Russell Westbrook is upset that he 'doesn't get to control what we think' - Stephen A. | First Take

[@StaySpiff]

I really appreciate it when Stephen A. speaks with his inside voice 👍🏾👍🏾💯

[@idkijs435]

RIIIIIGHT

[@jd51309]

Yeah!!!!!

[@hardmarc7074]

He only gets loud when he thinks something is "egregious" or "blasphemy"

[@TripMcgoo1]

Facts!

[@donaldhutchison4652]

He’s funny when’s he’s loud sometimes 💀😂

[@patrickalexis3986]

Playing hard and playing smart are two different things.

[@delmarreyna]

Patrick Alexis AMEN

[@cynkauvanyau2059]

I dont see him playing hard off ball

[@peterter1430]

You look like a guy that says Working hard and Working smart are two different things as well. with the suit and all lol

[@82_derek44]

it's the same when you apply both to your game

[@Thomas998822]

True, WB is not smart. Why is this so damn confusing for sooo many people. The man is dumb af, simple.

[@mem503]

Stats dont win games dude look at devin booker.

[@mohammedislam2591]

Devin Booker plays in the suns its not his fault tf. 5 coaches in 5 years.

[@albertol9654]

Or look at AD.

[@TheFineGreat]

Laker Cipote this comment is kinda dumb because in order to win, guys have to put up stats lol

[@flamesidd5000]

What? You're tripping bro. Devin Booker neither has the talent such as Paul George on his team nor a competent organization. Don't compare Westbrook's situation with Booker's.

[@bsolonj9773]

Russell is not the same as Booker, Russell Westbrook needs to calm down and play within the game he gets his stats then is tired as Hell in the 4th and gets destroyed on defense! Booker's team sucks!!

[@michaelkearney8097]

No one: Stephen A: I have spoken to Beyonce and Jay Z on many occasions. Phenomenal people btw.

[@aussie4868]

Dead @SAS "i have communicated with his parents, they are good people" 😂

[@BruvahSulaiman]

There are no Westbrook haters. Just intelligent high basketball IQ ppl who pointed out 6 years ago that Westbrook won't change and won't win because of it.

[@wabit4202]

U a hater

[@elijahdreamprayer6618]

Well said. People blamed KD.

[@BANDCAMP_KT]

MG23 you never hooped in your life , westbrook is a coaches dream lmao dumbass

[@doofyyy3099]

Theres plenty of Westbrook haters

[@oliviercolletaz5841]

@@BANDCAMP_KT westbrook a coach's dream LMFAO no comment westbrook is a better basketball player than all of us, than 99.99% of humans today, still not anywhere near a top 5 player in this league despite how badly some people try to shove it down our throats with his empty triple doubles. he got completely exposed in the past three years, that's a fact.

[@JohnWickPotter]

Westbrook has literally devalued triple doubles for himself.

[@actionjackson5359]

Timothy Hudson i’m an okc fan and you definitely right, his triple doubles are overrated as hell to me, that shit don’t mean nothing if you can’t get past the first round. his decision makings and basketball iq is terrible and so is his shooting. it has always been killing the team since kd left and he still can’t realize it. pretty soon pg is gonna get tired of his shit and ask to be traded

[@guillermo2991]

@Tater Puddin role players cant be motivated in playing on defense all the time and not touching the ball come one give em the ball to catch and shoot few times

[@haofu173]

@Tater Puddin I watch games. Do you? I saw Paul George over the course of the season hit beautiful dagger 3's to ice games off the dribble. He can't create with the ball in his hand? I saw Dennis Schroder, one of the best backup point guards in the league who can start for half the teams in the league, hit Westbrook-esque midrange pullups. He can't create off the dribble? Who on the Trailblazers can create with the ball in their hand by your standards? Only Lillard and CJ, right? Does that mean Lillard has to get triple doubles just for his team to win? No, because you can move the ball without racking up assists (have you heard of hockey assists?), and create space for teammates' offense with your off-ball movement (if you're a three point shooting threat like Dame). I agree with you that Westbrook "is extremely dynamic, he isn't the best at anything but he excels in most areas." But even if Westbrook is the best rebounding guard in the history of the league, is that what teams want from their point guard as opposed to better shooting and decision-making? Fat Lever averaged 9.3 rebounds in 1988. Steve Nash never averaged more than 4.2. What team would take Fat Lever over Steve Nash, the daddy of 50-40-90%?

[@arionstarks4640]

Timothy Hudson Those triple doubles are extremely valuable to OKC though. They win over 82% of the time he Russ gets one. Even in this series, he got a td in game 1 and it came down to wire. He got another in game 4 and it took a 15 point collapse by OKC and an unbelievable shot to beat them.

[@mrblend]

nah... if its devalued its for everyone. There are other players potentially stat pad

[@josephchavira3868]

You say nobody can ever take anything away from you but Portland took the 2nd round of the playoffs away from you

[@donaldwest9373]

Joseph Chavira and Utah took it last year with a rookie Donavan 😂

[@ezekielr.8363]

Avant Campbell 50

[@bendover3653]

Joseph Chavira At least Westbrook never been swept in the first round by a worse team Lmaoo

[@treypowell567]

@@avantcampbell9532 lol bruh lillard didnt have a good team in 2016, it was him and CJ and Cj was still improving at the time, Last year was just a bad series to be honest

[@DylanIE_]

Andre Riter Utah?

[@isaiahholmes9928]

Aint nobody trynna take shit away they asking you to play better genius....

[@SOULSafeProductionZ]

EXACTLY! Ain't nobody stupid! We know you a beast and a dawg, Westbrook, but we want to see you dig deeper and let that relentless animal out that's in you!

[@o0ojrocko0o]

He's a L7 Weenie!!!!

[@makavelixkam]

aj glanton But in reality Russ isn't a natural born pass first floor general

[@makavelixkam]

aj glanton It's not biased, it's true. Russ is a score first guard which is why he should be moved to SG. A natural floor general is like CP3, Rondo type players. U can't win when u got Russ taking 30 shots hitting about 10-12 of them. That's what the problem is. He isn't a natural floor general. He demands the assist instead of letting it happen

[@justballinjriverson9933]

If u the only one dribbling the ball u need to be getting some kinds of assists.

[@MentalStillness]

Paul George is the best player on that team. He's the real go to guy on that team.

[@prometheuspeanut3935]

No shit!?

[@CEOJasonMiles]

Not in the playoffs. Ingles gave him buckets last year. He even got outplayed by CJ this series.

[@scoundrel_9966]

Jason Miles you stupid as shit PG has dropped incredible numbers against LBJ and also the stacked ass heat team before. Stop watching ball

[@TayWorld]

Jason Miles Outplayed by CJ? George averaged 28 ppg that series dumbass, don’t speak on shit you know nothing about.

[@jontrellolando]

Scoundrel _ are we talking currently or are we stuck in nostalgia?

[@MrJBleedge]

This is the new culture. Never ask if you're the problem. it's always "the haters".

[@MAKAV3L1]

Fact's!

[@c__walker__jr]

New as of the mid-90s

[@keenanmolden2655]

Nah haters are plentiful. But if its a fact its facts

[@rebelforchrist6570]

@@teddylovesit super facts. The word "hater" has become an easy out for people who can't refute an argument.

[@dantrellwhite801]

MrJBleedge na that’s not new culture that’s been happening people are just more vocal

[@Cochise954]

No one is hating on westbrook, he's just in denial. Him and Playoff Pee can't even get out of the first round. Westbrook needs to look in the mirror and take some accountability.

[@okcthunder270]

Them getting destroyed by Lillard is the best thing possible. If this doesnt humble them then nothing will.

[@Cochise954]

@@okcthunder270 That has to eat at them; Lillard gave them the business and closed the series with a game winner. They went out like some straight suckers doing all that bragging in game 3.

[@Cochise954]

@Nigel Lai Sounds like KD

[@BruvahSulaiman]

Playoff P can get out the first round away from Westbrook.

[@eternalblessing4984]

Playoff Pee lol.

[@Freshbngwtr]

I love the Stephen A disclaimers before he criticizes someone😂😂😂

[@commentsurfer8507]

lol

[@tyresecrockett7651]

Lamar Shipp “now you know I love this brother, but....”😂😂😂

[@CommunistRSA]

Always "i love him as a brother but"

[@brandfactorymedia]

Because he never wants to make black men look bad and you have to appreciate that.

[@RyanMrTsunamiBishop]

😂 😂 😂.

[@hokusai99]

I think this is Westbrooks's most humbling year, after being voted "most overrated" by his peers and getting outplayed by Dame, he needs to go back home and work on his weaknesses. It's not about playing at 100 miles per hour and having A+ effort anymore, it's about playing smart, minimizing mistakes and ( this is the number one problem) being an efficient shooter in today's NBA. Once he fixes some of these problems, i see no reason why he can't reach the WCF with the talent that is in OKC

[@ToBe0rNotToBe1]

You ain't lying. All truths

[@sankeerthkoshy61]

He’s gotta to put that same effort on defense it’s the reason why he got drafted to the NBA

[@ruffgook]

Son: dad can i ask u a question? Westbrook: next question

[@cheesesteakphilly]

He puts that on forms too.

[@AnitaHanjaaab]

@@cheesesteakphilly 😂🤣

[@MarqJimmy]

Facts

[@Y0utub3me]

SAS speaking facts for once. Russ can't go at Dame cuz Dame put his whole career in question with that monster performance. Dame livin in Russ head rent free rn dude is a cold savage

[@Seahawkfan1108]

Dame>Russ any day

[@igbokwenu4934]

Y0utub3me Whole career?? Based off of winning one playoff series???? Behave yourself! This is the furthest Dame has been in the playoffs , the SECOND round!! Russ has an MVP multiple scoring titles and so on! Also this nonsense needs to stop about Dame being the “better player” he’s the better SHOOTER that is IT!!!! Russ beats him and Curry (shooters) in every category bar running and chucking up “bad” shots from 40 feet! As impressive as that is when shooters / primary scorers go cold their teams usually get their ass whooped ! Watch this space! This time next year we’ll be having a different conversation!

[@arionstarks4640]

Y0utub3me Wasn’t Dame in the same situation you described last year against Jrue Holiday. For all we know Russ will bounce back next year

[@mkobd]

Curious George buddy nah Westbrook is more athletic but Dame is the better _basketball player_

[@3marilex]

Y0utub3me wasn’t Dame embarrassed last season? He came back stronger. Maybe WB will do the same...who knows?

[@KoroVipa]

Russ: "every year I take the same message, nobody can take that away from me." Playoff Exit: next question.

[@diegoandres8711]

That’s Max favorite line 😂 “that guy deserves a championship, next play you can never win a championship with him”

[@ssgssjb9905]

Your hearing is impaired.

[@ssgssjb9905]

Or you have a short memory span.

[@deadprecedents1]

Cool story, bro. Keep being blessed. Keep averaging triple dubs and going out in the first round👍🏿

[@trappyisdeadbby]

Ben Simmons 🤡🤡🤡

[@ProvenHueMan]

@deadprecdents1 Answer this question bro, if he wins a championship how will that impact your life ?

[@mr.commander501]

4-1 to the blazers too.

[@AnitaHanjaaab]

😂

[@jayjones9225]

And you could do better? Fuck outta here. Yes Westbrook needs to work on his jumper but do you realize how much he had to work to get to this level? Hours of dedication you can’t even dream of fat boy

[@sinclair1420]

Uhhhh.. Now KD looks like he made a smart move leaving OKC !! 😯

[@Tina37212]

No one had a problem with him leaving OKC, outside of the diehard fans. What most of us didn't like, was him going to the team that beat his ass! He could've went anywhere but GSW.

[@DevanteMcDaniel]

Nope, KD still looks like the guy who couldn't win it all, without going 2 a team that didn't need him! The SAME team, that already beat his ass! He couldn't handle it!😂😂😂😂😂

[@TLJthethird]

Beside OKC fans, no one was mad he left. He was criticized, for joining the team that beat him in the WCF.

[@FrankThaThird]

lil chris you gotta have brain damage to think Lebrons move is the same. Lebron put together a team they hoped would work, but weren’t sure, KD joined a team that already worked with the reigning 2x MVP, that he he failed to eliminate in miraculous fashion.

[@CEOJasonMiles]

Tina37212 EXACTLY! And people forget how horribly KD shot in the series. As well as his 25 turnovers with 20 assists. 🤷🏾‍♂️He could’ve gone to ANY other team.

[@brandonchi3209]

I think ESPN is low key trying out Will Cain to replace Molly for the job.Molly is going to have to audition for basketball wives shows to pay the bills lol

[@fashionlife5348]

if She let me Hit it i will pay her Bills

[@martinmontier9930]

Yeah but you forget one thing they will never get rid of that eye candy for some dude

[@mavsnation4life]

Please and thanks

[@Clips_36]

Jalen doing good enough for molly to not work again, but she'll be back, will cain ain't permanent just temporary

[@brownpapi2634]

@@fashionlife5348 And that's exactly the problem with dudes nowadays which is why women are as arrogant and difficult as there are

[@NZV13]

Lillard put him in his place. Nothing more nothing else

[@danjr130]

Exactly Westbrook trying to be humble now and play the hater card but he was talking all the smack on the court cursing out Lillard and mocking him

[@bodytheft]

@@danjr130 IT'S A COMP SPORT DUMB ASSES IT'S WHAT EVERYONE DOES, DAME IS TOO MUCH OF A BITCH TO SAY ANYTHING TO ANYONE BESIDES WHINING TO THE REFS AFTER EVERY PLAY/ I WOULD LIKE TO SLAP YOU PPL

[@michaeloka4]

lol angry OKC fan here

[@TeflonOtto]

Dan Jr he’s a competitive game, with a competitive person it’s why everyone does

[@Ladidadida-kw2qh]

matty cakez lmaooooooo you mad bruh?

[@gsmantb]

so nice when moderators know their role and dont interrupt, Molly LEARN !!!!!

[@anthonys9892]

*Preach*

[@donaldwest9373]

Facts. That’s why they brought Will for the live show and not Molly 😂 Plus I feel like Will is REALLY good moderator

[@emanuelortega819]

Facts

[@chickenmanoktae]

Nice flow on these debates when there's no Molly constantly interrupting feeling she should say something even though everything she says is obvious remarks.

[@Pikkon-17]

Like The rock says you need to know your role and shut your mouth

[@NotExplicable]

You taking away Steven Adams rebounds. 😂

[@user-cx9gq2ud6t]

Costing him $$$ with his stats being lower than they should be.

[@cheesesteakphilly]

It hard to watch when Russ boxes out Adams for the rebound. And Adams is a humble guy too :(

[@crawlinback2u1]

cheesesteakphilly makes me mad watching him like that

[@imawarrior3516]

Poor adams tho. he can be a top center in the league if westbrook feed adams more and let him get the rebounds .. look at capela now 😂😂

[@jakobyorr9818]

Steven Adams averaged a career high in rebounds and they run court it’s called transition

[@msaylorBTC100M]

Westbrook’s going to be the next Carmelo... he’s never adapting 😂

[@matthewgladney563]

Dam why u got 2 do melo like that lol

[@stringer2295]

Good comparison both could’ve been great if they knew the temperature of the room

[@blue-phoenix115]

@@matthewgladney563 He shouldn't compared Westbrook to Carmelo, the latter is way too trash and cancerous. Carmelo is already out of the league.

[@Wasabi33]

Westbrook is the type of person, who wants all praise and no criticism. That's not how life works, we all get criticized no matter the career path, he should just ignore it keep it moving.

[@evacuationdurgence768]

Russ LOVE to be hated. Think deeper about that...

[@isaiahholmes9928]

this is good criticism though like you are getting criticized so that you can be better not worse

[@Wasabi33]

@@isaiahholmes9928 true, but clearly he's not learning because he continues to do the same things.

[@a-note76]

Yeah keep moving and retire with no championship ring for sure

[@Yak1312]

KD is the same way.

[@Nix-7741]

This dude refuse to change the way he plays. Arrogant man. PG should ask for a trade.

[@MrREAPERsz]

Shouldn't have stayed in the first place. If KD cant win with Westbrick, then no one can.

[@worknprogress0159]

Didn’t want to upset Russ, now he stuck till 2021

[@WessideVibez]

5:55 , lol I never Fucked with SAS so much 🗣

[@anthonys9892]

He spot on! Lillard took him to school! He salty

[@dawudgrace3533]

Definitely the truth I'm wondering how or if Westbrook gone go at Dame next season

[@Cochise954]

lol he's rubbing it in.

[@jermaine6050]

It's the best read of Westbrook I've ever heard. A lot of the media guys are overly critical but severely biased against him but Stephen A was spot on here

[@bendover3653]

Lillard getting a little cocky for a guy who got swept the last two years

[@benjaminfranklin4149]

"I stay prayful." Russell Westbrook, 2019

[@keyvax5431]

steven adams needs a new team wasted talent on that roster

[@vaniIy]

KeyvaxGaming Steven adams was a bum in game 5

[@AB-jj3em]

Steven Adam's is getting paid $24 million a year. 😂😂😂

[@a-note76]

Yeah stay away from Westbrook man. This nigga sucks

[@imawitness33]

KeyvaxGaming i always felt like he could be a 20 and 10 guy especially on that team

[@keyvax5431]

@@imawitness33 hes a monster just under utilized if he swaps to a team where he can be second third scoring option hes gona be amazing

[@Guerrier10]

Every NBA player is a good person, according to SAS.

[@joshgrant7528]

Highlander85 except any player that’s smokes weed 😂

[@mdz8758]

@@joshgrant7528 STAY OFF THE WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEED

[@papsphaks4408]

As long as they aren't European! He xenophobic like that

[@mdz8758]

@@doubyjocelyn6134 because Stephen A has a thing against players smoking weed as it affects their performance

[@doubyjocelyn6134]

@@mdz8758 lmao some players would smoke before a game I believe

[@glebraymond7108]

Three first round exits > An average of a triple double.

[@pdp2160]

Das Cold

[@DUB_87]

And? That's sports. LeBron 28 ppg 8 rpg 8 apg and isn't even in the playoffs. Anthony Davis 26 and 12 not in the playoffs but nobody has a problem with their numbers.

[@poolsoup6650]

Robert Wisdom Yeah, and they don’t have an mvp candidate, one of the best rebounder on the league, a solid guard in Dennis Schroeder, and overall a good team to play with. Westbrook has 3 other people on his team that would be the 2nd best player on the pelicans or lakers

[@carlosc2104]

Robert Wisdom lebrom nba champ nba mvp 9 straight trips to the finals. Carrying the cavs with and without kyrie. Meanwhile westbrick averages a triple double boxing out adams and shooting as much as his entire team with a shitty %. He does not know when to stop. You will never win with a player like that. Kd knew it and left

[@frankwess7235]

I think you mwan the first round exit is less then having an average of a triple double

[@ifareaged]

Playing hard is admirable, but its worthless when you're always getting knocked out in the first round of the playoffs

[@papsphaks4408]

My head chef always told me, effort means nothing without results! Classic case of always busy but never productive

[@AqwDragulum]

Ifare Nass Playing hard is pointless if you’re not playing smart

[@leroyrodgers6089]

It's not always, it's the last three years, he has been to the WCF 3 times and finals once. More than alot of players. That doesnt mean he isn't underperforming and annoying the hell out of us OKC fans. Him and PG...missing those later freethrows smfh. But yeah got to tell the whole story, don't cherry pick.

[@scottiemccarthy896]

If he didn't take so many jumpshots nobody would say anything bad about Westbrook ever. It's only cause he shoots like 10-27 and shit. If he just learned he wasn't a shooter he would win more games and playoff series and nobody would talk shit

[@jamescharles6194]

Ifare Nass Preach!!!!

[@dejansiljegovic4467]

Actually agree with SAS completely, and I'm glad he didn't try to protect Westbrook's reputation, but instead spoke facts and he's completely right

[@jd5363]

Max has 20 favorite players so I guess he’s never wrong 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@ibrahimsaladsomo9612]

Nah he's always maintained that Westbrook is his favorite CURRENT player.

[@koreypaul6698]

Basketball? He always says Russ

[@KevyB.]

He's always said his fav player was Russ. Quit begging for likes.

[@jd5363]

Max is the same person who said kd ain’t top 5 then says he’s top 2 a couple weeks later 🤦🏻‍♂️ but you keep defending his credibility 😂

[@irvingperalta5607]

He said his favorite player is Giannis all the time too

[@marjanmitkovski6545]

Lillard jr. will never bring championsip in okc

[@ChesterWilsonJr]

if this team would of never got took away from Seattle this wouldn't of happened!

[@jetsettech8804]

@@ChesterWilsonJr good Lord your grammar is ass. It amazes me that people just throw away everything they learned in 12 years

[@thuggerjackson5986]

Lerone McKenzie 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@TheSeahawksDidntRunTheBall]

@@jetsettech8804 Damn, you didn't have to do him like that bro.

[@kharis87]

@@jetsettech8804 you know very well you have seen worse grammar on youtube. Way worse😂.

[@gloriabrown7466]

Westbrook doesn't make great decisions on the court he is not a great team player he is a great individual player.

[@RyanMrTsunamiBishop]

FACTS! 💯💪🏾

[@henrydorval2223]

#Truth

[@candacechanel2950]

now people see that westbrook is a child and not the main guy. He is a guy and not THE guy of the team.

[@jneroo226]

I been saying that for years about him. He acts like a female at times. If he could get the bitch out his game would change and they would win. Driving into double teams when you have guys wide open is just silly but he does this consistently.

[@hakatapawa7115]

@@jneroo226 "for years" why are you lying? He really didn't play like that back in the days...

[@jneroo226]

@adam brown He got a ton of BITCH in him! Mama trained him well just like most Black males. Hes been that way since I first heard him speak. What else you got?

[@isaacbarrow9155]

Never seen a player get more credit for playing hard than russell. He is supposed to play hard.

[@lastautumn232]

This. Dude getting paid 30-40 mills a year and its the playoff. He want a participation award or what lmao. People talk like hes the only one giving it all

[@letstalk140]

@@lastautumn232 with russ it's a rage an anger he will go above and beyond

[@allisknu11]

Personally, I like Russell Westbrook. He's a real dude. But like he said, it's never enough for some people.

[@zanehinzman9375]

As Westbrook and OKC fan, they nailed this on the head.

[@atcodoe1568]

My sentiments exactly

[@kalebaskins7489]

Naw. They need to leave him alone. Steven A looks too far into it he’s starting to look crazy 😂

[@opoi603]

"its so hard to stat pad and win a championship"🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤣

[@joeyb2899]

Kaleb Askins how many playoff series wins?

[@burr69]

Kaleb Askins Also 3 first round exits with those triple doubles

[@bodytheft]

@@burr69 IRRELEVANT THOUGH, the facts are he made it to the playoffs on a busted knee and without a coach.

[@bodytheft]

@@joeyb2899 how many bandwagons you hop on to ask that like you're not riding d? it's a two man team, with no coach in that series. you're an idiot.

[@joeyb2899]

matty cakez lmao how is that irrelevant? That’s the whole question here. No one is doubting his heart or talent. The fact that he can’t win is what this is all about (when it counts).

[@bcgames92]

Max literally says the same thing about Westbrook every day.....

[@no-st9kr]

He's not wrong though

[@Jaem-gy1bz]

Westbrook is an athletic god but with a brain of a Trex.

[@guillermofiscal4897]

@Íbero Gallego athletism does not equal smarts, nor money success in life

[@th3gps223]

Don’t ever insult the tyrannosaurus like that again.

[@tom11zz884]

The man is a multi-millionaire and has accomplished something in life. You, on the other hand is some loser jealous troll who post sill things behind your computer. Who has the brain of Trex again?

[@th3gps223]

My guy, pay attention. He never said Westbrook isn’t successful or isn’t rich as fuck; he’s saying that he makes poor decisions, which he clearly does.

[@SuSmallville]

Is this J R . Smith talkin? lol

[@555125kevin]

did they finally kick Molly's butt off the show???!!!

[@Jercellular]

Yes... 2 days ago

[@miamiblack30586]

Analyze Perspective I hope so! 🤞🏿

[@Pillmonger]

jdgs430 did they really? Plz tell me you’re not trolling.

[@charlesritter6640]

I miss the little hottie already 😢

[@Jercellular]

Lol im jus playing guys... My bad

[@paulfrantizek102]

So tired of this 'Westbrook gives 100% all the time!' talking point. Basketball is a team sport and if he's not thinking of how to get his team to win the game, by definition he's not giving 100%.

[@Pyrisy]

Paul Frantizek you just completely took what people were saying about his individual effort and made that into a team metric. If his entire team played like him they win for a decade straight. Most people understand he need to take better shots and pick his spots better. That really is the only thing at this point he needs to work on. You should take time to understand what people are saying and you wouldnt be so annoyed.

[@Blackenedification]

the worst part is that he never brings 100% effort on defense, which usually win games, go figures why he keeps losing

[@stevenmichaelfletcherjr4464]

@@Pyrisy You cant consistently win when you shoot 25% That's Westbrook

[@mr.sunrise3933]

Russ, all people are saying is change your style of play, its not working. Your triple double stats are empty. Improve your basketball I.Q. be open to change. Thats it.

[@ngpdreamteam2k4]

Sunrise he changed it. Y’all just blinded by hate. He led the league in assists u say it’s empty, he grabs 11 rebounds u say he’s padding, he gives it his all u say he’s a hothead. the animosity towards him is real.

[@ngpdreamteam2k4]

There’s nothing Russ can do that will appease anybody other than bend the knee n cry. That’s what ppl really want. They can’t stand to c him carry himself with pride so they do he’s arrogant

[@mr.sunrise3933]

@@ngpdreamteam2k4 - you did just watch the same series, I did. You did see his last play? Please hush and if you are standing, Sit!

[@mr.sunrise3933]

@@ngpdreamteam2k4 - you are lost

[@chaseporter3684]

Sunrise did to see the fake charge Dame drew when Russ should’ve gotten an and 1? They haven’t lost as a higher seed in the playoffs Russ does have areas to improve but he is the most overly criticized player in the league

[@djfacts9770]

Westbrook cooks that stove top stat stuffin 😂😂😂😂😂

[@morph261]

underrated

[@los2486]

I truly understand why kd left he wasn’t going to win a chip with Westbrook but Durant could of went to a handful of teams and made them title contenders

[@BeatItBozo]

3:39 look at the top of the screen it says “Westbroke” 😂😂😂😂😂

[@kawhileonard4353]

D R A K E it says that the whole video

[@Pickles3431]

D R A K E says that the whole video dumbass

[@SFBay69]

Westbrook is a classic narcissist...dude suffers heavily from it.

[@coillest8628]

1st and 15th You kill people! 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@timjacobs2487]

That is totally inaccurate. Clearly do not understand what a narcissist is exactly. Folk always throw out names and titles that they truly do not understand. Spare me the "I studied psych" notion...we both know you did not. You do not like him and looking for any reason to validate your inaccurate claims. You have that right to do so...but it doesnt make it accurate

[@jojocapone4861]

@@timjacobs2487 He's a narcissist...

[@suhaibal4072]

Timothy Jacobs he is a narcissist lmao he cares bout his “triple doubles” and stats, he wants all the attention even though since durant left he can’t even make it out of the first round

[@rebelforchrist6570]

@@timjacobs2487 he is a narcissist. He wants people to praise and worship his triple doubles but doesn't want us to criticize his poor shooting, bad decision making, and his arrogant attitude. That sounds pretty narcissistic to me

[@silentxassassin7436]

Westbrick sucks, only 3-peat he will ever get is first round exits.

[@silentxassassin7436]

@Tripp’le H Morris isn't good?

[@deonnelson9780]

You stupid if you really think he sucks

[@silentxassassin7436]

@@deonnelson9780 He does suck, he only cares about stats over winning...

[@GoldRanger1]

Which means next season they won’t be first round exits

[@alexprokopiou9035]

Bearboy 2.0 lmao bruh don’t talk cause you got kyrie in your profile pic and you’re saying Westbrook don’t care about winning yet kyrie left a winning team cause he wanted to be the man

[@therealroyal1]

He mad lillard showed who the real baby is

Im glad lillard won

[@jptrece8890]

Did lilard win a championship?

[@jaz7119]

Jamone Benjamin did westbrook win a championship ?

[@flywilliamz3687]

facts!

[@KingChris0306]

Jaz are either every going to win a championship is the really question... Spoiler the answer is more than likely no unless one of em tries to pull a spurs T-Mac

[@bx7306]

westbrook's decision making & clock management is putrid. if he were to adjust those 2 things he would be more effecient & go further in the playoffs instantly

[@peas4snaks]

Some of the best commentary (and most appropriate speaking volume) I have seen on the show in a while.

[@punitdodwal5615]

Take pride in 3 first round exits with team having allstar players.

[@justinlowder3927]

😂😂😂

[@chefdough3197]

They only have two to carry the whole load of the team

[@silentxassassin7436]

W

[@punitdodwal5615]

@@chefdough3197 steven adams?? He is also very good dont count him out

[@theballereli]

Facts this man has had Victor Oladipo Enes Kanter and Steven Adams, Carmelo Anthony Paul George and Steven Adams, and now Paul George Dennis Schroder and Steven Adams. Basically 3 borderline all stars each year

[@loosenup8152]

I'm not a huge russ and I used to always point out these same flaws he has but right now even I'll admit the hate he is getting is too much and the disrespect is getting out of hand.

[@jonathancastillo7625]

5:57 Stephen A speaking facts. 👌🏻

[@DBrezzy219]

He Ain't Lying💯

[@the1aj39]

SpongeBob: Oh, Magic Conch Shell...will Russell Westbrook ever win a ring? Shell: Next Question

[@Djfmi]

AJ 39 Seahawks #12 lmfaoooo

[@the1aj39]

@@Djfmi XD

[@marquise5dawson]

Nobody is hating Russ, we just expect more playoff victories from somebody this talented.

[@55productions]

Have you seen twitter and KZbin comments hating on him

[@AB-jj3em]

Anthony Davis has been to the playoffs 1 time his whole career.

[@Hellcat-to3yh]

@@AB-jj3em *twice

[@marfigue777]

a triple double doesn't means anything if you can't win the game

[@For_The_Watch]

Dude they win 75 percent of their games when he has a triple dub

[@cloudridermrbliss7085]

Illuminati bitch....

[@marfigue777]

@@For_The_Watch and only one in the playoffs because hero ball does not work in playoffs

[@For_The_Watch]

@@marfigue777 ah yes the leading assister in the league over the last 3 years. Such hero ball

[@For_The_Watch]

@@marfigue777 and I think you should tell the 73-9 warriors that hero ball doesn't work in the playoffs. They learned the exact opposite the hard way cause Bron heroed up

[@Gaffo23]

I respect Westbrook for giving the fans 100 percent every night no matter what but as a person listening to him I just don't like him

[@joshgrant7528]

Loc T exactly I felt like Dame went 100% this series but he actually knows how to control pace happy Dame has finally got his credit as a top 3 PG

[@tycalvert7322]

*on offense. He gives 100% on offense. On defense he's actually worse than James Harden.

[@Brian-bq8tj]

As long as he keeps playing selfish by stat padding he will never win a chip.

[@jaz7119]

Yea he gotta go easy with the rebound and let steven adams do his things and let westbrook guard players at the perimeter

[@AdrianSimmonsJr.]

Brian Westbrook is leading the league in assists for the 3rd year... selfish definitely isn’t the word you’re looking for 😂😂

[@AdrianSimmonsJr.]

Ben Simmons in the same sense, a “selfish” player doesn’t lead the league in assist. Like I said he’s not selfless but selfish definitely isn’t the word you’re looking for. Reckless maybe but not selfish

[@erwin021777]

Out in the West even LeBron would be out in the first round. Oh wait he didn't even make the playoffs. Had he stayed with the Cavs he still won't make the ECF. What's the point? Westbrook and LeBron are both stat padders. The difference is LeBron is a media darling. Westbrook isn't

[@AdrianSimmonsJr.]

Dbdbb Xbxbxbx you sound stupid. When your a point guard you have the ball a lot because you run the offense 😂 niggas really don’t play basketball 🤦🏾‍♂️. Also you need to pass the ball a lot to average 10+ assists a game.

[@BlackOps78321]

Russel Westbrook still puts up the stats when he basically needs help or some new players to actually win. There's so many dumb, mindless haters in the comments, but really Westbrook deserves more respect. He definitely *has* more respect than KD who left his team, to join the team he almost beat, and then leisurely win some unrespectful and unwarranted rings. Even if KD goes off any wins 3 or 4 rings with golden state, KD can *never* say he was better than Curry/Thompson, DWade, LeBron, and all the other greats who defeated him and knocked him out of the post season or the finals. He no longer has that respect, or that gratitude to talk, period. I have mad respect for Westbrook for staying on the Thunder, even after KD left after 'choking' big time a 3-1 lead to beat GSW and then simply goes off to join GSW. I don't care if KD can score 50, or 60 pts: if it's against the warriors, he would be getting full respect and recognition, but it's simply on a stacked team that was "already" beating his team before he even joined it.. he doesn't even have to score 50 pts or average high stats to win a championship while he's on the warriors. Westbrook is getting hate for "not winning" but he's clearly an elite player and he's sticking with his team, playing, and competing, that's something KD failed to do and which he has lost all respect over. He's no longer in the arena of saying he can be "better than Lebron" or any of those players in his class. He failed, and instead of adapt and overcome like the others, he just joined the team that just went unopposed and beat NBA records. Westbrook on the other hand puts up numbers, good stats, competes without a large amount of help, and still can't always win. KD joining GSW is a big a mistake for his reputation and it will always go down in history and discussion that "KD won a few rings but he didn't really work hard for them".

[@money0925]

I won't give up on Russ until he gets shooters. BUT he gotta work on his decision making. Expeditiously.

[@money0925]

@Lebron West 'Biological son of Delonte West' he takes terrible shots. That's the problem. He a point guard tho. His first job is to get his boys going then get his buckets. He just can't depend on his guys on the wings beside PG

[@gspskeezy93]

@@money0925 u sound dumb asf he drive ND kixk to Ferg ND Jeremi like every other play y'all just on this media shit watxh they games this nigga only took his lil jumpers when he felt he needed to it just Ain droppin like it onse wa

[@kingsosimple8498]

2:51 boy he trying so hard not to interrupt😂😂

[@micklol7411]

lol always happy to see this team get bounced in the first round when the media is all over their tip.

[@manmr5385]

He still rich as shit and u a bum

[@Cochise954]

@@manmr5385 what does that have to do with anything? Stop counting other men's pockets, that's for women to do.

[@tloc4418]

@@Cochise954 tell him! 😅😅

[@sanjithvijay3089]

Gregory Hayes W

[@LaSaints5042]

Gregory Hayes W

[@SageStill]

Ppl say how thin skinned/emotional KD is, but it may be time to put the magnifying glass on ole Russy Boy

[@sandman8720]

That snakeskin different tho🤷🏽‍♂️🐍

[@scottkirkland551]

FACTS

[@michaelbrice5169]

I used to like Westbrook more but over time he has become so annoying. Bad attitude

[@luckylucky3770]

Him and KD

[@bauer444]

Michael Brice Male Diva

[@jirenthegray4624]

+Mikey C23 The racial incident was justified though. Jazz fans are literal garbage.

[@michaelbrice5169]

@@jirenthegray4624 yeah that person is a piece a shit for sure. Fans are cray

[@matthewconcepcion4700]

Why is the audience nodding along to Stephen A like he's giving a sermon lmao

[@igbokwenu4934]

matthew concepcion Because they’re falling asleep they ain’t used to his voice being that low😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣

[@siphiwomhlongo3688]

Haha Stephen A is taking 'em to Church

[@JustMeELC]

Perhaps if you aren't childish, immature, & rude in press conferences you would have far less 'haters'

[@ThatGuy-en2nn]

He really wouldn't though . People hate on his performance. They wouldn't stop because he didn't have a shitty attitude. That just gives people an excuse.

[@KingChris0306]

elcgmail I'm pretty sure "westbrick" didn't emerge from backstage interviews

[@latenightthinker4737]

@@ThatGuy-en2nn As a Dame fan, I'd have a lot more respect if he carried himself with more class and control. It's ok to be a fiery players and it's ok to come out with a lot of heart. What I don't think is ok, is coming out and talking trash without backing it up. It's embarrassing for a dude to bang his chest while he's down in the series.

[@ThatGuy-en2nn]

@@latenightthinker4737 I can't take that seriously. For one...this isn't one of those times mentioning who you're a fan of holds any merit. Two, just look through all the other comments in the video insulting him. I seriously doubt he'd be less of a "Westbrick"to people if his attitude was better(this includes coming off as cocky and then losing). You might be somewhat reasonable but I feel alot of the internet is not. Only real way to silence the hate is for him to win it all. Then people will like(bandwagon) him more.

[@latenightthinker4737]

@@ThatGuy-en2nn Russ was one of my favorite players. I'd accept it as a fair fight between two pg's but he kept talking smack. As much as I love watching Westbrook, I hate players who speak empty words. Let your game speak, otherwise, you're just being annoying. But that's just me🤷🏽‍♂️

[@Rafaelzation]

He’s a playoff choker. Pure and simple. He will never win a championship with this game style and this attitude

[@jptrece8890]

RRoJ was or is bc golden state exist or before that the spurs dynasty existed in the wild west ?????

[@loser5960]

WO0 yEAHHH Takes a choker to be a first round exit.

[@vma1030]

Russell Westbrook devalued the term triple-double, TBH.

[@christianvillabona1657]

I agree 100% with Max, that comment was a summary of both Russ's greatness as well as his main flow, not shooting well enough for that level. He's is one of the greatest in the league these days, period.

[@sportscentral4905]

Thanks Stephen A for those accolades for Russ. His character off the court is actually commendable.

[@ran510bro]

....and?

[@Cfullerrrr]

Wake up dude. Delusional. Me me me, no wonder your teams suffer.

[@Sneak248]

Chris Fuller Seriously

[@DanteGoldz]

No u just hate him.

[@Cfullerrrr]

TheSwagIsBack It’s only annoying because i like Russ. But he acts like a child

[@Springfeeeel3]

There’s a whole team of me me me tho, they’re called the Golden State Warriors and they’re quite successful even tho they’re all individual pieces of shit

[@rico2smooth979]

@@Cfullerrrr you do know some men still have the mind of a child, actually we all do just different situations 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@vishnusekar9493]

Im upset PG didnt get to play defense on Dame in the final five seconds

[@soondarae8173]

You blind or trolling?

[@BeboJones]

Lol what?? No defense?

[@juniormokoena664]

He did, r u trolling or something 😂

[@REVISCHRIST]

This guy thinks: made shot = no defense. PG got a really good contest and almost blocked it even

[@AK-fu1ge]

He trolling 5:15

[@J.Crooner]

ALL THAT WAS SAID HERE REGARDING THE GREAT RUSSELL WESTBROOK IS 100% THE ABSOLUTE TRUTH AND @AT THIS POINT IN HIS CAREER ALL WE CAN HOPE FOR IS THAT HE CAN GET A CHAMPIONSHIP BECAUSE HE REALLY WORKS BEYOND HARD & IS MORE THAN DESERVING OF A "SHIP" FOR SURE👍🙏😎

[@lionlight777]

As a Warriors fan nothing but mad respect for Russell... you went through a lot this year with fans and so forth. Keep your chin up💪

[@joshuameyer8552]

Westbrook hasn't won a playoff series since KD left. But, it's "the haters".

[@AB-jj3em]

He's literally only missed the playoffs 1 time in his NBA career. He cant please everyone smh

[@noelcrenshaw7969]

@@AB-jj3em He said Westbrook hasn't WON a series since they left. Nobody said anything about how many he has or hasn't been to.

[@noelcrenshaw7969]

@@AB-jj3em I...didn't move anything. I literally just reiterated what the OP said since you appeared to miss it.

[@AB-jj3em]

@@noelcrenshaw7969 naw, you just appeared to assume you understand what I was talking about. Without actually adding anything to the conversation.

[@AB-jj3em]

@@noelcrenshaw7969 and you skipped over the key phrase "He cant please everyone". If he won a playoff series, then he would have critics saying that he cant get out the 2nd round.

[@MultiCardsfan1]

PG and Russ sound real bitter. I used to have a ton of respect for them cats too.

[@dimitrispaliouras6680]

Υe they are bitter and it makes sense. They were talking about winning it all and they failed. They are too good for a first round exit. They are looking for something to blame cs they dont wanna blame themselves

[@jonward6251]

I really don't like the title because they seem to quote Russel Westbrook but they are quoting the anchor which gives the viewers a false assumtion.

[@AlexSmith-ug2si]

Westbrook & his team-mates are all guilty of overinflating his stats, averaging a triple double over countless seasons hs become inconsequential...

[@laprincessa3772]

Excellent point good sir.

[@shanethompson6839]

So you want his teammates miss more shots so he can not get assists or what

[@dechefmane3526]

@@shanethompson6839 WB doesn't let the offense flow naturally, he pass the ball when he knows he get a assist out of it.

[@KingChris0306]

Dechef Mane so what you're saying is he'll make a good play? Last time I checked scoring points is a good thing isn't it

[@AlexSmith-ug2si]

@@dechefmane3526 i agree.. the natural flow of the game is compromised hence leading 2 team mates having poor games very often.

[@xfactor1497]

I love his heart, just want his game to improve. He's my favorite player also but when he doesn't play well/smart, it's frustrating to watch

[@johnta17]

"ain't nobody can take it away from me" is codespeak for "I have a weak disposition and am codependent and inadvertently rely on others for how I should feel."

[@sd1686]

and that's why you're not in the playoffs and stay praful and keep praying that next year you have better jumper cuz GOD know's Dame Dolla just got you for your number boy ... Rip City love yeeee

[@wallypsse1335]

S D And russ And curry are always better no matter what.Russ and curry have many accomplishments and Dame what I think a rookie of the year idk.I guess 4 games change a vote for who is better.Dame puts 30 and russ puts 20 12 and 15 which is better because you are helping in many ways.I agree Dame is better than russ but not career wise.Dame can’t get out of the second round and and been to the wcf and finals and they didn’t win but at least he got far unlike Dame who can’t get passed the first or second round.And it’s funny too how y’all say you making the finals when you just beat a team that can’t win without Durant.Look I wish luck to y’all but it’s probably won’t happen because the blazers length isn’t enough to keep up to the warriors or even to the nuggets or spurs

[@wallypsse1335]

shane foller 😂😂Nigga I ain’t butthurt one bit.Im just spitting facts while you are over here crying to you’re mom on what to say to me.Westbrick this and that I don’t give a shit what people say because it ain’t me and I ain’t getting criticized.And bragging on how we sweep the blazers when y’all were bragging as much as well.Yall got too cocky as well and y’all got butthurt when the thunder were game 3.I ain’t worried one bit about the haters because they bring up this stat padding shit and can’t back it up or back it up with bullshit.You are funny btw

[@wallypsse1335]

shane foller And you just wrote a like 17 paragraphs about all this shit so I’m guessing you got really butthurt on what I said

[@wallypsse1335]

Ben Simmons What does that have too so with his game😂😂Y’all dumb as hell

[@tylerwright2228]

Stephen A “I’ve spoken to his family on several occasions” Smith

[@ArshdeepSingh-yl5fr]

Westbrook should not be shooting more then 15 shots per game. Westbrook just has to average 17-18 points to be effective, not 23+ points

[@maleration7863]

Phil Barnes ???? What’s he’s saying is facts

[@paulf.84]

You just can’t win with Russ thinking he’s the best player on the team

[@speedy9753]

We glorify your energy, the efforts you put every night. But there a saying they didn’t teach you “you have to play smarter not harder”

[@user-lp3wh7jc2p]

5:48 all I saw was lips LOL

[@robertosalazar8170]

It's hilarious how the media is quick to switch on these players. Dame was being disrespected when they got OKC

[@malcolmhodnett8874]

Would you rather they didn’t change and they just kept talking like we didn’t see what we saw?

[@maxiqums1549]

Curry will be disrespected even more after game 7 against LAC

[@Jsleeze9951]

@@maxiqums1549 there will be no game 7

[@bleachcool1465]

Tiito Motivs actually SAS said after the season ended that Logo Lillard should be first team All NBA over any other PG

[@theraceanalystphdprovingha4119]

Westbrook traded Hardin too right!? Fan delusion and "mass-media-talking heads" sucking is real. Westbrook 2020!

[@lewispalacios3866]

For now to score bucks its Westbrook and George or bust..

[@meety89]

Ain nobody tryna take nothin away from u big dawg you jus need to shoot better. It's always room for improvement

[@joshuafult84]

and play smarter it's admirable he plays 100% all out but gotta use your brain more sometimes and be more tactical

[@yoitsjonathan6744]

Never saw the war of reporters vs players lmao

[@PinoyHeroclixMix]

As a nation who loves basketball, we from the Philippines are very proud to say “LOL”

[@zengrz]

Aww Westbrick and poor george got paid 100mil to make 3 first round exits in 3 years and blames haters

[@kritav1111]

Paul George wasn't in OKC 3 years ago

[@juniormokoena664]

Get ur facts straight.

[@alexprokopiou9035]

You’re the type of person who only follows the nba during the playoffs that’s why you probably didn’t even know what team pg13 was on 3 years ago

[@zengrz]

Haha sorry boys I hurt your feelings I literally type that comment in 10 seconds

[@randysalinas5388]

Playoff Pee has been bounced in the first round 3 years straight

[@LikeABawssGaming]

The only thing you do at a high level is shoot bricks lmao

[@manimavuso]

Damian Lillard Jr. needs to understand OKC is Paul George franchise now

[@AHealthySnack]

jr bullshit he was an MVP candidate until he injured his shoulder.

[@philipchan5535]

Tyrone jacobs jr Well, he had 36pts with 70% field goal in game 5. The one who didn’t show up is westbrook.

[@marlin7699]

Russ makes the saying "work smart, not hard" vital

[@ray4916]

So when he ignores the media it’s a problem but when he gives ya answers it’s still a problem. Interesting