I Was WRONG About Russell Westbrook...

[@imhappy5266]

Please Nuggets get Westbrook a ring

[@d-fens5866]

As a Thunder fan, if we don’t win a chip this year but the nuggets do, we still won a chip lol.

[@imhappy5266]

@d-fens5866 Im a Nuggets fan and obviously want them to win the most, but the Thunder are such a fun young team, would be happy if they won

[@chrilpy]

Unfortunately Jamal Murray is inconsistent, Calvin Booth is the worst gm in the league, and Jokic is afraid of contesting layups

[@BIGGIECHEESE31]

@@chrilpyu havent been watching lol

[@francisselorio6024]

Please Bucks get Lillard a ring

[@hoopsfiend]

Bro Jokic had Facundo Compazzo looking like a really solid pg that year Murray missed. He definitely elevates his teammates better than anyone ever

[@Gymantis]

Facts. Jokic ACTUALLY makes his teammates better unlike another guy who people said made their teammates better but for some reason always needs more help.

[@hoopsfiend]

@Gymantis I mean to be fair Jokic did need a little more help than Compazzo to actually win the chip 😅 but I get where you're coming from, everybody else makes their teammates better under the right circumstances whereas Jokic does it all the time

[@harrypotterandthecomplete822]

Facu was hectic and should still b in the league

[@rosen6644]

Facu is a really solid pg. Jokic makes his teammates better but You gotta give facu his respects. Only reason he is not still in the NBA is bc he prefers europe plus he is 5'10 at most which makes him a defensive liablity altought he really tries hard and is as good as You can get at that size in such a athletic and skilled league

[@luke8837]

@@rosen6644so ur saying he is not good enough for the nba lol

[@donavonzerbest9530]

I'm a little bias being from Colorado, but the Nuggets are easily one of few teams that has an identity- making them more fun to watch. I just wish we could keep our defensive level above average

[@narumifujishima7504]

I agree and I think coaching is a big part of setting up an identity as a team. Notice how the teams with tenured coaches has an identity like the Heat and Nuggets. I want to add OKC here as Daignault coached them since rebuild. Spurs still has their identity, despite the "experiment". If I were the Rockets and Magic, I'd keep their coaches too.

[@donavonzerbest9530]

@narumifujishima7504 awesome take

[@sportschool3537]

@@narumifujishima7504 It's not about "tenured" coaches... Nuggets and Heat are the only teams that have REAL COACHES... meaning they're the only coaches that are allowed by their players to get in your face, chew you up and spit you out when you make mistakes... Mike Malone isn't a goodie goodie, licking his players nuts... Mike Malone doesn't try to keep his job by pampering his players... nope... he's regularly shitting on them when they make mistakes, holds them accountable and praises them WHEN THE TIME IS RIGHT... not every time they do anything remotely positive... Spo is the same way because Pat Riley allows him to have the freedom to coach hard... That's the reason by the Heat and Nuggets have an identity and play great basketball when it counts... and I'm not blaming the other coaches... the fact is that for all the other coaches, if they chew up their players during a timeout they will lose their job mid game cause the pampered divas will be whining... so to be fair, why lose your job just to "do the right thing"... f*ck off... if these pampered toddlers don't wanna win, then let them be losers and I'm gonna get my paycheck... period...

[@leonyses2887]

I’m from Australia and I like to watch the Nuggets best.

[@kjjr3270]

Arguably the best offensive player in NBA history, redemption Murray, revived Russ, a Braun who seems to get better and better, Gordon and MPJ. From what i have seen in the west NO TEAM is beating OKC in a 7 game series. However if the Nuggets make one trade that can significantly improve the bench, this is the only team i can see having a chance against them. Denver winning a ring with Jokic, who would officially cement himself as a Top 10 player in NBA history and a starting Russ who everyone labeled as "washed" would be one of the most beautiful storys in NBA history.

[@Gymantis]

He wouldn't cement himself as top 10 all time but he would certianly have a credible case.

[@BIGGIECHEESE31]

Hm idk man. The bench has been so so so good over the last weeks. With westbrook here and gordon back, sure they dont habe a good top 12 or something like the grizzlies, but come playoffs u need 8 or 9 and they do have a very good 8 or 9 man rotation. Rn they actually the deepest they have been in many years and the bench production over the last weeks has reflected that

[@Yanshiwan]

@@kjjr3270 I think he would get to top 10-12, like Hakeem level, might not crack top ten yet

[@bobbitsc7539]

the nuggets can 100% beat okc without any changes as long as everyone is healthy, they beat okc without Murray and ag earlier in the season and in general okc has no way to stop jokic and russ in the playoffs

[@kjjr3270]

@@Yanshiwan he would easily. 3 time MVP with 2 championships, both without having an all star with him. Can't name 10 players with a better resume

[@LukoHevia]

I'd be so happy if Russ and Joker won a ring together. It would be so awesome...

[@august6281]

Jokic's Effect + Russ energy & effort. He *really* makes his team mates better.

[@d-fens5866]

They* really make their team mates better but yes 100% this is a match made in basketball heaven IMO.

[@shandobombs]

He was solid for the Flippers before James Harden came and took his role from him.

[@camillaquelladegliaggettiv4303]

This made me realise we've seen every possible permutation of the Thunder big 3 as a duo Russ + KD in OKC Russ + Harden in Houston (and later LA) KD + Harden in Brooklyn

[@perry7595]

he was also starting to put it together from 3

[@ifailatblackops1]

Thank you for actually watching the games

[@harb1ng3r82]

Russ was one of the guys, maybe even the guy, who got me into basketball. I have always loved that he plays at one speed for better or for worse, and that he’s incredibly active and aggressive without being a dirty player. For the last few years I’ve just wanted to see him in a position to succeed, I was excited when his Clippers stint went pretty well in his reduced role. As someone who has defended him for a few years now, this season has been so fun to watch.

[@ImQuaddin]

Well said brother. My favourite player for the same reasons

[@tteso2410]

Nice take 🙌🏾🔥

[@matthieusaade3616]

He is a low-key dirty player especially on defense. There are a LOT of clips of him having questionable "hard fouls"

[@JarodEaton-zt7zb]

Questionable fouls don't make you a dirty player 😂 now clipping someone known injured knee or purposely kicking mfs in the nuts​@@matthieusaade3616

[@nothingherezero7182]

​@@matthieusaade3616 almost all great defenders have to be kind of dirty

[@sufyaankhan4686]

He’s also one of the best corner 3 point shooters in the nba at 48%

[@alvin081988]

His off the ball movement is what made him work in Denver

[@PrimeKobeBryant]

Well LeBron is a fake passer and James Harden only cares about shooting passing to big men for high rate assists

[@sphealteam6]

@@PrimeKobeBryant ????

[@Zemlja_je_ravna]

His defense is good, his transition is good, his passing is good.

[@mademan7641]

Let’s go Busty Nuckets just uploaded

[@AdolphSaxOfficial]

Come again?

[@matthieusaade3616]

Say who now??😂😂😂😂

[@3OhTwo]

Hold on, let him cook

[@dvdv8197]

Jokic just felt like showing his incredible genius with this move. 😅😂😂😂 He's special fr fr

[@eldritch0golem698]

Russ was a square piece that couldn't fit on a round hole then everyone started calling him a bad piece for not being able to fit.

[@diablejambe3460]

Exactly, the nuggets asked him to change a bit, add some curvatures to that square while others just wanted him to become a circle. U ask him to do things hes been known to not be great at while not allowing him to do what hes been known to be great at and then hes the problem? Im a russ fan and can admit he has his faults (what player dsnt?) but this is what great coaching and being a legit "make ur teammates better" superstar looks like. Make some adjustments here and there while allowing the guy to still play his game.

[@sadmarinersfan8935]

As an OKC fan I’m so happy seeing Russ doing so well unlike Cup cake KD Russ never gave up on the thunder so I’ll always love him for that

[@thidonkgowe1685]

I'm so glad for you doing this video, and we in the Westbrook Gang appreciate the apology letter. Ain't his athleticism at 36 insane?

[@dominic64tblightning24]

I've been a russ hater at times but he's managed to stay relevant when other guards of his size and play style wouldn't have been able to. Plus, he's a very likeable person

[@lima9550]

him being 36 still playing that way is 100% insane, lebron shii

[@issacentrekin6985]

As a Lakers fan good job Russ🔥🏀

[@garyco766]

@@dominic64tblightning24 I too have been a Russ hater in the past, but I think the last 5 years or so humbled him (which he needed), and the culture on the Denver team is exactly what he needed to thrive both as a person and player. I'm rooting for him now. Of course, I'm a Nuggets fan, but that wouldn't stop me from hating him if he earned that. He really won me over.

[@that_heretic]

I don't get the Westbrook hate. He's had a few inefficient years, but he gives you 100% of what he's capable of every night. There are tons of NBA players who don't do that. I'm not shocked teaming him up with the best point center to ever play the game works well.

[@reimixo]

I think it's because he refused to play any other way for a while, was just 100 miles All the time for that TD no matter what... Kept shooting shots that he could not make...

[@tajmula671]

a few is crazy 🤣🤣

[@that_heretic]

​@@tajmula671 His most inefficient year is better than the best year of >50% of NBA players. Probably closer to 75%. If you want to hate on a NBA player, the ones to go after are ones like Ben Simmons. Westbrook at least tries.

[@zachgeraets910]

Joker’s lower efficiency on bunny shots doesnt account for all tge times he gets his own miss and scores. His percentage takes a dip but the possession resulted in a bucket

[@Tagakanal]

Off ball movement and his DEFENSE is insane!

[@heimonen5174]

There's a song called Nobody knows you when you down and out... "But when you get back on your feet again everybody wants to be your long lost friend. I said it straight without any doubts nobody knows you when you down and out.."

[@Azzamhao]

Shame about some of the others…

[@BIGGIECHEESE31]

U worry about his spacing next to aaron gordon? Gordon is having a Career year shooting. His freethrows, 3s everything is up by so mich. He did put a lot of work into his jumper and it shows. Gordon is shooting 43% from 3 this season. He will suprise a lot of. I think he will be even better than 2022/2023 once he is fully healthy again. Oh man this team in general will be suprise so many ppl come playoffs. watch out oh oh oh

[@leptonparticle238]

Jokic is picking up his shooting% lately. This season the Nuggets had injury issues with AG and Murray, so Jokic had to carry the offense a lot more and hat do take some shots that he usually wouldn't.

[@kamden402]

I personally like the Westbrook Jokic 2 man game more than the Murray Jokic 2 man game

[@barleymepodcast2301]

We’ve been BEGGING him to cut for years now. It took a generational passing talent to get him to do it and he’s reaping all the benefits

[@CashMNey]

Tbf his never played with a player that’s had vision like jokic lebron is too concerned with himself KD isn’t about that passing life and Beal is a one way player jokic makes sense

[@ur3al_]

Westbrook finally getting his ring and cementing his legacy as an all time great

[@kjjr3270]

Dont jinx it pls 😭

[@garyco766]

As good as Denver is right now, OKC, Cleveland, and Boston are all playing at peak and loaded with stars. Any of them could easily knock Denver off in the post season. I want to win another chip, but my hopes aren't high. I think Denver is as good as the year they won... it's just that those teams all got MUCH better.

[@ur3al_]

@@garyco766Jokic just raises the level of everyone around him so Im pretty confident that we can overcome these teams. The only reason I have any doubts about us winning it all is our reliance on young players with little to no experience in playoff settings like Watson and Strawther.

[@Grim_reapercy]

He is already a all time great mad the 75 best player list with out one

[@leonyses2887]

But you make totally contradictory points. You say, you can’t blame Lebron for it just being a terrible fit. But you just finished criticising Westbrook for that exact same poor fit. The difference is Westbrook tried to sacrifice, while Lebron didn’t. As the better shooter, it makes better basketball sense for Lebron to let the poor shooter in Westbrook do the creating. Not vice versa. It’s easy to blame the person who sacrificed because you have the numbers to falsely back the narrative.

[@Joshwaheazo]

100% Lebron stans are dumb.

[@noblue72]

January is "Oh?" month after all. IYKYK

[@AdolphSaxOfficial]

Their games compliment each other so well

[@panikk2]

Ben Simmons in Denver would be such a wild experiment.

[@opiniononion]

Jokic needs someone that actually wants to play, not someone allergic to basketball

[@CashMNey]

@@opiniononiontbf Westbrook would get on him in practice and game that’s Russ job he’s done it with a lot of players

[@andreasl_fr2666]

Westbrook has a lot of faults, running from the grind is not one of them.

[@JigsawBell]

He is an excellent teammate. Hope they reach the Finals.

[@Sayylessmo]

Bro been tough im glad he’s proving the haters wrong yet again 👍🏾

[@dj9one212]

Loved this interview 🙌

[@Daylight-nu3rt]

Who didn't, maybe you did. And who said he was washed up, you and everyone did, and especially the lame media. See the point is this, whenever you all starts talking about his being washed up, you are still talking like lame stream media. Russ' bad rap started when he got in LA with the Fakers, and everyone piled on, because y'all fake goat was playing like ass. He had good games with the Clippers, but that was overlooked, and he was pushed out. Jokic knew he still had some steam left, because overseas those guys play past 30 because they play real, rules oriented baskeball, not in the NBA and it's easy to exploit the NBA rules with all of the cheating and gambling. Russ was never done, the media and haters just gave up, he didn't. Good on Jokic for picking him up when everyone else was taking him for granted.

[@T1Oracle]

Nikola Jokic for GM of the year! 🎉

[@Richie4uAI]

Westbrook never went bad. He played with LeLoser James and got ruined like Leflop ruins everybody

[@JFImagery]

Russ’ impact can’t be found in the statistics (in Denver). It’s found in the change in pace that Denver is achieving. FIRST in the NBA in fast break points. He CREATES points by Joker because of his passing ability in pick and roll. It’s IS a great fit, sure. But, it’s a great fit because the Nugs let Russ be Russ for the most part. On Russ’ part, he is cutting more because he knows he’ll get the ball back, if it’s the right play.

[@torpedospurs]

The tactical changes to his game are small (cutting more, passing to the Big in the interior) but super significant and are likely to persist. Still skeptical about his 3pt and his decision making when Jokic isn't out there. I think Malone has the same skepticism and is now trying to maximize his minutes playing with Jokic on the floor.

[@michaelbietsch2864]

Before the season, my only expectations from russ was a cool 10/5/5 on 42/30/70 splits, bring energy, play some defense, and most importantly, be better than that evil, evil man, raggie jackson. To say he has exceeded expectations would be an understatement. When both him and Jokic play and russ starts, we play at a 68 win pace. I never considered the nuggets to have good passers, but until russ, I hadn't truly realized that the best passer Jokic has played with in his entire career is Facu Campazzo. Russ has unlocked Jokic's elite off ball game in a way we've never gotten to see before in extended stretches. Also, as far as the defense, it's an eerily similar arc to 2023, where we have new guys starting and our effort and communication are TERRIBLE to start the season, but come new years, we start locking up. Since January 1st, we're the 5th best defense in the league (while being oddly terrible in the first quarters) at 111.0, while missing AG a few games Jokic as well

[@StantonSims2112]

Would love to see an OKC/Shai deep dive video. I feel they have more than deserved it. Tied for best record in the league (would be the best by far in vast majority of NBA seasons), on pace for best defense of all time. Shai is having one of the best guard seasons of all time, right there with the best of MJ and Kobe’s seasons. And OKC currently has a +12.8 net rating. One of the best of all time. Considering how historic of a season they are having (all with Chet on the bench for most of the year) I feel like this channel has barely covered them, which as an OKC fan is frustrating because they already struggle with getting national attention.

[@s0fresh6205]

No one talks about his time with Steven Adams. Steven was sick, and played much like jokic minus the longer shots. That's why it's a match made-- Russ got his mvps this way with Adams

[@onel4365]

The last 3-4 seasons you couldn't find a Westbrook "fan" in comments. All of a sudden he's playing good for a true contender, the whole gang outside huh. Weird 🤔

[@gahaylongplays7033]

Glad whenever i see the Nugs or Russ getting their flowers

[@hardwoodgems]

The least Russ can get during the Playoffs is the Bruce Brown minutes on the bench. That's a positive, Denver has missed that since he left.

[@xpryno8954]

Rudy I like the subtle stars flashing in the background backdrop 0:24

[@xpryno8954]

Or old film scratch

[@ahmadfadhil9669]

Things that i hate from the nuggets are they're sometimes being inconsistent while having a good performance earliee

[@nicmagtaan1132]

Walton and larry bird on that 1980s Is what iam getting on this

[@sebastianleung2897]

or dennis johnson and larry bird in 84

[@jonathansykes4986]

that's disrespectful to the late Bill Walton, RIP. Bill Walton, pre-injury, was one of the best big men to ever play in the NBA.

[@rowen4989]

@@jonathansykes4986Nah it’s a good comparison, both are all time great former mvps contributing to winning on a contender in a smaller role

[@sichambers9011]

​@sebastianleung2897 been a few plays that remind me of DJ to Bird.

[@KClouisville]

@@sichambers9011 Same here. They seem to have a similar "basketball ESP" thing going....just as Bird and Johnson seemed to have it instantly as well.

[@MindAndMyth]

ben simmons on the nuggets would probably work surprisingly well since he'd be a great distributor and defender. he often dumps the ball right at the rim anyways and I doubt aaron gordon is gonna complain about a few extra dunks per night.

[@ionutalex5529]

i love that people give props to jok and rus but man malone really doing magic with that team

[@joshfrees7401]

AG is a 40% 3pt shooter this season and worked on his shot all offseason, I’m not worried about spacing when he and Westbrook are on the floor together especially if Jokic is on the floor as well

[@steveshin820]

LeBron has never made his teammates better. When has he ever mentored a new player or had a superstar teammate who played much better with him than without him? When has he ever built up an organization into a dynasty? He’s literally needed multiple superstars and strong veteran role players all the way up and down his team to be successful.

[@nikolamanojlovicci]

It's almost like LBJ makes teammates worse, and he and Lakers needed to scapegoat someone

[@LorenzoPedretti-h6x]

Parker and Ginobili is also a great passing duo IMO

[@shandobombs]

Brodie been dat guy

[@thegoat2874]

That’s what happens when you’re not playing with Bron

[@jaylowry]

It's great to see Russ doing so well with the Nuggets. His time with the Lakers was definitely an utter Lake Show. Also Aaron Gordon is shooting 43% from three this season.

[@knoknives5579]

Great video… not sure I believe in the Ben Simmons theory tho 😅 I get the idea behind it but Simmons limitations are primarily mental and commitment to the game. Russ has similar limitations but one major advantage over Simmons, and that’s his love for the game.

[@abiwhac]

Russ has the deep love for the game and he plays with a lot of emotion. And now in his career he has embraced the selflessness and more strategic approach to winning and it works really well. A joy to watch this.

[@andreasl_fr2666]

When this was announced I legitimately thought the nuggets were done as a contender. Jokic knew something we didn't when he lobbied for him.

[@lima9550]

im a lakers fan and since we not gonna get it, and even tho we have clashed these last few years, westbrook is one of my favs i’d love to see him with a ring in denver

[@voiceofreason2674]

Nah i knew he had a chance to be a great fit there if he bought into being a cutter, its so refreshing to see him contribute to wins while balling. Hes been cursed since he got baptized by the fan with the popcorn but that curse is BROKEN ! he has earned his name back WESTBROOK he put the brick down

[@RedShiftGalaxy]

Very similar video could be made just about every player who Is playing with Jokić.

[@Chonkeeartist9001]

That idea about Ben Simmons joining the Nuggets could be wild but Simmons' lingering back issues and questionable mindset still leave me skeptical. It's not the same about Russ because he's at the very least will catch on the Nuggets' culture of being proactively involved in team success and be cooperative. Ben Simmons on the other hand had issues with roles and motivation especially during his later stints with the Sixers, not to mention his problematic injury history. If he somehow agrees to a minimum deal then Mike Malone's coaching staff may be willing to experiment, otherwise, I don't think that's gonna happen.

[@mattreynolds612]

Excellent video!!!

[@bryceerickson6096]

He was solid on the clippers, people were just following bron and the lakers bias.

[@BBallLore]

The reason why I believe Westbrook will work in the playoffs is because unless the team has 2 big (one for Westbrook & one for Jokic) when they run their 2 man game one of them is getting a good shot. Teams can’t put their big on them and roam as easily because Jokic is on the floor and demands a double team. With 3 shooters on the court to complement that and Russ’ ability to get to the basket and make plays effectively then it’s really hard to guard. The most recent Mavs vs Nuggets game they tried that with Lively/Gafford on Russ sometimes and it wasn’t as effective as other times. My main concern is the turnovers that can spiral out of control.

[@정도원-q3y]

Denver is wasting prime yokic and this is just absurd

[@andycanoy863]

He just needed to be on a team that could utilize him well at his age plus the fit as well. Lets see if he can translate it in the playoffs.

[@danielharris6867]

If Jokic gives us a Benaissance with Simmons, he has to be a top 10 player of all time.

[@denverbasshead]

Gordon said he didnt care if he came off the bench

[@do3807]

He's playing way better than he's paid for, love it. And he looks happy af

[@aleksandarkovacevic7138]

Jokic was destroying dream team with Serbia until he got in foul trouble and then we collapsed at the Olympics. But if he can elevate people like Dobric who isnt even Euroleague star, he can elevate Russ

[@MrOctober44]

"You ain't never been right, about nothing."

[@StivKobra]

Almost had a heart attack when you mentioned Ben Simmons in Denver. Jokic makes people better, but he's not a therapist. Ben Simmons' issues are more on the mental side. Plus, the injuries. Unless Jokic gets a medical degree, Ben Simmons might not be that great in Denver.

[@MonkeysMonkeysMonkeys]

I liked the idea of Westbrook as a 6 man. Coming off the bench would put the ball in his hands and let him facilitate without taking the ball off jokics hands. When he plays alongside jokic he fits this weird second Aaron Gordon role where he's just a cutting slash threat. I think he's best used to give energy or bring energy out of Denvers weakest links.

[@xStardust]

im a thunder fan. every year my thoughts are the same. if my team doesnt win it all, whichever team russ is on better win it all

[@matthewmckenzie8921]

Jokic been saving careers for years now look at KCPs 3 point percent this year vs last

[@starman1994]

Brodie has earned another shot at getting his first ring. C'mon Nuggets, make it happen!

[@edgarsnake2857]

Russ is looking good and I'm glad to see him get some positive coverage.

[@cugelchannel4733]

Russ was supposed to save the Lakers as a $40m super-star and that was a disaster. He didn't fit with an ageing Lebron. Not a surprise! With the Clippers they immediately signed James Hardin and Russ just didn't fit. In Denver he simply fits with Jokic. It's huge. Russ doesn't have to take tons of 3's. As for Aaron Gordon he's been injured this season, but he's shooting 40.7% from 3 this year! He worked all summer on his 3pt shooting and it shows, he's been a lot more confident shooting them. If he does that in the playoffs nobody is going to be able to drop off him and let him shoot, although they will try and do that with Russ. It doesn't help defenses though that Jokic is about leading the league in 3pt % at 47%.

[@dedbeet5845]

LeBron’s mistake was not realizing what you just said about Russ not fitting on the team. Bron having the power without the vision is the problem. Not his skills on a basketball court.

[@Ataraxia_Atom]

Love seeing Russ get some flowers. Always loved his game and tenacity. He can have an attitude but just let the dude play hes def a G

[@jjay1802]

I think people forget that Russell was amazing for the clippers. They had like a top 3 defense and a top four seed. When he was a starter for them. Even when he took a back seat for them they were top seed until he got injured. People act like he’s a bum all because of the lakers. He’s a great player maker and rebounder still at this age and a good defender.

[@tom-zk2lp]

Might be a bit crazy but is there any world where RW could be considered for MIP this season?

[@andredornelles8014]

Be ready to upload another video with the same title when the playoffs come

[@racimegacar]

If Jokic asked for him I believed it was a good choice.

[@brandonpalacios5962]

I still believed in rus as a laker and swear it would have worked if his contract wasn’t so crazy

[@ifailatblackops1]

Thank you for finally giving Westbrook credit but stop with the back handed compliments your giving Russ. If you’re going to do that then don’t mention Russ at all.

[@KyChristensen]

Assisted 2 pointers are so high cause he passes to nikola

[@hectorsandoval8948]

We do this with Russ every other year. Not gonna admit to anything unless he actually contributes to winning basketball in the post season

[@IceNsoul]

It's always amusing to watch someone talk about a person they clearly don't like. "Oh, he's so happy for him?" Sure, buddy. 😂🤣

[@felipefasanella7764]

The fact that you talked about the Lebron x Jokic situation and didnt mention that Lakers Russ ate up 50 million dollars and didnt accept a lesser role because of that. How much is Russ getting paid now? After being humbled in both LA teams? The situation changed a LOT from 50 million dollars Russ to now.

[@shandobombs]

I think Russ coulda been a solid fit on the Lakers if they woulda kept Caruso and moved THT. It woulda worked if they got all the other guys right. But they instead got a bunch of old guys the coaching was also terrible. AD and Bron were also hurt a lot especially AD.

[@PrimeKobeBryant]

No one ever talks about how Lakers kept THT over Caruso. Finally you speak on it!

[@Blue_Fox1988]

Lakers suck, toxic environment. They always looking for someone to blame. They have been unrespectable since Kobe left.

[@adfigo7963]

I never got the criticism he got during that lakers run. They traded for him and used him like they just got klay thompson. That's like trading for rudy gobert and having him play the jokic role. What do expect him to do?

[@trikelikesfish]

Let’s go George Applebottom posted

[@Bakedpotwto]

When he wins a ring this year while being the starting point guard all playoffs then you’ll see. Watch the nuggets carefully. We shoot the least amount of threes in the league yet have one of the best offenses ever with jokic and russ on the court. Russ always elevates his teammates. Most of the star players he has played with have their highest ppg seasons. PG, Beal, Jokic, harden, oladipo had his breakout season after being traded to the pacers and he credited russ for helping him become the new player he was. Y’all will all see.

[@notimportant3686]

lebron has literally never made anyone better and made tons of players worse

[@kray97]

Wonder why Russ didn't work with LeBron?

[@Dereck-f6x]

Yea we been a west brook hater for year. He finally slowed down and is playing off the ball 💪 💯

[@blackhawk156]

Wasn’t Russ really good at corner 3s even on the lakers? I think it was specifically the left corner

[@boydriceisawesome2520]

who the hell lebron elevated? name a player that played with lebron and got better... however yeah jokic make a lot of his teamates better