Gilbert Arenas Gives Russell Westbrook His Flowers 💐

[@ronniem3000]

The 20-20-20 game from Russ is still one of the greatest single game performances in NBA history, especially considering the reasoning behind it. It’s really sad to think somebody with Westbrook’s accomplishments is still criminally underrated by the media.

[@jcc3333]

There was no reasoning behind.

[@dontrill3714]

​@@jcc3333 it was tribute to Nipsey hussle.. IYKYK

[@jcc3333]

@@dontrill3714 u believe that BS.. 🤣🤣

[@leftyloose8576]

⁠@@jcc3333that’s literally what the meaning behind it was and he even said. 20+20+20 is 60…………..literally the gang Nipsey was in was the Rolling 60’s. Russ knew that and was close to Nipsey growing up in the same area.

[@garybrice3239]

@@jcc3333if you learn to keep shit to yourself, nobody would know you’re an idiot

[@tylerfosse7336]

Russ deserves high levels of respect. He has very much more than earned it.

[@swish1457]

yeah but gilbert doesn't

[@BigDic69-z1p]

He wore a 👗

[@schmitkeoriginals]

WestBRICK... respect to him for refusing to work on his jumper - Rondo did and got ANOTHER ring. Lord of No Rings!!! 😆🤪🤣

[@jessecrum4361]

​@@schmitkeoriginalsget his 🥜 outcha mouth

[@andylee6147]

@@schmitkeoriginalssee this bs this is wat u get for playing for Lebron u get all the blame

[@BankrollBallerz]

Westbrook will go down as a legend! That fast break pull up jumper was unstoppable early in his career..always gives 100% effort, great team player and didnt let his ego get in his way at the end of his career..

[@sydguitar99]

If only his ego wasn't there during his prime, he probably would have had a ring

[@BigDic69-z1p]

He wore a 👗

[@ClarenceBeeks64]

What ego staying committed to a franchise that lost 2x MVPs in a span of few years?​@@sydguitar99

[@marcelohendrix6139]

his ego is what stopped those prime okc teams from winning , so i don't about being a great team player

[@schmitkeoriginals]

For sure!!! Nobody stops greats like KD & LBJ better than WestBRICK, winning isn't that important anyways!!! 🤣🤪😆

[@hairsthethangskiulp4247]

Love him or hate him, you can't just stumble upon the things he has accomplished so far in his career. That many triple doubles? In the NBA?? Doesn't happen by being a bum. Give this man the respect he deserves.

[@rx_jaydot7532]

Facts

[@mrblend]

100%

[@schmitkeoriginals]

True Chainz... nobody has played with more talent and not won a ring. KD/Harden & LBJ/AD they've won without him tho... 🙀🙀🙀

[@damonteteal9952]

@@schmitkeoriginals 🧢, you chatting

[@thomascrowniii1693]

Did those triple doubles add up to something of value? Are there rings at the ends of those seasons? If not, what is their actual value...

[@slimmthagawd]

Arguably the most athletic & conditioned PG of all time

[@lokilucario]

Most conditioned might be Steph the way that MF runs around but Russ is definitely one of if not the most athletic PG

[@leroyflex1258]

@@lokilucarioyeah he’s second to Steph. Steph used to make Westbrook run out of gas some games they played.

[@albertmac2556]

@@leroyflex1258because Russ is doing everything constantly

[@spoonylove6179]

So he was more athletic than DRose

[@BigBadgerBoy]

Most athletic was good enough 😂 MF be doing too much.

[@shootthejay7002]

This guys is top 75 and a future HOF with no question. The man plays every game (fuck load management) and gives 100%. Something most ppls favorite player cannot do. I’ve watched that man come back from a major Injury out the gate going 1000. We must respect him.

[@shootthejay7002]

@@wookiee6020 you know damn well a lot of guys do not give 100%. Especially at the rate of this man Westbrook. Just watch the games. Most of the time they are giving excuses as to why someone is underperforming ex: it’s a new system, it’s the beginning of the season, he played a back to back etc. meanwhile guys like ja morant came back game one killing. Some guys have the it and most don’t. Westbrook at one point was a beast and an MVP with no one around him carrying the load. Put some respect on him.

[@shootthejay7002]

@@wookiee6020 dude he averaged a triple double multiple times for an entire season. Something that hasn’t been done since Oscar Robertson which was forever ago, hes HOF whether you like him or not

[@jfail00]

@@wookiee6020Everything you just said is legit dumb ash so Ian gon even address it.

[@Frank-mt2hf]

@@wookiee6020bro u sound dumb asf 😂 Tracy mcgrady Yao Ming and a few others in the hof and wasn’t better 😂 tfoh

[@SymbaSessions]

The fans that view Russ in a negative light have never played the game at a high level. This era of fans values the highlight over the skill set. If they knew what it took to do what Russ does night in and night out they wouldn’t be so easily influenced. Russ is truly a one of one. It’s just hard for todays common fan to acknowledge it because it isn’t highlight driven it’s effort driven.

[@adamcaputo4391]

well said, it's also funny cause from even a highlight perspective, he has one of the best highlight archives in NBA history IMO.

[@dandylawe8875]

The effort and energy Russ plays with made me become a fan of him especially in Okc after KD left that was Westbrook UNLEASHED. He's also a great playmaker, slasher, leader, finisher and his midrange shot used to be automatic at times. Shout out Russell Westbrook

[@g-forcepcrepair4347]

this is why I love NBA, NFL pro players that been there and done that, tell us how it really is not just say "googler" that never play a sport in there life, great show and thanks for giving Russell his flowers ! and opening peoples eyes !

[@DrayDayEveryDay]

Westbrook is still in my top 5 favorite players in the league today. Coming off the bench & all. I shouted for joy when he 1st came to my squad (Clippers).

[@rogermoore9225]

That's one of the best lines ever, "he is stats chasing, on hustling , smfh "😂😂.. Gil u are funny..

[@Pay4Hits]

Westbrook is mg personal 🐐 been my fav player for years literally since I was in junior high as long as he winning shi everything good💯

[@bwat9365]

Total respect to Westbrook. The only other player I'd rank with him in terms of always giving maximum effort is probably AI.

[@Because-v4x]

Thank you for giving Russ a high platform he has worked hard to earn🏅🏆

[@g-forcepcrepair4347]

your right the ESPN 's of the world, created a bad image of Russell, but when you see his stats and the work he puts in. his a Hall of Famer !! his a great top 25 all time in my book !

[@sc239]

K Marts take about A PG rebound = instant fast break, is why the Lakers thing didnt work. Its also why at OKC, Steven Adams used to box out for Russ. Adams could put 100% effort into keeping the lane clear. Russ would fly in and grab rebound while Adams had a headstart in getting back on the break. It was a strategy that benefited the team, it wasnt Adams giving Russ a rebound.. Adams couldnt really jump but he was strong as f..k on the ground. Those rebpunds turned into fast break assists, which led to triple doubles.

[@addicted2dafly]

Great take

[@Grind2Excellence]

Thing is Westbrook leaves his assignment wide open to chase rebounds ‼️

[@davidkim2005]

@@Grind2Excellence Thank you! Finally someone who actually watches him. When they were saying it's understandable to criticize shot blockers if they give up too many O rebounds, or going for too many steals and letting your man go by, going for defensive rebounds the way westbrook does also hurts the team because he doesn't guard his man. People equate effort with showing high emotions and running around a lot... That doesn't mean effort. Some people just play with less explosiveness and emotions, that doesn't mean less effort. Westbrook, takes a TON of defensive plays off and often has his man slipping past him without Russ knowing cause he's not even paying attention. He also gambles for steals like crazy. And then, people say Kawhi doesn't play hard because of his demeanor, yet he is one of the few elite scorers while playing elite defense on the best player every game. But because he doesn't yell and scream and looks calm all the time, somehow he isn't playing hard... btw, westbrook is my fav player but his effort/defense is overrated

[@ronaldlewis6985]

Please make it make sense, once the ball is shot get the damn rebound. Assignments wtf...

[@BigLoloFrmDaO]

@davidkim2005 Did you just say his effort was overrated? Hundreds of people that actually played this game at the highest level are saying his effort is nearly unmatched and you still fixed your hands to type this rubbish. I don’t believe it

[@user-nl9me3er7w]

I have always loved westbrook and just for one reason...He tried and is a grinder. I wanted him on the pistons so bad for years.

[@Bdk2036]

They'd be winning right now with him coming off the bench

[@user-nl9me3er7w]

@@Bdk2036 show me where i disagreed with that? please learn how to read AND comprehend

[@Bdk2036]

@user-nl9me3er7w show where I was trying to disprove what you were saying? I was in agreement with you about him playing on the Pistons. I simply stated I think they'd be winning by adding him. Do yourself a favor and attempt to comprehend instead of being sensitive about your opinion that no one was going against.

[@user-nl9me3er7w]

@@Bdk2036 my bad but im not sensitive but i am a di ck. i just assume that people on the internet are talking slick, the 2023 jpistons are like covid 2020...we dont mention those years lol

[@rgscomputers1]

how in the world can you not have a bad day in decades he is amazing

[@RusselOrhii]

I never understood the “stat chasing” narrative. Every player would stat chase if they could. Better stats = bigger contracts lol they just had to knock it down because THEY couldn’t do it. Doing what he did was not easy

[@aisosaobano7038]

To be fair they go at him for it because of how blatantly he does it. There have been multiple games where he’s wasted multiple possessions in a row because he needed to get that 10th assist, constantly passing the ball at the last second even when he can take a wide open layup. I don’t disagree with your statement just explaining why ppl use that phrase more so with him than other players. As a rockets fan I’ve seen harden do the same multiple times but not as obvious in comparison.

[@tjones2991]

It was more so for his rebounds. Instead of running the floor and getting a kick out, he would "Steal" rebounds from big men. Most PGS receive the outlet pass to shorten the floor

[@roo1756]

Call it what you want but when russ was supposedly stat chasing his team was winning so whys the big problem?

[@kbt33_]

Doing what he did is definitely not easy otherwise more players would do it for the money/attention/accolades. The problem was that his heart and effort didn’t equate to always winning. At times he’ll force bad passes to try and get his assists. He’s good for more than 10 points earlier in his career so he doesn’t need to force up bad shoots. He just wasn’t efficient and it’s showing now in his career. So his mentality to be what he once was, was hurting the team before he stepped back with the Clippers. He had a good run last year with them but still a drop off from his OKC and Wizards days.

[@W4RD1NO54]

My favorite player 🎉 Russ played like rent was due 😂

[@miguelamaya8467]

Russell ⚡️🏀 .. OKC THUNDER LEGEND 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@JP-jd8wr]

AI and Russ my favorite competitors ever in the NBA 💯

[@Frank2010Trey]

BIG FACTS!!

[@philmoe]

Man! What I saw Russ/Kd do was crazy. Going your turn my turn against some of the best teams in that era is insane. He had horrible coaching, teammates that couldn’t score/shoot and he helped lead that franchise to 4 conf finals.

[@paulz4667]

Should've won vs golden state.

[@This_Is_Skooba]

They would have beaten golden state if Russ and KD didn't wet the bed. 2 of your best players sucked hard when it mattered most. So should they have beaten golden state? They had the talent to do it. But talent alone is not enough.

[@SummerhillNard]

@@This_Is_Skoobait was Kd look at Russ highlights game 6 vs Kd highlights ohok

[@This_Is_Skooba]

@@SummerhillNard You realize it was a 7-game series, right? 1 game doesn't explain it all. That being said, Russ was terrible when it mattered most, especially in the 4th quarter. In game 6 (the game you mentioned), he had 4 crucial turnovers in the 4th quarter alone, made no threes, and shot 37%. And you saying he played well? Now, that doesn't mean KD had a good game either; they both sucked. Great players usually have good stats even when they don't play well, because they have a high usage rate, but if you watched that game, when it mattered most in the 4th quarter, they were trash. You want to say he played better than KD? Okay, sure. Regardless, their two best players weren't good enough. They were up 3-1 and lost because they couldn't deliver. Russ was 2-7 in the 4th, and you acting like he was balling and only KD wasn't. Lol. But "oh, okay."

[@SummerhillNard]

@@This_Is_Skooba yu do realize if yu go watch Westbrook that whole series you wouldn’t be saying that

[@phillipgoat00]

I remember okc vs the sixers in 3ot back in 2018 I think, Lord have mercy, I remember russ dunking like in 2nd ot like it was the first 5 mins, now that's something to brag about. That season when he won mvp and carried okc to the playoffs was serious business.

[@barrettevans9182]

Not only has always played hard he's had 7 seasons he played 80 games 3 of those he played all 82. He was still the most explosive guy on the floor. Even with all the hate he still remains a good dude. First ballot all day long.

[@258athletics]

Thank you Kenyon. About time somebody says it. I been saying this for yrs 10:31

[@trigr91]

Russ deserves just as much love as AI.

[@davidmorrison5186]

Russ has been favorite players since he was in high school playing against my younger cousins in LA. Of course I rooted for my family but to see what that kid was doing was like omg. His defensive player of the year at UCLA was my favorite moment for him. Ask OJ Mayo about Russ' effort level 😂

[@drewraff4436]

As an OKC fan, Russ was the fan favorite from the very beginning over KD & Harden. My favorite player ever is Kobe, Russ is a close second

[@BossTripp1]

Allen Iverson… is the only one that gave the same effort every game.

[@yungface012]

Kobe and kg also

[@BossTripp1]

@@yungface012 Kobe yes, KG... no

[@MISTABIGBAWLS]

GOAT TAKE FROM ONE OF THE BEST TO EVER TOUCH A BALL

[@cousinilly215]

The only ones who feel that way are casuals.

[@MindfulAttraction2.0]

those who watched westbrook in real life know that you just can't win with him. He has ZERO off ball game. And even with durant, he chose to SHOOT MORE THAN HIM. I used to love it when he did that when i was rooting for the warriors. He refuses to be effective without the ball. Thats problematic for a guy with such a high usage rate as his. I just can't respect that style of play. He's talented af. The only time he played well withot hte ball was in houston. There you saw how beautiful his game could be. It's a shame. But ppl will only watch the highlights to come to a conclusion about his highly flawed, yet ultra talented player.

[@paulz4667]

He can play well still as first option and get garbage teams to playoffs. But he can't play well without the ball, his athleticism is good and only declined a bit but his big holes become obvious. You can be a contender with him but he needs ball and he needs the exact personnel , hes definitely a system player yet he needs ball in hands. I like him too, look at how great he did last playoffs.

[@stundo1hundo]

Bruh is 6'3 and averaged a triple double for 4 seasons. Cmon man. Shit is unreal. Jokic ,Bron, Luka type players should be close to triple doubles in today's league. This man russ did it for 4 seasons. On top of that, Brad beal and Paul George both had their career years with Westbrook doing what he does. Media is nasty bc he should be one of the most celebrated athletes in HISTORY. homecoming in the end of his career too. Money , endorsements, teammates vouch , opposing coaches vouch. Not a stretch to me if Russ is in your top 5 pg... Don't let Russ get a chip or two. Bc then he's a top 3 pg of all time, even if he gets them as a bench player. Too many accolades the others wouldn't have. Outside of Steph and magic. There's no other point guard with a a clear cut better resume

[@joejett5084]

😂😂😂😂😂 and this is why we talk bad about Russ

[@Chris1200923]

you gargling his balls odee relax ur jaw

[@oblockcertified7787]

I love this game so much. And the player that made me fall in love and showed the exact same love was Westbrook. Brodie was and is my personal goat.

[@ProfessorMiles]

I like this. Make giving flowers a series. Russell played harder than every one 6:10

[@goldteethpoohproductions2707]

The fact that people say he was stat padding in okc didn't read team had a winning season those 3 triple double season years with okc. You can hate his attitude on and off the court but you gotta respect his game and how hard he went on the court.

[@CarterCameron-u6w]

Westbrook is gonna have a Allen iverson type career he will get his flowers and love once he’s retired which is honestly sad because he is a legend

[@maasiafu5265]

1:51 please quote that saying it relates to brodie 100 percent 😂 that's why he's my GOAT 🐐 "there's never been a game where we're like, yeah russ did play hard today" 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@johnm.9982]

4:12 “There’s no number to effort” facts say it louder for everyone!!!

[@Patawon]

I absolutely love Russ, but during his peak he rested on defense. I’m not faulting him because he had to do everything offensively, but I watched every OKC game I could during his prime years and he didn’t come close to maxing out on that end of the ball.

[@Mr.Memphis10]

When it's all said and done, Russell Westbrook DEFINITELY up there with the great ones! Shout out to Russell Westbrook.

[@Dipset415]

Not even top 100💯

[@jcc3333]

Averaged a triple double multiple seasons... of Lebron did that , the narrative would be way different

[@monkeyd6716]

Russ is the engine that keeps on running for real. Love hin or hate hin, the guy is a work horse and you have to respect that. He is the definition of never give up and give it everything you got. He deserves the utmost respect on his work ethic alone.

[@brandonharper4132]

I remember watching old games with my pops and seeing how after a jumpshot most time often than not... you'd see almost everyone on the court boxing out for the rebound besides the shooter and the defender on the shooter. Russ gets his rebounds mainly because the guards don't box out how they used. Just my opinion from what I've seen

[@Persianone36]

Rodman.... KG.... Kobe.... Jordan!!!

[@Boosh33]

9:20 not just any guard either cause Jason Kidd and Rondo were both considered good rebounding guards. Shit Oscar the triple double king before russ was a point. Only russ faced that criticism which is ridiculous in itself

[@23ofSeptember]

Ask KD about Russ. Yeah, I'm saying that. ASK KD 'bout RUSS!

[@nathanforsyth7963]

Russ is good to me but I see him as a guy that only trusted his teammates when he was going for those triple double records and greatness and legacy are somewhat defined by moments which for the end result being a win I don't feel like he has more good than bad

[@aaronjohnson6622]

He told his Bigs to let him get rebounds. Former teammates even said it. He was out for self. Great talent but people got caught in the explosiveness and offensive aggression and missed the flaws that they would ordinarily spot

[@nathanforsyth7963]

@@aaronjohnson6622 I watched his games he had wide open shots and he passed it just to make sure he got an assist as well and the way he treated the media after bad losses is just as bad

[@jahkareramkissoon419]

I will never forgive the lakers staff and the overall media for how they treasted Russ man. He was one of my heros growing up and that'll never change

[@MindfulAttraction2.0]

he wans't playing well bro. He was going 2-13 missing layups and throwing horrible passes to the stands

[@MindfulAttraction2.0]

as soon as he left, they went to the conference finals.

[@jahkareramkissoon419]

@MindfulAttraction2.0 and they got bounced out in the second round so in the end them losing wasn't Russ's fault

[@beewh001]

Lakers staffs? I thought that was Skip Racist and his supporters

[@MindfulAttraction2.0]

​@@jahkareramkissoon419yeah but the defending champs. What did Russia do? They traded him and all of a sudden they went further than Russell has gone in the past 10 years

[@colindooling3954]

Westbrook getting rebounds always made sense, because he was the best fast break player in the league for a whole decade, and you want him to get the ball as fast as possible

[@MrJamb0ree]

Brodie has always been my favorite player

[@danas916x]

🤦‍♂️ the problem is not even his supporters ever mention a skill he has. So everyone else just hears "heart" and "effort" and that argument just gets old. Offer up something tangible

[@robertgray320]

Russ definitely gave his all when he played, BUT his greatest flaw is not understanding his place. In my own opinion had he understood and played like KD was #1 and he was #2 they would have won the championship against Golden State. Its the equivalent of Pippen trying to take as many shots as Jordan..................it just doesn't work!

[@thehavenexchange]

The only negative impact of a guard going after a D board is if he doesn’t get it, there’s more than likely a man out in the open with a free shot. Don’t get me wrong, Russ absolutely deserves his flowers BUT his shot selection/turnovers was something that needed to be addressed. A triple double is cool but not if it took 30 shots to get it

[@elieg.8920]

he got most his rebounds with his teamates boxing out the other team. so uncontested rebounds most of his career , its even tracked in numbers

[@yungface012]

You don't watch the games! He's in the paint rebounding!

[@elieg.8920]

@@yungface012 average of around 8 Uncontested rebouds per game, so hes in the paint all by himself for 80% of defensive rebouds almost, teammates let him have in the game plan.

[@emmaloref1438]

if yall played basketball, its kind of hard to box out and rebound with the tallest player on the opposite team, but if someone can block his path and make sure the ball goes to a team mate, that helps a lot

[@srt8on24s]

People that hate on Westbrook numbers praise LeBron for his numbers. It's all based on you who like.

[@bellis98]

Thank you Gil! Russ fans appreciate this!

[@jessekrueger2520]

Wolves fan but never had a problem with russ, always loved him ....he's that dog you want.

[@tarikbleak]

Russ deserves the outmost respect after all the disrespect he's gotten over the past decade and a half, I'd argue he's a top 3 PG of all time with a ring that's the only thing he hasn't done. He changed the game triple doubles became a normality because of him he did it 3 seasons in a row. Westbrook is a living legend and I'll always stand on that.

[@schmitkeoriginals]

Magic Johnson, Isaiah Thomas, Jason Kidd, Oscar Robertson, Steph Curry......... WINNING it matters. 🙀🙀🙀 ***Edit: Kyrie Irving*** I'll keep adding as I think of true floor generals, with: 🏆

[@nikithkadambi4208]

​@@schmitkeoriginalsKyrie? Please watch a different sport

[@tarikbleak]

​@@schmitkeoriginalsJason Kidd Oscar and Isiah Thomas are nowhere near MVP level even once in their careers. He's better than all of them.

[@schmitkeoriginals]

@@tarikbleak point guards are defined by winning, something Russ will never do at the highest level.... Lord of No Rings!!! 🙀🙀🙀

[@cameronwilliams889]

… you can’t criticize someone for making a mistake, cause they didn’t think it was a mistake when they were making it… huh?

[@Chris1200923]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂room temp iq

[@brn3ntertainment167]

My fav basketball player

[@JuneDeniro]

I tell anyone who would listen west heart nd energy second to Iverson only he would out dawg jordan.. I seen Reggie out dog the greats . West tht guy.. when nipsey died.. he dropped a 20-20-20 game.. if u kno u kno. Tht equal 60!

[@SoCrazyIJusMightWork]

A big part of why fans disrespect Russ is his flaws are aesthetically bad. Like boneheaded turnovers or airballing a shot are bad. The problem is people use this to negate every productive thing he does, while also stigmatizing his production as “stat padding”

[@getsomemoney2433]

Bruh I love Russ and he should absolutely be celebrated for what he’s done but when it comes to winning and hof level play he’s at the bottom whenever we start talking about basketball. Like we can acknowledge what Russ has done but let’s be realistic about the actual basketball of it. We’re not gonna pretend Russ was Kobe because he played hard.

[@This_Is_Skooba]

Russ for sure is a hall of famer. I don't think anyone has denied that. He's a freak of nature. All that being said, I wouldn't want him on my team if we trying to win a chip. That doesn't mean he sucks. Or isn't a hall of famer. But I've seen him with my own eyes be brilliant so many times and then throw it all away at the end of the game because of his bad decision making. And that's why I wouldn't want him on my team if we trying to win a chip.

[@setokaiba2711]

This is a narrative with no evidence. Russ is one of the leading shot makers in multiple metrics in the clutch since 2010. You know nothing of basketball except what the morning shows tell you.

[@This_Is_Skooba]

@@setokaiba2711 I work too early to watch morning shows. And I've forgotten more basketball games than you've ever watched. The fact that you brought up metrics like some analytic nerd tells me all u do is read stats online.

[@setokaiba2711]

@@This_Is_Skooba brought up metrics? you mean actual evidence of reality? you bozo lol

[@This_Is_Skooba]

@@setokaiba2711 Bozo? 😂. Yea your definitely an analytic nerd who doesn't watch basketball games and only reads off basketball reference. Hoe.

[@sonnyqsoul]

Brody is one of the G.O.A.T.s. easily should be a top 20 player...

[@Dipset415]

😭😭Russ is not better than the Kevin Johnson mark price Stockton bibby Francis van excel etc. Russ was trash

[@PaleRider0]

@@Dipset415cringe retard spotted

[@sonnyqsoul]

@@Dipset415 and yet none of them were able to accomplish what he did. But he's not better? Okay. Better scorer than everyone you listed. Better rebounder than everyone you listed. Better passer and defender than all but Stockton. So get outta here with that haterade you're drinking on.

[@Cashman2024-j2p]

@@Dipset415damn you don’t know basketball smh

[@shade_steppa]

@@Dipset415nigga listed a buncha plumbers and thought we wouldn’t notice Westbrook is puttin every single one of them clowns inna blender ya goof foh

[@JaniceCarter-ws7lu]

Gilbert smiling hard

[@mushtikla1]

Man, I came around on Russ hard over the last few years. Just realized that people are hating for no reason and I eventually started a little hating as well -.-. And I loved Russ from day one. And then all this hate came out about him and it was nonstop!!! The dude has been a pure ball of energy from day one and he still is and never stopped. He had and will have boneheaded plays and bad decisions. But man, nobody in their right mind can disrespect him. He plays hard all the time and is one of the most exciting players of all time. What he has been able to do over his career is crazy and pretty much nobody has done that. Just love Russ and enjoy him while he is still around, we will miss him one day. Got two pairs of his crazy sneakers too recently and they are awesome!!!

[@carolinalife1512]

Russ is definitely a G he's gonna give you his heart every game that's FACTS

[@mrblend]

130% on offense...... 50% on defense Edit: but he I still love his overall effort.

[@davidmorrison5186]

PAC 12 defensive player of the year but sure run with that story.

[@Teagod77]

​@davidmorrison5186 college accolades really bro I was all state in hs put me in the hall then

[@Chris1200923]

@@davidmorrison5186his defense in the nba is noticably worse

[@mrblend]

@@davidmorrison5186 what does PAC12 have to do with his shitty defense in the NBA?

[@davidmorrison5186]

@@mrblend last we saw him in the playoffs last season he played great defense vs PHX so feel free to pick the exact moment in time to make your point lol.

[@albertdaley9093]

Russ is great player on and off the court he gives the game his all

[@deepsidejessy5519]

I never doubted Westbrook nun of them other teams knew how to use him after he left OKC the clipper fit right in with him because that teams gona play defense and get bck on offense which make it alot easier for westbrook to shine when he can

[@qfbaby22]

I love russ and have defended him for years but this discussion proves why there is a space for media lol like to watch him play and not be able to still be critical just cuz he plays hard is weird. It also shows why balance is everything cuz if your calling card is how hard you play but i costs your team at times; logically you should figure out how to dial it back at times.

[@vintagemonte]

The media helped Russ win an MVP he didn’t deserve. James Harden had better stats and a better seed but Russ won because he was the poor victim when KD left and everyone hated him. There’s literally videos of Steven Adams moving out of the way so Russ could grab the rebounds. Russ knew those stats would win the MVP even if he was the 6th seed. It was a nice feel good story. Harden was 2 rebounds away from a triple double and had the 3rd seed.

[@AndreAndre-kr1xy]

Y'all did it to McCants... It's time to talk about K Mart streeech pants.....this must stop 🛑

[@FijiBob]

Russ is a sensational rebounder but he also has Steven Adams to thank for those OKC seasons. Big man was a killer on the box out and was selfless about his stats.

[@BroCoolFire]

Love this podcast for always keeping it a 💯

[@terryjones662]

20 20 20... he's done that...

[@NothinG_notthesame]

Thank you Gil….Thank you Russ‼️

[@cherlalewis2279]

Russell is the 🐐 for me!

[@ClarenceBeeks64]

Ty Lue has a allegiance to LBJ and Klutch sports. Forcing Russell Westbrook as a 6th man with regulated minutes helps create the narrative that Russ was the problem with Lakers. Lue can't have Russell Westbrook ball out as a starter it'll be a media distraction that'll make LBJ & company look bad.

[@heqaleksir323]

everyone scared to say this.💯💯

[@joejett5084]

Whuttttt 🧐🤨🤨🤨😒😒😒😒 Russ can’t run point. He can’t win with other stars. Him winning mvp especially over the more deserving harden has solidified not only his but his fans delusion. He should have always been a sixth man. You can’t trust him to control the game but people want to overlook because “he plays hard.” But does he play smart?

[@CaseyJohnson-ct6pg]

@@joejett5084 he was winning last year when he got traded to the clippers

[@ronbass2272]

💯 from Kmart

[@hugolizard]

Sure he puts in 130% effort on what he wants to do to make his stats look good. Would crowd the paint to grab defensive rebounds over his own bigs instead of contesting shots. Also gives no effort on defense at all.

[@azeliagill2109]

1st Ballot Hall Of Famer ‼️

[@lotuslife3239]

Ppl don't understand yes ofc Russ was chasing his stats for the rebound but really the quicker you can get the ball to the pg after a miss the better because it always gives the bigs an extra step on their defender on the other end. All they have to do is box out they don't need to try and go up for it while the other teams bigs are leaving their feet tryna get over you and grab it before Russ you already running down court. And it's a bonus he's one of the fastest ever with the ball.

[@DevandJo]

He would put yo stats but his team would lose because of him

[@marcusrhill]

When he got to the Lakers is when the hate started. The media wanted him to change his game to fit with Lebron. They wanted him to play slow and spot up shoot. That's not his game so he would mess up alot. Why didn't Lebron get off the ball? How did Russ make the playoffs with my trash Wizards months before getting traded to the Lakers? Powerful ppl on tv who fanboy Lebron or need Lebron to be successful in order for them to be relevant, based their commentary on bashing Russ. Common folk are too dumb to think for themselves so they adopt the media's words. Btw the Lakers aren't doing any better without him than they did with him so that should tell u what or who the problem was and still is.

[@KD-ll3bh]

I think the reason Russ was so upset with KD after the MVP he received wasn’t because he went to go win a ring with gsw, but because he believed KD would ride or die with him until they won together. I understand bettering your situation and wanting to win a ring in your career, but I would personally ride with my best homie till we won together.

[@rollingchilling]

#clippers fans love br🔥die

[@4GAce]

Alverado stat chasing with those chase down steals lmaooooo

[@SymbianBlack]

There’s literally 5-7 minute videos of Russ stat padding. It is what it is

[@marlonl7805]

I don’t care what nobody say, I watched damn near every game of him in LA. The shit he was fucking up on was basic. Catching the ball, missing layups and hitting the side of the back board on middys. And I loved Westbrook his whole career until he played for the team I was rooting for. It’s a reason he been on this many teams, let’s stop it

[@Lionoftruth7]

If kd and harden stayed okc would’ve been a sick azz team boi !!!!!!!! Wooooooohooooo!!!! 3 or more rings fo sho !!!

[@denniscarsner]

He's just saying that because he grew up in Russ's area. Ask me growing up in Portland I'd tell you that Terrell Brandon and Damon Stoudemire should be HOFers 😂

[@LaptopThug]

Real Basketball fans love Russ! We don't feed the trolls

[@DaLumpy1]

Only thing Gil is wrong about is that no one got “crucified” for accumulating assist. LBJ would make the RIGHT play/pass and he didn’t have “killer instinct”. He’s the best player so he should not pass too many times in the clutch

[@konah7555]

He definitely is a great one. But his IQ and turnovers are what people hate on the most. He also took plays off on defense. With his athleticism he should have been all defensive team multiple times.

[@aaronjohnson6622]

Exactly. Fair critiques are valid and needed. Great talent but Gil is speaking about Russ as if he's friend and colleague rather than giving a fair assessment of the good and bad. Russ did not try on defense which is a big deal if he's supposed to be considered team player. He also told his Bigs to let him get rebounds to pad his stats. Give props and criticism where they're due

[@bhaysmithbs]

​@@aaronjohnson6622he told his bigs to let him get the board so they can run. Because usually on a shot a guard is the first line of defense. I agree him being at least on a all defensive team. But chasing stats to rebound so you can push the pace. Because regardless as a center the first thing you do is give the board to the pg. Now if he's crashing and we get it we run.

[@PurpleHearts0]

Gil had Shannon looking the the real agent looool can't trust ppl like that

[@abiodunegbeyemi316]

Brodie🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾