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Westbrook is the best PG in the NBA

MichaelNewtonII

By MichaelNewtonII,
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I been saying Westbrook was the most important player on the Thunder for a while. Everybody saying Durant was the MVP last year, when he wasn't even the MVP to his own team.

Yes, he had an amazing season, but that team lived and died by Westbrook.

I agree they live and die by Westbrook, because that fool doesn't pass. When he would have an off night, he would keep jacking it up anyway, forcing it. I think Durant would be better off without such an aggressive scorer for a PG. IMO
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I agree they live and die by Westbrook, because that fool doesn't pass. When he would have an off night, he would keep jacking it up anyway, forcing it. I think Durant would be better off without such an aggressive scorer for a PG. IMO

 

If they could only have one, I think they're a better off with Westbrook.

 

They're just a better team with him.  He's carrying them right now.

 

The times when Westbrook was out and it was just KD, he wasn't doing anything of that nature.  A lot of times he couldn't even get shots off because they were all over his ass.

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What I don't understand is literally everyone knows Scott Brooks is terrible but Thunder management.  All but maybe a hand full of coaches ever would give a testicle to coach those two "kids" in their prime.

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The times when Westbrook was out and it was just KD, he wasn't doing anything of that nature.  A lot of times he couldn't even get shots off because they were all over his ass.

 

Because his point guard was Reggie Jackson, a guy who was just chucking up shots in hopes of getting paid this offseason and "cried tears of joy" upon getting traded to Detroit of all places after rejecting at double digit million offer to be a backup just so he could have his own team.

 

Westbrook is in a ridiculous zone right now, but let's not act like LeBron and KD just fell off a cliff. Don't get too caught up in the moment.

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Because his point guard was Reggie Jackson, a guy who was just chucking up shots in hopes of getting paid this offseason and "cried tears of joy" upon getting traded to Detroit of all places after rejecting at double digit million offer to be a backup just so he could have his own team.

 

Westbrook is in a ridiculous zone right now, but let's not act like LeBron and KD just fell off a cliff. Don't get too caught up in the moment.

 

Wow, assume much?  I'm not getting caught up in any "moment".  I didn't say anything about LeBron.  LeBron is still the best player on the planet, and it isn't all that close.  I also didn't say KD fell off a cliff, I just said I think Westbrook is more important to the Thunder's success than Durant is.  I've been saying that for a damn while... way before Westbrook finally had his opportunity to shine.  Doesn't have anything to do with what's going on now.

 

Westbrook can carry the Thunder further without Durant than Durant can carry the Thunder without Westbrook.  That's my opinion.

 

LeBron is just still in regular season mode - Curry, Harden, Westbrook, etc are fighting for positioning and to prove themselves.  Aside from a game here and there, or when he feels like making a point, LeBron largely coasts through regular season in order to save himself for the playoffs.  If he really wanted (like really, really wanted) another MVP, he could easily put his name at or near the top of the list.

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If they could only have one, I think they're a better off with Westbrook.

 

They're just a better team with him.  He's carrying them right now.

 

The times when Westbrook was out and it was just KD, he wasn't doing anything of that nature.  A lot of times he couldn't even get shots off because they were all over his ass.

 

I'm totally with you there - when it comes to getting one's shot, it's Westbrook all day.  KD is an incredible shooter, but really needs to come off screens and be set up.

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I'm totally with you there - when it comes to getting one's shot, it's Westbrook all day. KD is an incredible shooter, but really needs to come off screens and be set up.

Westbrook slashes to the rim better than any player in the NBA. And yeah that includes LeBron. James just has the better frame for it.
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If they could only have one, I think they're a better off with Westbrook.

 

They're just a better team with him.  He's carrying them right now.

 

The times when Westbrook was out and it was just KD, he wasn't doing anything of that nature.  A lot of times he couldn't even get shots off because they were all over his ass.

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Westbrook without KD (from this year) 11-8

 

Durant without Westbrook ( from last year) 24-11

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