like he did in OKC

    • @basicmeme1040
      @basicmeme1040 Рік тому

      Russ was a skill player tho.

    • @sgr7th
      @sgr7th Місяць тому

      Lebron lasted so long because he was hitting the gas like Scott Steiner. and what skill did dude add? cause hes still stacking bricks like hes at LegoLand.

  •  2 роки тому +182

    Russell Westbrook is the basketball equivalent of a 'trophy wife' once the physical fades you get to see just how shallow their game always was.
    I really hope Ja Morant won't end up along a similar path.

    • @AJ_Ol
      @AJ_Ol 2 роки тому +23

      Spot on analogy.

    • @someonejohnson5774
      @someonejohnson5774 2 роки тому +9

      nahhh ja loves the game to much to let his pride get in the way

    • @bennynagon9322
      @bennynagon9322 2 роки тому +17

      @@someonejohnson5774 so Westbrook doesn’t love the game? He is probably the most passionate player ever

    • @respectedlocalgentleman7108
      @respectedlocalgentleman7108 2 роки тому +45

      @@bennynagon9322 There's a difference between being passionate about stats and your ego (fighting your teammates for rebounds, launching bricks from low percentage areas, and, all those empty assists, stupid fouls, untimely techs, etc...) and being passionate about the game (winning, sharing the ball, adapting to a team-oriented philosophy).
      This is the only guy in NBA history who was abandoned by not one, but two future HOFers. Notice how KD/Harden didn't say a word about bringing Russ to Brooklyn?
      That's what we mean when we say 'love for the game'. There ain't nobody lining up to play with Russ. Contrast that with a guy like Iguodala, who gave up being an All-Star to be a glue guy, but a glue guy with a fistful of rings. That's a dude everyone was fighting over as a potential teammate. That's love.

    • @bennynagon9322
      @bennynagon9322 2 роки тому +3

      @@respectedlocalgentleman7108 Well Russ and KD doesn’t talk to each other anymore so it isn’t hard to see why he wasn’t going to Brooklyn. You say nobody wants to play with Russ, yet he played in the rockets with harden and now with Lebron and many other old guys in Lakers. I understand you are one of the guys that hate him, but to say he doesn’t love basketball and a bad teammate is the dumbest thing you can say. Because EVERYONE agrees that he is a good teammate and is one of if not the most passionate player to play the game. He always defends his teammates. If you criticize his style of play okay you can do that, if you criticize that he doesn’t have any rings ok you can do that. But by being not passionate? Come on
      But by your logic you “love the game” when you just give up your basketball career and become a bench warmer when your 30+?

  • @alexmarshall2015
    @alexmarshall2015 2 роки тому +53

    I feel like if he continues to fall hard and retires in 3-5 years, we will eventually get a 30 for 30 type documentary highlighting his dominance and fall. Similar to the 4 Falls of Buffalo, one of the best 30 for 30s IMO

    • @kameronjackson9626
      @kameronjackson9626 2 роки тому +1

      That really isn’t fair tho because he isn’t doing anything but falling off at the age of 33 that’s normal especially for athletic based guards

    • @timtresch4848
      @timtresch4848 2 роки тому

      no interest in that, he never developed his game its his fault no one wants him on every team hes been on. KD left him, PG12 left him, Harden wanted out from him, LeBron and AD want him gone, Beal wanted him gone. If everyone you meet is an asshole maybe your the problem.

    • @lamchunting856
      @lamchunting856 2 роки тому

      It should include a eureka moment
      “One night a thunder in oklahoma struck Westbrick! and he created something. So that will leave a legacy in the HOF! An artificial triple double!”

    • @narutoxborutofanatic
      @narutoxborutofanatic 2 роки тому +2

      Why? He’s had a hall of fame career and lived up to this potential… makes no sense. All players are bound to decline sometime in their career

    • @narutoxborutofanatic
      @narutoxborutofanatic 2 роки тому +3

      @@lamchunting856 you gotta be over the age of 40

  • @surafelmekuriaweldegiorgis6252
    @surafelmekuriaweldegiorgis6252 2 роки тому +5

    Please 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿 Please don't ever stop making this video's no one I mean no one can do what you're doing right now you just make it so effortless and mesmerizing for whatever minutes is long. Respect man.🐐🐐🐐

  • @Munnmaista
    @Munnmaista 2 роки тому

    Usually I don't sub to these sort of channels because you get so much other crap with it but this channel is incredible honestly. Amazing timeline videos and nothing else

  • @arizona_anime_fan
    @arizona_anime_fan 2 роки тому +68

    if you watch his play, he's always been a low intelligence player, but his athleticism and energy overcame his shortfall in his often dumb play. the problems really started durring his first tripple double season, that was when he got a lot of positive feedback for his tripple doubles... and he became a very me centered selfish player by the end of that year. it got worse in his second tripple double year, with numberous videos of him boxing out his own teammates while chasing offensive boards (there is a famous video of him desperately boxing out steven adams for his 10th rebound while the golden state bench with steph and kevin clowning on him in a horrible golden state blowout), and it wasn't an issolated situation, it was openly speculated that westbrook might be paying steven adams under the table to let him get rebounds (as center play is often rewarded for boards and he seemed to just give up easy defensive boards to let westbrook get them). it was this season that his career veared from all time great to all time selfish player. he's never been the same since and no longer could share the floor with another star.

    • @dbstewart86
      @dbstewart86 2 роки тому +2

      That's what people didn't get. He never developed his basketball iq and command of the game and never realized how a lead guard is supposed to lead the team. A good juxtaposition is hearing Kevin Garnett talk about Gary Payton controlling everything down to the opposing team's fans and the hot dog vendor

  • @chrissypooh2256
    @chrissypooh2256 2 роки тому +4

    amazing video production! keep up the work man! these documentary type of videos are so revolutionary for nba topics bcs they offer so much context and thorough explanation that even a non nba fan can find these interesting! so much love ❤️

  • @ahhchoo8488
    @ahhchoo8488 2 роки тому +8

    The way things turned out for OKC felt like karma for the way the Thunder ownership treated and lied to Seattle. Seattle basketball fans celebrated when KD left for GSW.

    • @terryperry6794
      @terryperry6794 2 роки тому

      Lol did they? that’s pathetic

    • @ahhchoo8488
      @ahhchoo8488 2 роки тому

      I can't tell if Perry's pathetic fake account that was created last month, is calling Seattle basketball fans pathetic or OKC owners pathetic.

  • @johann3783
    @johann3783 2 роки тому +4

    You don’t miss with these vids

  • @mojohvncho5418
    @mojohvncho5418 2 роки тому +2

    His fans would say that he didnt have any opportunities with the Lakers but whenever he was trusted and given the ball, he would blow it

    • @jayjames4629
      @jayjames4629 2 роки тому

      that's what they don't get..
      he had to have the ball taken away,the coach job is to win games not make your supposed 3rd best player happy..
      russ just wasn't good

  • @firegodmiguel
    @firegodmiguel 2 роки тому +7

    Great video as always. Thanks for making so many people aware that Russell Westbrook did indeed average a triple double but Steph Curry always got the better of him because his offence *is* his defence

  • @ShapeupShiptout
    @ShapeupShiptout Рік тому +5

    His career never fell apart. He made over 500 million dollars in his career he had a great career lol I think Derrick Rose was the one that had a career that fell apart..

  • @housesports000
    @housesports000 2 роки тому +6

    The thing is that the way Russ plays is not gonna help him or teams anymore, he’s gonna have to use his skills to adapt not to mention the guy is just getting older

  • @jimhenry3383
    @jimhenry3383 2 роки тому +2

    New subscriber
    👊
    Shocked only 97k subscribers 🤦‍♂️
    That’s a crime
    Keep up the great content my brother

  • @peaceofnasir9813
    @peaceofnasir9813 2 роки тому +6

    Just when I thought I had nothing to watch 🔥

  • @awardedaqua580
    @awardedaqua580 2 роки тому +6

    I really hope he can get improve his shot over the off season and be able to contribute.

  • @EasyMoneySniperJR
    @EasyMoneySniperJR 2 роки тому +52

    I’ll be completely honest, been watching basketball for the first time ever since December 30th 2021, I came across this channel in January and ever since, this man taught me so much in his videos. I love you videos and thank you so much bro. You made me love basketball even more! Keep up the amazing work! Would love to see you getting what you deserve in life❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @chrishandsome4267
      @chrishandsome4267 2 роки тому

      How have you just started watching basketball? Are you 9?

    • @EasyMoneySniperJR
      @EasyMoneySniperJR 2 роки тому +6

      @@chrishandsome4267 well, I’m middle eastern and in my country, football is the biggest sport. It’s literally the biggest sport in the world too. So, I grew up on football but found interest in basketball 5 months ago.

    • @chrishandsome4267
      @chrishandsome4267 2 роки тому +1

      @@EasyMoneySniperJR really cool story

    • @mcfrisko834
      @mcfrisko834 2 роки тому +1

      @@EasyMoneySniperJR Salute brother. That's awesome! Peace to you my friend!

    • @oluwarotimi_98
      @oluwarotimi_98 2 роки тому +2

      @@chrishandsome4267 you're a weird guy

  • @BryceDDx
    @BryceDDx 2 роки тому

    Dylan you are absolutely killing it! I’ve watched every single video on your channel time and time again. I know you’re busy working on these and probably have a schedule, but if you ever see this PLEASE MAKE A FULL GIANNIS VIDEO!! I am addicted to witnessing greatness and I know I’m not the only one. Giannis is on that trajectory and hearing you cover his life story would be awesome! Keep up the great work my man.

  • @lohannasarah152
    @lohannasarah152 2 роки тому +1

    The soundtracks of your videos it is on another level!

  • @jacobfranklin820
    @jacobfranklin820 2 роки тому +5

    It really shouldnt take 34mins. Game was all about being more athletic than everyone else. And now hes not and cant shoot and refuses to change. The end.

  • @kylewilson374
    @kylewilson374 2 роки тому +6

    Russ was like those kids that only get praised for the good work they do and don’t get given any negative criticism when they do the wrong thing. If only coaches forced him to practice what he lacked earlier on in his career he might’ve had a successful end game to his career.

  • @ZachT49053
    @ZachT49053 2 роки тому +7

    The amount of effort you put into your videos is insane bro, you’re awesome! Keep grinding, bro! 💯

  • @dustinb3177
    @dustinb3177 7 місяців тому +2

    Would like to see an update video when Westbrook finishes his career

  • @AndrewJanusson
    @AndrewJanusson 2 роки тому

    The EmpLemon of basketball content 😅 Good stuff man!

  • @AthleteOfTheDecade34
    @AthleteOfTheDecade34 2 роки тому +8

    This was a pretty good video and the effort he puts is amazing . Also I think that Dylan should do a video about the Boston big 3

  • @alexman_5555
    @alexman_5555 Рік тому +5

    And he's back baby

  • @bluezayyad1296
    @bluezayyad1296 2 роки тому +4

    Love the work u put into your content

  • @antoinecoffin1123
    @antoinecoffin1123 2 роки тому +1

    Very good overview showing both the highs and lows.

  • @AlexanderFort
    @AlexanderFort 2 роки тому +1

    This is really interesting and captivating and I’m not even an NBA fan.

  • @gvoJT
    @gvoJT Рік тому +3

    Russell Westbrook definitely needs someone like Giannis to really shine imo. The way Russell Westbrook plays is fast and quick but the only person who could keep up with him was KD but after that he kinda just had slower paced teammates which doesnt really fit with his game and thats why he looks bad but Westbrook is def a top 8 pg still.

  • @Zaydahitmann
    @Zaydahitmann 2 роки тому +7

    Thank you bro I’ve been waiting I’m a real Russ stand I haven’t watched it yet but I know it’s going to be nothing but facts because you actually know what you’re talking about

  • @thetissueofjustice9875
    @thetissueofjustice9875 2 роки тому +4

    Can you do a video on the recent mitchell gobert jazz and how they failed to make it to a conference finals?

  • @almoder7684
    @almoder7684 10 місяців тому

    I’m not into basketball but these documentaries are addicting and entertaining!

  • @stipe_ramo
    @stipe_ramo 2 роки тому +1

    He is on that Allen Iverson, Stephon Marbury path. Must-see-TV player, but overall a poison to a higher success of the team.

  • @brandonramzel890
    @brandonramzel890 2 роки тому +20

    His issue is that he just can't understand how to play basketball as a team sport. His iso game has never been the issue, it's his inability to refuse playing hero ball. If he just evolved his later career game he could play at a high level and be a positive for a team, but I really believe his personality type blinds him from ever being able to realize this.

    • @megamonke2195
      @megamonke2195 2 роки тому

      Yep, I agree. He’s getting older and, as we know, with age your body changes and slows down. So Russ can’t be that downhill, high-flying point guard he was in his earlier days. He needs to change his style of play and because he’s too stubborn to do so, his game has become stagnant and we can see all Russ’ weaknesses amplified.

    • @ifbfmto9338
      @ifbfmto9338 2 роки тому

      The only thing he’s ever been good at was athleticism
      He’s never been a good shooter, constantly turns the ball over, doesn’t try AT ALL on defense
      Westbrook just isn’t good at basketball 🤷🏼‍♂️

    • @yuuki_
      @yuuki_ 2 роки тому +5

      Bro y’all don’t know ball, Westbrook literally had numerous seasons averaging 10+ assists and is top 5 in all time assist percentage, saying he doesn’t pass is just factually wrong

    • @ifbfmto9338
      @ifbfmto9338 2 роки тому

      @@yuuki_ So what? He’s a ball hog, when the ball is ALWAYS in your hands, you will get assists (and turnovers too big shocker)
      It doesn’t mean he’s a gifted passer he’s not
      Westbrook is flat out bad at basketball
      He’d be like an MLB player who hits 30 home runs a year with 30 stolen bases, but has a crap batting average, crap on base percentage, and plays awful defense, ie someone who can LITERALLY be a net liability despite putting up some nice stats (overlooking the awful ones)
      Westbrook is literally a net liability to a team winning…… He’s a bad shooter, for his CAREER he’s BELOW AVERAGE true shooting percentage, and he plays AWFUL, ZERO EFFORT defense, and he turns the ball over a lot……. Those are all damning problems I’m sorry, you’re just not smart enough to realize that EFFICIENCY matters

  • @mastrogeorge6647
    @mastrogeorge6647 2 роки тому +4

    Dylan the 🐐

  • @AriesExtras
    @AriesExtras 2 роки тому +13

    was very sad to see Russ have such a failure of a season in LA

    • @narutoxborutofanatic
      @narutoxborutofanatic 2 роки тому

      That’s what the lakers do to players

    • @MB-wq8cp
      @MB-wq8cp 2 роки тому

      everyone and their mother can predicted that

    • @NoSpinster0909
      @NoSpinster0909 2 роки тому

      @@narutoxborutofanatic so what about the other place’s he failed

  • @airsoft1238
    @airsoft1238 2 роки тому +2

    How have I not found this channel before omfg

  • @rinathegemini
    @rinathegemini Рік тому

    Just discovered your channel and i’m going binge! Great job

  • @oo7014
    @oo7014 2 роки тому +17

    I think a video on the spurs dynasty would be really interesting
    (i know this was kind of a thing with the kawhi video but i wanna see a more expanded version of that
    Also a John wall video would be sick

  • @konflicted1729
    @konflicted1729 2 роки тому +4

    Now yall know yall need to sub to this man watching his content like this millions of views but only 86k subs?? I'm going to mask up cause yall make me sick

  • @marcorolo4726
    @marcorolo4726 2 роки тому +4

    Those thinking he was great in the first place are the problem. He has always been a stat chasing, delusional shot chucking stooge. And a huge choke artist. Just check his playoff numbers. They are atrocious. Yet people blindly thought he was this phenom. He’s a losing player. Always has been

  • @kenny10100
    @kenny10100 Рік тому

    Just found this channel and the quality of the videos are GREAT! Keep up the amazing work

  • @reidye
    @reidye 2 роки тому +2

    Great content bro. Love the energy.

  • @lyanreehan
    @lyanreehan 2 роки тому +4

    It's not fair man.. We should've had 4 rings... 2010s OKC will forever go down as the biggest what if in basketball history. Injuries, Terrible Luck, Stacked Conference, Luxury Tax. It sucks man.

  • @noahmartin1206
    @noahmartin1206 2 роки тому +3

    Really love your videos; really hope you continue to make them. I find them highly enjoyable to watch

  • @delorean785
    @delorean785 Рік тому +3

    It all fell apart when he left the Wizards !

  • @tonyl6520
    @tonyl6520 2 роки тому +2

    He looks like Eazy E mixed with Willy Lopez the killer in the movie ''Ghost'' staring Patrick Swayze, but he also has and old Chinese mans mustache HAHAHA

  • @jimmyperales2179
    @jimmyperales2179 6 місяців тому

    Damn you made me a bigger basketball fan! Good work on the videos!

  • @IBuiltDaArk
    @IBuiltDaArk 2 роки тому +29

    Russ wasn't the issue this season, but he certainly didn't help..

    • @theslickrips5904
      @theslickrips5904 2 роки тому +16

      He was an issue. There never really is just one that causes failure for a team

    • @jesusshuttleworth6301
      @jesusshuttleworth6301 2 роки тому +7

      he was definetly an issue but not the main one

    • @bjrnthebootybandit
      @bjrnthebootybandit 2 роки тому +4

      @@jesusshuttleworth6301 he was. The traded away their depth for that 44million contract and he didn't justify it. Left them having to sign vet minimums

    • @Yvp13
      @Yvp13 2 роки тому +3

      @@bjrnthebootybandit no where near the main issue. Lakers defense was ass, AD seemed to get injured every week, horrible free agent additions, and they lost key pieces in free agency. I’m not saying Russ wasn’t a problem but to say he is the main issue is dumb.

    • @bjrnthebootybandit
      @bjrnthebootybandit 2 роки тому +3

      @@Yvp13 he was part of the defence. They traded defence to acquire him. They used to have a number 1 defence. You don't understand how this works

  • @samarijack452
    @samarijack452 Рік тому +3

    Well now you can add another trade to his career brodie just went to the jazz so im glad we will see playoff russ again atleast this year lol

  • @Quags223s
    @Quags223s 2 роки тому +4

    I say that durant would've stayed if they kept harden instead of Westbrook

  • @CYMotorsport
    @CYMotorsport 2 роки тому +1

    This content is like if Bright Suns & LEMMiNO had a baby that only watched hoops haha great stuff man

  • @serikjones6852
    @serikjones6852 Рік тому +6

    All I want for christmas is for Russ to win a ring

  • @blazkinblacko
    @blazkinblacko 2 роки тому +6

    That fact that u dont have 100k shocks me.

  • @Blackmagic_874
    @Blackmagic_874 2 роки тому +7

    I honestly think Russ can still be a top player on a different team. A team where he actually fits into the style of play and ths system. He just doesn't fit with LA. He doesn't have the ability to play his game.

    • @narutoxborutofanatic
      @narutoxborutofanatic 2 роки тому

      Lakers are trying to force him to be a spot up shooter, worst organization in the league. They have a reputation of not being able maximize their players potentials

    • @Blasian_guy
      @Blasian_guy 2 роки тому

      @@narutoxborutofanatic Fr. Yet they use him as a scapegoat

    • @brandonbates9587
      @brandonbates9587 2 роки тому +1

      @@narutoxborutofanatic I like Westbrook but when did hell did the Lakers use him as a spot up shooter??? Keep it real dude was was missing wide open layups,dunks,turnovers with no one even guarding him there's whole damn video compilation for it lol he got better 2nd half of the season

    • @alitouheedi5107
      @alitouheedi5107 2 роки тому

      Him and Embiid would be a 🔥🔥duo

  • @RemoWilliams1227
    @RemoWilliams1227 2 роки тому

    Great one man, REALLY enjoyed it!!

  • @realer2748
    @realer2748 10 місяців тому +1

    I don’t think Russ ever outright asked for a trade from any of those teams if i’m not mistaken, so it’s not really fair to say he requested a trade 3 straight years like he’s James Harden or something.

  • @wowsadowsa
    @wowsadowsa 2 роки тому +7

    It's simple. "They build you up only to watch you fall." Westbrook's TD seasons built up so much expectation, and when he plays in a world that looks at folks' careers based solely on if they win, it affects perception. Combine that with his absolute refusal to change, alter, and improve his game, and he then looks combative and stubborn. That's a bad mix that only makes every one of his mistakes a lightning rod for negative commentary.

    • @akiouchiha8657
      @akiouchiha8657 2 роки тому +1

      Bruh wtf are you talking about, that quote does not apply to Russ in the slightest. That quote applies to those who society turned against due to mostly no fault of their own. All these issues stem from russ inability to evolve as a basketball player. If he actually improved his shooting, became a better and smarter decision maker, and a better defender as well as learning to play off the ball. None of these problems would have occurred. But his stubbornness has led him to this point where’s he’s about to be on his 5th team in 5 years cuz he can’t adjust to style of basketball that isn’t centered around him being a ball dominant, reckless point guard.

    • @wowsadowsa
      @wowsadowsa 2 роки тому

      @@akiouchiha8657 You literally just said the same thing that I said. And if you can't see how he was built up (i.e., Top 75, MVP after KD left, etc.) and then blamed (i.e., LA, OKC, HTX, DC), then you clearly don't watch basketball. Perception is oftentimes taken as reality, and Russ has a perception of stubbornness and unwillingness to adapt his game for success. He becomes an easy target for blame as a result. Yet those same people who criticize him laud him when he's posting useless triple/doubles. The quote most definitely applies to him.

  • @splitscreen7902
    @splitscreen7902 2 роки тому +13

    I was never a fan of Westbrook, but I hope he'll find success in this later stages of his career. I strongly believe a role as a sixth man, leading a second unit where he can play to his strengths and get back his self esteem.

    • @Blasian_guy
      @Blasian_guy 2 роки тому +2

      Makes no sense smh. He’s still a monster he struggle playing with a inconsistent role coach and ball dominant lebron. He could still easily Average 20ppg and a triple double

    • @mentok3027
      @mentok3027 2 роки тому

      I've never been a fan either, but I'll gain a lot of respect for him if he actually does accept that role and succeed in it. Somehow I doubt it will happen though.

    • @mentok3027
      @mentok3027 2 роки тому

      @Big Problem Oh he's definitely financially set, but I don't see him being popular post retirement at all. The media hates him no doubt because of the way he has treated them like trash his whole career. His legacy has also taken nothing but hits since that MVP season culminating in this disastrous season in LA. Would be nice to see him redeem himself instead of going out like a less respected AI.

    • @user-hg8uu7lj9p
      @user-hg8uu7lj9p 2 роки тому

      All y’all are fans for watching tho

    • @jayjames4629
      @jayjames4629 2 роки тому

      a ball dominant lebron lol ?Russ usage rate was the 2nd highest on the team..
      teams trying to win play efficient winning basketball,russ not used to that

  • @sawyertuide7636
    @sawyertuide7636 2 роки тому +5

    And with that, all of OKC’s big 3 has had a video made on them on this channel.
    It’s sad to see Westbrook like this, I love athletes who embody the “Everyone’s my enemy” spirit.
    But since he was playing for the Lakers, I can’t help but laugh.

    • @narutoxborutofanatic
      @narutoxborutofanatic 2 роки тому +1

      Well, it’s the lakers fault he’s like this now

    • @sawyertuide7636
      @sawyertuide7636 2 роки тому

      @@narutoxborutofanatic Partly
      It’s also him not be willing to adapt, not even because he’s declining, but not willing to adapt from Super Brodie to a Russ that can contribute to a ring
      He rather go out like AI and that’s sad

  • @shaungababotse8397
    @shaungababotse8397 2 роки тому +2

    Im a Russ fan and thank you for making this unbiased , I’m tired of other fans calling him the greatest point guard of all time and the haters saying he is not even a top 10 point guard. I think la fans also did waay to much and messed up his value because no team wants a guy that nba fans don’t like. He had a not terrible but just bad-decent enough season with his lowlights being so low and his highlights being pretty good.

    • @jnrgaming4997
      @jnrgaming4997 2 роки тому

      Same

    • @allenm5057
      @allenm5057 2 роки тому

      Your not a fan if you dont think he top ten PG of all time .. his resume alone is top 10 what are you on

    • @shaungababotse8397
      @shaungababotse8397 2 роки тому

      @@allenm5057 bruv he is top 5 on my list I’m saying the hate is going to far for an okay season

    • @allenm5057
      @allenm5057 2 роки тому

      @@shaungababotse8397 oh my bad i read your comment wrong lol yeah i agree he is third on my list .. i started watching basketball in 2011 and im going based off who ive seen play from that time on

  • @kattyRL
    @kattyRL 2 роки тому +1

    your channel is fucking amazing dude, i first saw one of your videos like 3 days ago and I've definitely watched 5-10 already. keep up the good work brother

  • @baxterkakulas3743
    @baxterkakulas3743 2 роки тому +15

    i would just like to say that his season with DC was insane, and people dont give him enough credit for the insane performances that he put up to even squeeze the wizards into the playoffs

    • @ProjectLani
      @ProjectLani 2 роки тому +1

      Squeeze them into the playoffs as a 10th seed under 500 then bounced in the first round. If thats insane….. well

    • @Mykaininekkkkkahajw
      @Mykaininekkkkkahajw 2 роки тому

      @@ProjectLani if Beal was injured it is

    • @RANDOMZBOSSMAN1
      @RANDOMZBOSSMAN1 2 роки тому

      Lol as a Wizards fan his performances weren't insane ngl. Plus he was *awful* for half the season as well
      How you trying to praise a HOF for a sub 500 record, barely scraping through the play-in and losing in 5 in the first round

    • @capo9968
      @capo9968 Рік тому

      @@RANDOMZBOSSMAN1 context? He was hurt the 1st half of the season your team was terrible he lead y’all to your 1st playoffs in years

  • @coolp9347
    @coolp9347 2 роки тому +2

    Let’s keep it simple guys… HoF player who’s numbers just keep dropping. He’s never refined his craft and for that level of player it can’t be overlook so him being cooked is very justified

  • @henoccharlot708
    @henoccharlot708 2 роки тому +4

    He’ll Be A Legend No Doubt But A ChampionShips Alluded Him Cause He’s Too Heliocentric

  • @King_sergio
    @King_sergio 2 роки тому

    I really enjoy all of these videos keep it up 🔥🐐