Nikola Jokic HAS EXPOSED ESPN AGAIN

[@jaybee5315]

the smile in Westbrook’s face during interviews as a Denver Nugget says it all…

[@Melo.S_NY]

💯💯💯

[@duarteduarte3649]

So this was a hate LeBron video 😂

[@ohhhyeahhh1174]

​@@duarteduarte3649 Hey it is called the truth something you people can't stomach the truth. When you realize your God is a fake a made up story then you will see what kind of person you follow.

[@jaydiamond7330]

@@duarteduarte3649get off meat

[@BooperDooper-qb2nd]

​@@duarteduarte3649 brother he turned russ into a spot up shooter wym

[@seinfan9]

Russ deserves this redemption arc. He always gives his best effort on the floor. Hope he can get a ring.

[@tombouu]

Na mistrzostwo niestety nie ma już szans. Sam jest za stary żeby dać konkretny wkład. A zespół Denver nuggets mimo świetnego jokic niestety jest za słaby. A westbrook gra ostatnie lata.

[@THEOne-zx3fe]

Love Russ. He only plays one way, 1,000% effort.

[@manz7860]

​@@tombouu I wouldnt feel great facing this nuggets team. Anything can happen. As a lakers fan, I would rather face OKC than Dad. Just look at how the bucks shut down okc in the tournament.

[@tombouu]

@@manz7860 rozumiem, ale Russell westbrook ma już 36 lat więc jest post Prime. To są ostatnie lata jego gry. Bardzo wyraźnie widać że to już nie jest taki atleta jakim był wcześniej. Pomimo tego że Bardzo dba o własne ciało jak na 36 latka jest bardzo sprawny. Niestety Denver nuggets głównie przez Jamal Murray nie ma już szans na mistrzostwo najprawdopodobniej nie będzie nawet awansu do drugiej rundy play-off

[@shanereynolds4276]

For real man. I love Westbrook's game

[@nsd_respect]

Plus Jokic was the one who wanted Westbrook in Denver in the first place.

[@teledanhogan4237]

He’s a better coach than most

[@vlada]

​@@teledanhogan4237the guy (who supposedly doesn't like 🏀) spends his summers watching coaching seminar videos and then contacts the coaches with a list of questions... and suggestions. So definitely agree.

[@sidekickht]

Mike Malone *

[@justhechamp1]

That said it’s not like he had a realistic choice of anyone else I mean how much talent can you get for 1.6 million a year

[@tzeege]

@@justhechamp1 $3.4 million a year

[@mainsourcery]

Two triple-double kings on the same team? Smh why isn’t the NBA marketing the hell out of this?

[@daddyfuse50]

The media doesn't like either of them 😂

[@ItsYouAreNotYour]

He comes off the bench, he has maybe the worst basketball IQ in the league. Wait until playoffs hit when they give him 20 feet coverage.

[@jasonsandhu3760]

​@@ItsYouAreNotYourbronsexual detected

[@TheFirstFTW]

​@@ItsYouAreNotYour bro the last three comments you left on this page is negative.😂 You ain't a fan of basketball you're just a tourist repeating the same thing.

[@fenixchief7]

​@@TheFirstFTW look at his profile name and pic lmfao.

[@wizmanballin8498]

I knew when Russ played for my Wizards he wasn't who LA was saying he was. That man got us into the playoffs broke down by himself. I'll always have mad respect for Russ' game and what he brings to the table.

[@stevenlake5278]

And sadly he wasted his time in LA. And the media talked shit about him.

[@chanjbo_]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but if I remember after the All Star break you all had very low percentage on making the playoffs and Russ and Brad willed you all to make it. I found that really impressive.

[@lilrocnine6658]

@@stevenlake5278not just the media. A whole lot of LeBron fans were saying he was trash and that was all bull. Russ is a team player and he loves to play the game still so with the nuggets he has great teammates and the league has trouble.

[@princeamu]

Yo he was KILLING on the wizards team. No one talks about it. Lakers messed him up

[@princeamu]

@@chanjbo_this

[@marcmata5574]

It's as if LeBron was the vampire all along. Bosh and Love were the biggest victims.

[@paulwilliams2024]

YUP

[@Monkeyface0218]

Yeah bosh was a victim of 2 rings while love was a victim of one I agree with you

[@J-Hue]

You mean, similar to how fans and media swear Jokic has no help, despite his supporting cast putting up impressive numbers about 7 or 8 players deep into the roster?

[@daiblaze1396]

They accepted to have their career sacrificed for LeFabricated. Still haven't heard of them since!

[@J-Hue]

@Monkeyface0218 So tragic, there careers were. lol

[@mihailottomic3416]

I am so happy Russ joined Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. He plays great in his new environment, and I am really enjoying watching them play together.

[@mirkodragicevic9609]

Pa nisam ni ja ljut radi toga...naproti

[@Acebuckets-23]

ESPN is part of the LeBron Industrial Complex

[@bassmindopekukjata]

LIC

[@subzero-ku2wx]

BINGO! 🎉

[@jourdansarpy4935]

LeBron has nothing to do with media hate. Stephen A Smith has been wilding out about players since LeBron was in Akron.

[@skywalker2759]

@@jourdansarpy4935thank you lol

[@kennyt9488]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@futureDreamer4]

Joker never takes away from his teammates talent he only adds to it.

[@Zemlja_je_ravna]

Joker goat.

[@williejohnson1718]

Unlike many other players. This is what a LEADER looks like.

[@Cindoreye]

Westbrook is someone who can pass the ball TO Jokic and not just receive passes from him. Jokic's example has made the entire Nuggets team better passers, but Russ is the first elite passer to play with Jokic. That's why Jokic wanted him.

[@bboywolf]

Not an elite passer, but he's a good playmaker

[@zlatkojerkovic9456]

Well for that 2nd unit help. I love when he starts, and he should start until otherwise. However they need to make sure he's in to run the 2nd unit when Jokic sits. They look different.

[@rb3merkabah]

Westbrook works for his shots towards the hoop. He's always working. That MVP year he works 94 feet. He can't do that anymore, but you give him a Jokic where he's constantly working to get open and Jokic is constantly looking for that open teammate, we'll thats fun basketball. A slightly odd version of the Malone/Stockton duo. Something you'd wish with Giannis/Lilliard but Lilliard never learned to be pass first.

[@justhechamp1]

Let’s not forget about campazzo lol

[@svarozjov]

@@zlatkojerkovic9456 It is interesting to see current rotation where, when Russ starts, Murrey is staying with second unit in none-Joke minutes. I am not sure it will be the same when AG comes back, but currently it is better for Russ and, ironically, for Murrey also.

[@milica7245]

Love both Joker and Russ. It would be great if Russ could get his well deserved ring bfr he retires. I say this as a Grizzlies fan, mind u.

[@BR-re7oz]

Would be great if Joker could get his well deserved second (and third and fourth and fifth). Having said that, one ring in Denver is equal to 3 rings on a big market team.

[@adrianrussell7769]

I hope so too, but we should re-normalize a player being great even if he doesn't have a ring. Cuz Russ is def still up there in terms of greatness.

[@milica7245]

@@BR-re7oz agreed. It would be great if he got his well deserved mvp too, but for some reason I'm pretty sure they won't allow that, the nba organization I mean

[@milica7245]

@@adrianrussell7769 mos def. My fav player is DRose, and he never got his, so I know what u mean Not to mention that there are plenty of ringless legends out there, AI being on of my favs. However, it would be great if Russ got his. That would be another indirect blow to Lebum's so called legacy in my eyes.

[@ruthusflabbergast1263]

you should be like me a Grizzlies AND a Nuggets fan :)

[@beat5745]

Disney is the worst thing to happen to sports.

[@steveshin820]

China is the worst thing to happen to the world since WW2.

[@dreamcage1801]

Disney is a kids game

[@redred1952]

Disney destroyed Marvel,Pixar,Star Wars,Indiana Jones and ESPN. They are a cancer

[@vlada]

They're the worst thing to happen to movies especially beloved franchises.

[@Bat-manwholaughs]

Not if you Remember The Titans !

[@GiriRam]

Notice how no one is talking about how people who play with great players become great But All Stars who play with Lebron becomes regular player and talked about no more 😂

[@devincooper7821]

Exactly. Over 20 years and I have serious trouble thinking of names that Bron has legit made a better player. Which is nuts given the sheer number of different players he's played with over his career.

[@karllongden4011]

@@devincooper7821 remember they're there to make him look good ..!

[@tootalltoft35]

​@@devincooper7821he doesnt make players better he gets players traded for already established players and makes them worse.

[@4olufade]

LOL. Please give an example of "people who play with great players become great", I will deal with "All Stars who play with Lebron becomes regular player and talked about no more " Lebron in his 20's Boobie Gibson and the crew? The Miami Heat were a first round exit before he got there and burdened them with four finals appearances. While at Miami: a. Dwayne Wade would tell you his knees were done after those four years also, he was 32 when they lost to SAS in their last push for the championship. b. Bosh had health issues that ended his career at 31 c. Ray Allen was 38 in 2013 - 14 Back in Cleveland: a. Kyrie did not want to be in his shadow and you draw your own conclusions about his career post Lebron b. Kevin Love was a stat filler, but he was not going to win a championship unless he joined Golden State who I do not think were recruiting him. He was 29 years of age when they played last and has had an injury plagued post Believeland career (22 games played (30 y.o.), 56 games played(31 y.o.), 25 games played (32 y.o.), 74 games played (33 y.o.), 62 games played (34 y.o.) c. JR, Shump and Thompson are complaining, nor is Delly Bottom line, age and timing is a real thing Aaron Gordon is currently 29 and MPJ is 26, Jamal Murray is 27; I would love to see what their post Nikola Jokic career would look like Playing alongside Lebron or any star is hard on your body, Brodie is probably the only other player who can keep up with a guy like LeBron, unfortunately, he was not a good fit

[@Melo.S_NY]

Facts !!! Ever year Lebron needs more help smh

[@Closet420]

They tried him and Kyrie but the ball dont lie

[@gizzys-bigwizzy7629]

😎🙂🥸The Nuggets have a SUPERSTAR named Christian Braun that is super athletic and explosive and skilled and smart and he is their secret weapon🙂😎 People should check out Brahms highlights

[@JJwestoakland1200]

No he or she means how LBJ n da media was tryna kick Dem out dà Association

[@zacharypaul4932]

Performance beats old talk anyday,can't deny the facts

[@arch6384]

Any other team russ would be in sidelines again

[@Closet420]

@@JJwestoakland1200 what are u even talking about

[@Cjohnson87]

I am happy westbrook is being vindicated

[@jlui21]

-- With the Clips last season, he was avg 11ppg on 45FG for $46M. In Denver, he's avg 12ppg on 45FG for $3.8M. He's great value for $3.8M

[@babydriver8844]

@@jlui21your forgetting Brodie is the reason clippers won a playoff game or 2 since kawhi didn’t play , and harden wasn’t being aggressive and when kawhi did play he wasn’t effective

[@jlui21]

@@babydriver8844 -- Westbrook is GREAT for $3.8M -- I actually think he's good for $15M (maybe 20M) but NOT $46M With the Clips, he's a -0.3 OBPM and O.7 DBPM -- VS Kawhi who is 4.8 OBPM and 0.6 DBPM. And Kawhi only played 2 playoff games this past season so WB playing is better than zero Kawhi.

[@HousingOfSorts]

I’ve always liked Westbrook’s interviews. He’s a humble & insightful guy

[@edelmantoamendola]

haha Westbrook is a lot of things, humble is not one.

[@HousingOfSorts]

@ perhaps humble is too strong. Let’s say instead- he’s a team player

[@edelmantoamendola]

@@HousingOfSorts up until this year the argument was he couldn’t play well unless he was the center focus. But so far he was proved that wrong. Easier when you player with joker who historically makes everyone better.

[@ItsYouAreNotYour]

HUMBLE!? Lmfao. Do any of you think before you post?

[@edelmantoamendola]

@@ItsYouAreNotYour he corrected it. Ctfo with the caps.

[@Alright_imma_headout]

I wish Westbrook joined Denver years ago when he was even a bit younger, him and jokic could have been even better and Westbrook wouldnt have to be disrespected as much as he was in la

[@Zemlja_je_ravna]

Just shows how scary Denver would be with another all-star alongside Jokic. Westbrook is great addition but he is in his veteran years 35+

[@Fitza-]

There was one man that was hated more than Russ in LA and that was KCP. Dude left LA and eventually joined Jokic won another championship was an integral part of that and got PAID but if it was up to laker fans you’d think he was trash. It’s the same story every time.

[@shadow_realm47]

And KCP was LeBrons guy😂

[@Fitza-]

@ Shit is yearly cycle with a new name each time lmao

[@Goglarnik]

I can’t wait for a Denver Lakers rematch… Jokic already has their number and has been schooling them night in night out, but now with the addition of Russel Westbrook, I can’t wait to see what the two of them will do to them as Russel will have that additional motivation…

[@Abraxxis]

they already played in November, it was a 127-102 win for the Nuggets. Brodie had 14-11-7

[@cindycanaga2474]

True…but now that Bron just had his. “Balco refresh”…during his two week personal time off😂😂. Maybe they can get past nugz

[@crackedtv2195]

@@cindycanaga2474you must be drunk 😂, nuggets been owning the lakers for the past 2 years a sweep in 2023 and then a gentlemen’s sweep last year 4-1 lebron might retire after this next post season

[@loudnoises5372]

@@cindycanaga2474 The "Balco refresh" absolutely happened. But even that crazy amount of roids wont be enough to help I'm afraid.

[@cindycanaga2474]

@@crackedtv2195 no, not drunk! I’m just sayin with Bron freshly invigorated with his “treatment” in Miami, maybe then he’d b able to get past Denver….doubt it, but with the PEP, Who knows? And i wish he woulda retired years ago….

[@lunasmokezim1718]

The world loves giving up on people. Everywhere you turn, it's nothing but "washed, " "trash," and "cooked." People mature, connect, and find their feet in their own time. Just cause something isn't working right away doesn't mean it won't ever.

[@jessewright8930]

Man society is trash that’s why you have to love and care about yourself and your family.

[@pepsusser]

Pretty much. But few people like interacting with comments that aren't stupid

[@brandonwilbon3411]

🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@Melo.S_NY]

🎯

[@audiethacker907]

It's the age of "hot takes", and "they might do better next time" isn't hot enough nowadays.

[@HailKingCeezer]

Imagine if Russ had access to LeBalco's medicine and mysterious leave of absence

[@forsaken7976]

Funny how all LeBum’s teammates play better after he gets them traded. Almost like he’s the actual problem… 🤔

[@trulynoel9278]

lol he didnt get better just imagine the nuggets without mpj and aaron gordon cuz thats how much he was getting paid on the lakers😂😂

[@forsaken7976]

@ except he literally is playing much much better… did you even look at the numbers ??? 🤷‍♂️ What does his salary have to do with anything ?

[@Andre-q5e4m]

@@forsaken7976are you stupid? You don’t understand what’s wrong with having role player numbers on a 50 mil dollar contract? 😂.

[@niklaspetersen4936]

Pure delusion. The stats are right infront of you

[@jacobscholtissek2410]

Its because he Had Made them better its obvious isnt it.

[@syed123911]

Jokic isn’t just one of the greatest players of all time, he’s also one of the best teammates of all time. A guy as dominant as him playing selfless basketball like that sets a standard that everyone should follow.

[@SevastovTv]

Imagine if it was prime Westbrook with Jokic 😬🔥🔥

[@ItsYouAreNotYour]

You can't fix his basketball IQ. They wouldn't win nothing.

[@erichuffman98]

@@ItsYouAreNotYour dude, a pick and roll offense with prime Westbrook and Jokic would be completely unstoppable

[@mjjumps]

Yeah, they’d be a highlight package that can’t hit a 4th quarter jump shot or guard my grandma

[@PrimeKobeBryant]

@@ItsYouAreNotYourhater keep cryong

[@nolanko1265]

That might rival Shaq & Kobe and Magic & Kareem 😊

[@IcantThinkOfAname9]

Westbrook averaged a triple double the season before being traded to LA. Lebron nerfs your production it’s a known fact, I’m glad Westbrook is thriving in Denver.

[@TheWolfegang007]

Dude I’m so tired of the LeBron hate. Where do you get this? You read some articles? Westbrook’s numbers didn’t dip that dramatically going to Lakers, considering the fact he had to share the ball more. You forget Westbrook was being accused of being a bad teammate all the years prior as well. But Keep following the baseless trend of trashing on a legend you know nothing about.

[@IcantThinkOfAname9]

@ maybe when get done pissing your bed you’ll realize how overrated Lebron is.

[@MaydayAggro]

LeBron did his best to destroy Westbrook's career, like every other "second option" he has ever played with. Jokic and Westbrook are so much fun to watch, along with Gordon and Braun.

[@Santiago-g6l]

Because of LeBron fans dwade seems so underrated now

[@MaydayAggro]

@@Santiago-g6l LeBron turned him into that because LeBron has to be the center of the universe, even when it's obvious he's not the best player on the floor.

[@southsidestilldripin1404]

He sure did

[@BR-re7oz]

@@Santiago-g6l I'm not a big lebron fan but the year he left miami they still had wade and bosh and they didn't even make the playoffs. Wade was great early in his career but he aged very quickly and possibly just never really recovered from injuries and surgery he got in 2012. By 2013 he was 31 years old and basically washed. Like I said he couldn't even take the heat to the playoffs in 2015 at age 33 with Bosh and no lebron.

[@bladebrown7342]

​@@BR-re7ozgo back and take a look at how much bosh and wade were even able to play that year especially at the same time.

[@charlesnunya2347]

Love Russ here in Denver! it is just such a fun style of basketball to watch, not like most of the league taking 50 3s a night. The ball movement and passing game of the Nuggets is the way the game should be played.

[@JohnDoe-gf5he]

Westbrook has been always a dude playing hard, and a nice guy off the court. I don't understand all the hate. He is even humble enough to getting underpaid for how good he is, just to play basketball because he loves the game.

[@mr.z6252]

Russ is not washed, Jokic just remove all of the Burden and all of Toxicity out off his shoulder

[@daiblaze1396]

So happy to see Russel playing his role in a system where they trust his game. Was skeptical at first. Then remembered that there is the Jokic factor... Keep it up! All the best for the coming year. Let's hear more of your take on the game!

[@vlada]

Listening to Russ talk about Jokić I realized that this is exactly what LeBron should have said when AD got to Lakers. "Hes the star, im here to make him better so he can make us better." Russ has an outstanding ego but was intelligent enough to understand reality and his role (the clippers spell i think made him realize that) now. LeBron couldn't.

[@belosevickris3379]

It's easier to say that when your star player is humble and doesn't act entitled. Jokic is not the kind to demand the start treatment, he never expects it, and he gives his all for his team

[@teledanhogan4237]

Jokic and Westbrook have both been villainized by ESPN and other National Media. It’s part of the failure of NBA marketing strategy. Villainizing the true good character guys in lieu of gangsta wannabes has offended a lot of NBA fans…I say that as an observation not a judgement. You have a right to do you ,I’m doing me

[@karllongden4011]

Truth ^^. certain teams are owned by the elites and get pushed by the media

[@mursuka80]

Yeah media trying to push Anthony Edwards as face of the league after last year was pathetic. It is poetic, that his game has regressed this year. They talked about him like he is next MJ LOL.

[@vineelkesavarapu5736]

Jokić makes his teammates better. LeBron doesn’t. It’s just that simple.

[@Ataraxia_Atom]

Always loved Russ and absolutely love him in Denver. The selfless ball they play is art in motion. Absolutely love it

[@skyfall9549]

Jokic just makes everyone around him better I'm smelling a 4th MVP coming real soon and that second title is also real close

[@vangjohnny08]

Players love to play with Jokic. Look at all the ex nuggets like KCP, Bruce Brown, Gary Harris and a lot of others. They always show love to Jokic when they meet up. Always talk good about him. Tracy McGrady even said he wouldve loved to play with Jokic if he had to choose one player in history to play with. He makes everyone around him a better player.

[@TiagoGomez-hb9te]

How is that though?

[@I_Love_my_adblock4408]

🙋🏾‍♂️ Everyone can do better without LeBron.

[@TheWolfegang007]

Westbrook is overrated. Nobody has liked playing with Westbrook either, he was a PR player nothing more. You know nothing about basketball if you trash LeBron.

[@dreamoffrog6014]

​@@TheWolfegang007 "Nobody has liked playing with Westbrook either" But all the teams he played he was always appreciated in the locker room.You underestimate your hatred for Russell Westbrook that's for sure haha

[@Nerdynate253]

​@@TheWolfegang007, I just want LeBron to leave the Lakers. I hate you LBJ fans. Go follow him wherever he goes.

[@HailKingCeezer]

Uncut: Look up Russ with the Rockets 2nd half of the season. He was MVP caliber. We figured out how to use him efficiently inside with cuts and posting up smaller guards. He was killing it and i loved him here in Houston. He was awful to start the season, and he finished the season awful in the playoffs but he wasn't healthy. I wondered why teams wouldn't keep using him the same way Houston did when Russ was MVP form. He was avg'ing like 30ppg on his highest career efficiency in that run post Dec. with the Rockets. Cutting like he does with Jokic. No more mid range shots. Only open 3s. Fast break attacks. Mismatch against smaller guards inside. He was operating out of the post. I loved it. Russ was awesome to root for and i hated him in OKC. He soured a lot of people in Houston however for demanding a trade after a really bad playoff-albeit on a bad hammy.

[@uncuthoops]

Almost the identical thing in Washington. He finished the 2nd half of the season on fire

[@HailKingCeezer]

@@uncuthoops But LeBron makes everyone better! I guess that's why they all think players like Hodges, Paxon and Kerr were superstars?

[@atlien1988]

He probably knew Harden wanted out & decided to leave too

[@AlinaTaylor-p4g]

Great analysis, thanks for the video

[@AonyjsViolmlar05]

Lebron takes credit to every win and blames his teammates whenever they lose. Big difference to MJ making his teammates better.

[@hanson2205]

Happy for Russ, he took some unfair blame on the LA teams and Jokic looks like the genius scout !

[@gogigrk5211]

A great player makes everybody better. Thats jokic!! Imagine Curry with Joker

[@MindfulAttraction2.0]

Honestly, as someone who has repeatedly been right about Russell, Westbrook's stupidity and ego, I was wrong here. I did not expect Russell to give this much respect to Joker. When Russell thinks you're better than him, he plays the right way. He doesn't even play like the old Russell. He's playing like Houston Russell before covid. I wish he played like this with OKC with Kevin Durant and James because they would have won. This is the Russell I've always wanted to see and I never believed it was possible. The criticism he received in the past. Unfortunately for Russell fans they were warranted. The guy was airballing layups fighting with fans and getting defensive for saying why aren't you making shots. He deserved that criticism but now he deserves everyone's praise even myself

[@SusanZotigh]

Ok let me tell yu something Russ was king in Okc an always will be, he's Loved here in Okc, an anything else yur trying to say is Bull crap an yu have not a clue what happened, but I do an kno what went down so best yu leave Okc out of yur Slander der about Russ h 6:15 ere in 6:15 6:15 our City.

[@J.J.J.J.J.J.J]

Well said

[@veryfewrealleft1405]

I’m glad Russ found a home. I’d love to see him get ring and come back player of the year in the same season would be great, & especially with LeFlop watching from home.

[@Trapattoni21]

This is why the argument that "LeBron makes his teammates better" is a bogus claim. As soon as Russ plays with the guy who literally makes his teammates better in Jokic, he turns out like this. But when everyone that plays with Bron crumbles due to the "pressure" of playing with him, all of a sudden it's their own fault when Bron supposed to be the guy that can make them better?? That's paradox 😂

[@christianagravante9745]

The main reason why NBA is dying now is because of Lebron James. He contaminated the NBA by his toxic gameplay. LEBRON JAMES LEGACY: Flopping Tantrum Crying Complaining Arguing to reference Building superteam Not Joining Dunk Contest Firing Coach Blaming teammates Quiting before the game ends You will see more often of Lebron's Legacy if you watch NBA today. This kind of gameplay is negative or toxic, it throws fans away. Because people watch SPORTS to see good vibes or positive vibes. Not this kind of bulshit gameplay nowadays.

[@Kal-el087]

*Traveling - add that to the list

[@victoralexander3767]

Honestly bro this has weighed heavily in my view of why the game isn’t as respected as it once was. This is definitely valid. The league takes after its best player’s mentality.

[@owemar]

Russ in a wheelchair is more of a basketball player than 99% of the league.

[@jackharrist8180]

Love your videos man. Thanks for highlighting how ESPN (the unofficial LeBron/Laker propaganda network) vilified Russ and acted like the Lakers organization isn't rotten to the core. I'm so glad he's away from that drama and on a team with organizational stability that knows how to utilize his skillset.

[@m4dm3th0d]

What I am liking is that Russ is being used correctly. His jump shooting during ISO heavy plays were always his weakness, so now that he's playing as more of a secondary playmaker that focuses on off ball cuts, he's able to shine.

[@JJFX-]

100%. Russ is a ballistic missile with a faulty guidance system. He has all the confidence in the world but that's a curse as much as a blessing because he'll just keep doing the same thing over and over again. His speed and power at the rim has always been his strong suit. Taking advantage of that by just pointing him in the direction of the target is exactly what I'd hoped would happen and it seems Jokic figured that out. In today's no defense league, such a missile can be incredibly effective. I am a bit concerned about relying on him to hit key free throws in the playoffs tho.

[@randygraham926]

Exactly. Last couple of games especially Russ rarely even takes a jumper because he's either scoring in transition or scoring off a cut. Or he's attacking the basket and getting someone else a basket. Having him stand outside waiting to take a 3 or having him play iso for a jumper --is not how to use Russ's talents.

[@mygoogleacount]

even if his game doesn't translate perfectly into the playoffs: Denver arrived very washed at last post-season. Having more bodies to bear the load during RS is already a plus. If his production drops but he keeps being efficient, that's already good enough.

[@emmanuelobolo2257]

Jokic doesn't complain and blame his teammates every time, this promotes more unity in the locker room and he play the game easy "get the ball pass ball"

[@seanseanashar6777]

The way he reacted when JR did what he did in game 1 against the Warriors says it all. JR didnt actually lose them the game they just didnt get a shot off. He should have told JR the team needed 9 threes from him in OT which was very possible instead of being a baby, he had the whole bench dejected.

[@templarknight7]

didn't get a shot off? JR himself thought they were up and was trying to run out the clock. he had a chance to take a shot and didn't because he thought they were winning.

[@seanseanashar6777]

@@templarknight7 I know what happened but thanks for explaining why THEY DIDNT GET A SHOT OFF lol

[@templarknight7]

@@seanseanashar6777 You say they didn't get a shot off like JR just didn't have an opportunity to shoot. JR could have laid the ball in the hoop when he got the rebound. It's one thing if his shot gets blocked or he has no opportunity to throw up a shot, it's another to not even attempt to shoot because you wanted to run out the time.

[@seanseanashar6777]

@@templarknight7 clearly he didnt shoot the ball so guess what? THEY DIDNT GET A SHOT OFF ONCE AGAIN lol, you just sayin something for the hell of it and wanna be right

[@templarknight7]

@@seanseanashar6777 A single outcome can have different justifiable reactions depending on how the outcome was achieved. JR not shooting because he had no opportunity to shoot and not shooting because he wanted to dribble out the clock both result in a shot not getting off. However, in the first case, getting upset with JR cannot be justified while in the second case, every living person would be justified in being upset at him. You want to make it sound like Lebron's reaction was unjustifiable when JR's actions themselves couldn't be justified. With your logic, if it came out that JR was paid money to throw at the end of the game and that's why he didn't take a shot, you'd still say Lebron was wrong for being upset at JR.

[@tankeater]

I've been a Lakers fan and have lived in SoCal for my entire 37 year life and I love Westbrook... Thought the Nuggets got uh diamond in the rough! Joker elevates his teammates while LeBRONZ diminishes his because of his selfish play. He's uh virus that kills players talent around him! He needs to get off my childhood team and PLEASE, don't let him have in the Purple and Gold when he gets into the HOF!!!!!!

[@thewildformosanformosan]

Jokic and Steph are the only two NBA super stars who can make their teammates better, that's it

[@TheLeftie600]

The Lakers thing was baffling. They knew what Westbrook's skill base and limitations are, but they still traded for him and used him like they did?!? Madness. So good to see him back in an environment where he can shine, loving it.

[@seanseanashar6777]

Westbrook being -1.5 with LA and almost +4 with Denver is insane. Whatever Jokic teammates do well he will get the best out of it.

[@jemarshaw4986]

The LA teams let him down

[@kingquince9184]

If anyone watched the Lakers and Clippers, you knew Russ wasn’t washed. He was a terrible fit on the Lakers who traded a lot of depth for him. He didn’t fall off a cliff in a few months being traded from the Wizards to the Lakers. He’s in a great role right now with a player who brings out the best in his teammates.

[@dlbarnes]

ESPN isn't a reliable source for sports information. The show has too many fan boys. It is interesting the way Westbrook was viewed when he was with the Lakers. Westbrook was blamed for the team's poor performance. Skip, Shannon, Kendrick, and Smith were the leading voices. I hope he can have a chance to compete for a championship so the critics can eat crow.

[@DeanGouldbourne]

Russ getting an championship would be a great send off 😊 . Plzz rng jesus

[@emojimr4427]

What teammate has lebron ever made better.... Their stats immediately go down and they usually go thru depression like kevin love D Lo Russ did....

[@alexescutia4805]

Russ was a bad fit,dlo for 2/3 years averaged basically the same as his last two years in minny and love went from a number one option on a shit team to a number three on a title team

[@crackedtv2195]

@@alexescutia4805we’re still waiting who has lebron made better???

[@Maxrepfitgm]

Before the video even started I was thinking "This can't be because Lebron makes everyone better and Westbrook wasn't better. If this is true then... No they couldn't have lied!"

[@BuggyDFool]

With LA Russ was 3rd option at best. With Denver he can be a true point

[@heneverreturnasahorse9773]

Thank you, this was great analysis! I'm very happy for Russ, even though he had to take a massive pay cut to join Denver, I pray he enjoys the team and play for many more seasons at a high level and competes with the Nuggents for multiple championship runs to shut those media mega-brains up..for good!

[@randygraham926]

Russ actually took that big pay cut to play with the Clippers after his huge contract expired. But Denver did get him at a bargain price -- similar to what the Clippers were paying him.

[@SamuelHydeker]

I knew Westbrook on Denver could be a great addition and I'm glad to see that the team was able to accommodate him and he was able to understand his role well, really happy for the guy

[@10649417]

Of course Jokic has been better then LeBron since 2020 until now. Jokic won a chip without a single all star and deserved the last 4 MVPs. Jokic barely misses any games has off the charts efficiency is quick to make full court passes and he's been a top rebounder with a great free throw and 3 points shooter. Jokic has been the best player in the league but he doesn't get coverage like LeBron or other superstars.

[@TiagoGomez-hb9te]

Jokic is the modern day Arvyda Sabonis

[@bboyeducator]

Liked and subscribed. It was never over for Westbrook in my book. He’s been one of my favorite players of all time since he arrived on the scene. This is such a beautiful turn of events! Had to edit once I saw Mr Rogers. As a self proclaimed” Hip Hop Mr Rogers for adults” ~ I am proud of you for the job you did on this video!

[@crassbusinessman3122]

I wish they woulda kept Facu. That man was a short Ginobili.

[@alfredoladino9838]

He would’ve helped this team greatly with his good shooting. He’s currently in the Euroleague playing for Real Madrid.

[@michaelplant3036]

they both love to play fast, they both love to pass.....its a natural fit....we love Russ in Denver, his motor, his fire and energy. At 36 he brings it every night for us. ❤🎉

[@BuggyDFool]

Russ is that perfect 1-b or #2 option. He is best with KD or Joker taking all the main heat

[@BestFitSquareChannel]

Changes my perspective on LBJ. It remains the same as it has always been for Russell Westbrook, deep admiration, respect and delight in his renaissance.

[@svarozjov]

You forgot the one important detail. Before trade term even started, Joke was asked who he wants, and he said: "I want Russ." The first time in Joke's carrier he actually asked from Denver organisation for someone by the name. And everyone was saying it will be total disaster before season started. And it was disaster even after the season started, Russ was catastrophe on the floor first 4 games. And no one seen anything good in him. There was even talks that Denver front office should resign or be fired instantly, because both Šarić and Westrbrook are unplayable... Then 3 months later, two man game by 2 triple double machines NBA never ever seen before, so good that even hard core Nuggets fans are asking for Russ to be standard starter with Joke. And in last 10 games Russ was constantly second or third best player on the team, as washed out vampire with minimal veteran contract in the team with Joke + 3 max contract guys...

[@victoralexander3767]

Mind you no matter what team he’s on Russ is always RUSSty during the first quarter of the season. That 2 man game just helped minimize the flaws. Just wait until he gets into rhythm.

[@Zitolos]

I'm 100% biased , but yeah , as soon as it was announced I knew it was going to work. Joker gives everyone a boost.

[@theophilus3793]

Jokic makes players around him better. LeBron makes players worse.

[@zlatkojerkovic9456]

When you watch Jokic it looks like basketball, players are moving, and something is being setup for someone to score. When you watch Lebron, half of the teams is standing around and not moving, 1 person is setting a pick and it's very boring. This is why non iso guys don't do good with Lebron. K Love's game went from a very versatile PF, to a pick and pop guy, samething with Bosh. He's been effective at winning, but only when he has that 2nd guy that can do the same thing. As for Russ, It's sweet to see him in this position. I thought he was too much of a ballhog on OKC with Durant, but really it was just the terrible offense that they ran, the non Durant years was just pushing the stats with all the ball he had. Now he's just flowing in the offense and it's beautiful to watch, because he makes the right play almost every single time. His energy and passion is just out of this world and he's always had it but here you just see it on display and because its in the flow It's even better.

[@Landon-b5x]

It's weird how Kyrie, Bosh, Russ, Shaq, Ad most likely, and kevin Love all have or most like will play better after playing with Lebron James.

[@CollaredConsulting]

He coached them up!

[@Landon-b5x]

@CollaredConsulting Yeah, I have no idea what you're trying to saying

[@Akkbar21]

You think saying LeBron is a bum makes you look smart? He’s at the end of his career, but he’s an all time great.

[@Landon-b5x]

@Akkbar21 I didn't say that I said Lebron ruined there careers by the media glazing Lebron so hard and hating on his cas that was score 20+ ppg like d wade and Kevin Love and go down 10 the mid 10's even tho they looked less shots because Lebron takes 50 shots a game. The media basically forces me to not like Lebron with them glazing so hard they diss Jordan and his accomplishment to make Lebron look better.

[@TiagoGomez-hb9te]

@Landon-b5x This is true indeed…

[@jbiquez]

Only media team who's always given Russ his flowers is the Inside crew, especially Chuck. Happy he's doing great in Denver!

[@ACEDshooter]

And that’s why klay Thompson refuses the lakers even though they offered more. He’s smart. He knows going to lebron will end his career

[@patrickmiller6236]

Fire video - so happy for Russ! Great points throughout.

[@TruthIsLikePoetry]

Lebron extends his career by feasting off the high frequency energy of others. He is literally an energy vampire that has no creativity and openness. He tries to force things instead of just flowing through situations like water. How he runs an offense and his life shows how he thinks from a very small box. Jokic is the exact opposite.

[@darthfader3122]

Dude, I LOVE THIS! I told people Russ is still a baller, and Joker would "unlock" something in Russ. I couldnt be happier for him, man.

[@stalwartzero7001]

Jokic the teammate you want in 2k… Lebron is the one you get 😂

[@ckyung1312]

One of the best and least athletic centers of all time…paired with one of the best and most athletic point guards of all time. Love it, and I’m so happy for Russ after being the scapegoat for fake goat on The LeFakers.

[@G120-j6z]

LeNarcissist has always been the vampire.

[@Rogue_Centurion]

Player X makes players better, Jokić brings players back from the dead

[@vernonharrison2488]

I wish he would have went to the kings or warriors or the clippers over the Lakers, they tried to bury his legacy and career

[@joelgonzalez2695]

Thank you for the first clip. That guy should have been exposed or something. You can say that bs about a player, much less someone who has a reputation of being a good teammate and member of the communities he's been a part of.

[@shrwnsnty]

if LBJ can make his teammates better why there are select players that can effectively play with him?

[@alexescutia4805]

Roster construction

[@minfamous5841]

The difference between actually making your teammates better vs the media just saying you do

[@ltiluis6770]

Bro I'ma sub just cause of this video so accurate the difference between Lebron & MJ is that MJ knew how to play his position

[@dartanyanlit2121]

Why isn't anyone talking about how Russ made Jokic better? This is jokic best year so far😂😂 Same thing Russ did for KD, Steven Adam's, Paul George, Bradley Beal.

[@dannycarlow8204]

Russ struggled to start the season while Joker was ripping everyone apart anyway. Can't really say that Joker wouldn't be having this season without Russ. Joker was already having his best season before Russ turned on.

[@romello4913]

What an asinine take, Russ doesn’t make anybody better bro stop the foolishness

[@dartanyanlit2121]

@romello4913 You just omitted the key part of my comment 🤣🤣🤣 3 out of the 4 players was MVP candidate/won mvp playing with Russ, Bradley Beal 's best season was playing with Russ, Paul George best season was playing with Russ, KD won Mvp playing with russ, And Steven Adam's best season was when KD left and it was him and russ. But you're so foolish, watch you respond with some subjective foolishness 🤣🤣 watch

[@dartanyanlit2121]

@dannycarlow8204 I can break it down but it's too much to type. So I will just say this. Mental is just as important as physical. Do you know what Russ does to Jokic entering practice or coming out of the tunnel before games?

[@dannycarlow8204]

@@dartanyanlit2121 Then who was helping Joker in the tunnel when they won the finals and he had almost identical per game averages in 20 playoff games then as he does in 29 games this season? Was Russ there helping him out mentally to get the same stats as he has right now? I highly doubt it.

[@michaellarusch4317]

It's good to see Russ get some time to play with a team that uses him. He looks like he's actually enjoying playing ball. Great vid Uncut!

[@ahnguyen1]

first here. great video as always. LeFraud doesn't make his teammates better but worse.

[@Akkbar21]

Fraud? Wow, hyperbole makes you get internet points but at the end of the day you’re still saying dumb bs. I’m a nuggets fan, but James is an all time great.

[@ahnguyen1]

@@Akkbar21 yeah, LeFraud is the goat of turnovers, flopping, excuses, shot attempts, shots missed, getting bailed out by the refs, missing clutch shots, traveling, not playing defenses, playing with multiple all stars not not making anyone of them better ... yeah you keep believing the LeFraud media that he is an all time great.

[@mrnd24]

Jokic is a team player he's able to adjust his playstyle to fit other players and bring out the best in them. He doesn't have to be the main guy on the ball every play. LeBron only knows how to play one way and that's being the main ball handler. He doesn't know how to play off ball or be a spot up shooter

[@TiagoGomez-hb9te]

Elaborate please on what are your issues with LBJ?

[@erichuffman98]

Russ the most over hated superstar in NBA history

[@sdizzle562gmal4]

Russ will play till hes 40 its gunna piss off the fan boys😂😂😂

[@quicksterj4563]

I love the way you explained this. Great video!

[@Lovewins99]

Awesome video! This is a very smart analysis, very accurate analysis 👍🏻

[@joecaljapan]

Lebron isn't making the Lakers worse, they've been terrible for a long time. Have you seen the Lakers without Lebron, they are even more mediocre.

[@TiagoGomez-hb9te]

What do you even mean about this please?

[@akumajack8464]

It's not about Lebron not making him better... it's about the fact the nuggets used him in his primary slasher role... this is why he is better in Denver... if you ask Westbrook to be a better shooter then be a driver it's not gonna work... plus he is asked to be the playmaker when Jokic is on the bench

[@aleks5022]

Jokic makes everyone better.