Stephen A.’s take on if Russell Westbrook’s getting TOO MUCH BLAME! | First Take

The First Take crew delve into Russell Westbrook’s comments about his relationship with the Los Angeles Lakers’ former head coach, Frank Vogel.
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[@datboizeez]

I’ve never seen a grown man not take any accountability as much as Russ, he reminds me of myself back in middle school when I do something wrong and try to blame everyone

[@Mrjonezzz]

Facts. Russ really does remind you of yourself as a kid. Shifting blame around. I’m not even a laker fan and this dude is driving me crazy.

[@Mike-wn3fb]

Lakers fault they knew what they were getting from Russ he’s not a shooter and he turns the ball over. Russ is fine quit whining

[@MrGenexxx]

That means you never seen Lebron.

[@Fearseblack]

that's bc he's not a man. Any dude who's into fashion like that is soft. Especially if you wearing a dress. I look at KD different now I see why he left

[@Jdcjr1991]

Dude took accountability before. What you want the man to say at this point. He started playing better before the season ended and the team still was trash

[@JN-xd2np]

Mabye shooting off the top backboard every game was the reason westrbook and vogel didnt connect

[@ralphernandez6435]

Fr

[@suop97]

This comment is it 😂

[@Youngmoneycashmoney]

Make or miss league stfu

[@jahdread]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@capnocap122]

Or maybe it’s him averaging 60% on dunks this season

[@persia2105]

Im actually happy for Vogel, he can finally sleep well at night without worrying about the laker disaster

[@moman3w]

Exactly i don’t know why ppl feel bad, this is actually great for him

[@persia2105]

@@moman3w Agreed Vogel is a championship coach, he will get another coaching job

[@danieljones5153]

He'll coach the kings next season

[@justincase4892]

I'm sure he's quite relieved.

[@everlastingomni1737]

@@persia2105 How did he become a champion?

[@capnocap122]

Maybe just maybe, Vogel’s problem with Russ is that he’s got clumsy hands when he dribbles and too much turnovers, he can’t shoot the ball into the ocean, or maybe it’s the fact that he doesn’t play defense. I could be wrong tho…

[@jaynoel3095]

Spot on

[@Emma-dh1lx]

When he tries to throw the ball into the ocean? It flies back and smacks him in the face. I know from experience dude! 😂

[@checkanr138]

westbrook actually got roughly the same career FG % as paul george and damian lillard - westbrook got .438, lillard got .437 and george .435. this talk that he cant shoot is pretty ridiculous in my book.

[@capnocap122]

@@checkanr138 him shooting 30% from 3 and 60% on dunks is also ridiculous

[@Bleax]

@@capnocap122 so is blaming his turnovers when LBJ played half the games and averaged .2 less turnovers.. but it’s Russ that’s the problem lol

[@musafawundu6718]

I am a fan of Russell Westbrook, but the truth is that he takes no accountability for his own poor play. It was a terrible thing to throw Frank Vogel under the bus. I do not know if there are any persons who personally know him who do tell him the no holds barred truth about his poor play this season and what he must do to improve it, as well as the need to change his attitude of lack of accountability.

[@badaboom2321]

Westbrook’s way of thinking “ I sent him flowers so my season was fine” 😂 😂 how does this dude still get work

[@MindfulAttraction2.0]

Delusional

[@AliFrankTheTank]

@@MindfulAttraction2.0 lmaoo and it has hella upvotes i don’t get it . what tf they even talkin bout 💀💀💀💀💀

[@eddydede4275]

Lmfaooooooooo

[@badaboom2321]

@@AliFrankTheTank you a casual that’s the problem

[@haywood0457]

And HIT THE SIDE OF THE BACKBOARD lololol.

[@CDL237]

He…..threw it…OVER the backboard lol

[@KingJames023]

The moment when Westbrick pat LeBron and AD in the head and consoled them when they were absolutely done with him 🤣🤣🤣. I lost it 🤣🤣🤣

[@znarcisse]

FACTs lol

[@JuanCarlos-wr8so]

He said something to the effect of "if i was out there I'd help you guys out, it's just out of my hands." After being benched by Vogel

[@WillErickson-1]

And Lebron looked at him like “boy you trippin with that non-sense, you aweful” 😂

[@glenndjubilee]

When First Take starts talking about winners, I'll start watching again.

[@gerdanbombales]

Thats the neat part they will not

[@blackoutgang09]

We'll see you tomorrow...believe it or not SAS is must see tv on any topic.

[@ChampagneSoPetty]

So you didn’t watch this you just clicked, turned the volume down, closed my eyes, and typed?

[@glenndjubilee]

@@ChampagneSoPetty The Flakers suck and have all year and I'm tired of hearing about them so YES.

[@haywood0457]

My team got eliminated and they're still the talk of the show. lol😁😁😂😂

[@TheCattledog2]

Train wrecks has that effect on people.

[@Kevinschart]

it's fun to watch them implode.

[@elpeluca7780]

"my team"

[@soulsearch1234]

They keep giving us more and more ammo to fire at them 😂. Lebron, Russ, and Vogel said controversial things in the last few days. Media gold.

[@Boltbacker83]

@@TheCattledog2 So does 17 championships chief.

[@SSJRome]

Russ was absolutely horrible this season and decided to deflect blame to not being given a chance lol the chances he had he bricked bank shots and sent the ball into the 3rd row like a free t-shirt smh turnovers turnovers turnovers and airballing 5ft jumpers I could go on and on smh Lakers need to get rid of this man asap

[@dexxterthatguyy8180]

He had maybe the lowest turnovers this season then he had his whole career you sound dumb asf. His shooting wasn’t good but everyone knows he’s not a shooter he’s a slasher. The blame is on Vogel and AD if anything. This was about the dumbest comment on KZbin today I’ve seen

[@Atrain1349]

“Like a free tee shirt” I’m dead 😂

[@lildzig4825]

nah man, when he shoots 4/11 and has 6 turnovers its vogel fault, cmon now

[@IMSLIMEFR]

No cap lakers fan slow

[@brandonkerg8282]

Nothing has changed everyone just wants to acknowledge it now because he's on lebron's team he led his team in every stat except points

[@vintagemonte]

5:43 Stephen A. deff be watching his boy Skip😂😂😂

[@la82417]

Never takes accountability ever always blames others around him I gave this guy a chance and wanted him to succeed and get that chip but man it’s been frustrating yeah he’s not the only one to blame but dam

[@blackcrow9231]

Russ saying he didn’t get to “play his game” is comedy. Russ has never played winning basketball. Vogel trying to have him adjust his role was a favor to Russ. I know how you feel at @LA824 when he was in Houston I wished they had kept cp3 but since Russ was there I tried to see his good points. I couldn’t. Even in a season he played semi well in.

[@20k200]

Y’all are so stupid. Why should Westbrook be the ONLY one to change his game but other players didn’t have to change their game? Westbrook is the only one being asked to do stuff that nobody else is being asked to do.

[@stevejobs8751]

It's clearly not Westbrook's fault but I have noticed that he is failing to evolve his game as he gets older. Most players, even MJ, realized their athleticism wouldn't last forever so they developed a post up game or a better jump shot. Russ is still playing the same as he did in year one

[@kingyankee23]

This is the reason why LeBron and those players longevity is unmatched

[@99cent_99]

No way y’all call watch Westbrook miss open layups/dunks & hit top of back board when he’s trying the Timmy bank shot & say it’s not his fault. What other player In there career has hit the top of the back board that much let alone one season😂

[@whitehaven80]

D Wade is a perfect example. He came in explosive af, but after the injuries, started playing a totally different style. You have to constantly adapt

[@devontecropes8442]

Not his fault 🤦🏾‍♂️ he had more turnovers then made baskets as your starting point guard that definitely doesn’t help

[@Fearseblack]

@@whitehaven80 thank you and wade was light-years better than Westbrook in his prime. Wade couldn't shoot 3s either but he could post up and developed a reliable midrange

[@echgabriel7925]

Victim mentality instead of Mamba mentality it’s a shame Russ u was one my favs my g sad to see u go down like this.

[@dwalkeradz]

Has anyone EVER said Vogel had a problem with Westbrook? I mean, he just didn't play well. That's plain and simple. He wasn't a good fit and it seems refused to tailor his game to fit the needs of the team. Westbrook is going to be on his 5th team in five years I believe. The teams he plays for isn't always the problem. It can absolutely be the man in the mirror.

[@majorgreen6423]

Yes, the was a "source" that said Russ was "defiant" to Vogel asking him to come off the bench.

[@dwalkeradz]

@@majorgreen6423 How is that having a problem with Westbrook? He wanted to come off the bench, deservedly so. Westbrook's play correlated with that. Doing what's best for the team doesn't equate to having a problem. Westbrook had the problem because he was subbed and benched for multiple forth quarters.

[@WrestlingIsReal649]

Westbrick doesn’t know how to take responsibility for his play that why he never won a ring smh 😭😭😭😭

[@user-xv1sr3uy7p]

I think it also has to do with, that he plays zero defense, has no handle & has no jump shot at all whatsoever lmao

[@adriandantedanosos4146]

And he's a talented player. He keeps wasting it. I hate when great players don't win rings. I WAS SO HAPPY when Dirk won a chip in 2011. Russ deadass needs to come off the bench if he has any chance of getting that ring he must win

[@macl600]

He is never gonna win a ring 😂

[@adriandantedanosos4146]

@@macl600 with this attitude i agree

[@petermoon6559]

"Highest Paid Player in LA Lakers" I would be embarassed to death if I were him. He got some guts I'd give him that.

[@s3dghost]

Lol yeah like you would be...

[@sportspsp]

Only reason why we talk about the lakers because they’re a storied franchise, all the stars they’ve accumulated, LA and so much more.

[@99HockeyDad99]

What about the Celtics then?

[@sportspsp]

@@99HockeyDad99 I’m talking at this point with the Lakers. Other than those reasons, why else should we talk about the Lakers?

[@2quann]

Watching Russell at a press conference is like a comedy sketch now. You know you will end up laughing.

[@misters4022]

This man more concerned about sending champagne bottles then winning chips...meanwhile if you going to a funeral and you were teammates with kobe, he wouldve asked you if you still playing tonight 😂

[@zachwhitlow4]

Love the subtle s/o to Undisputed when he brought up the blooper reels

[@JohnDoe-415]

Westbrook has the definition of a “Victim Mentality”.

[@juliusperseus8612]

Yup. Dude is so feminine lol People who think, it's "Being tuff" to behave like him, have serious problems. All these years of being unaccountable. yet he Always wanna talk to reporters If he "feels" that he was the Victim of something. Other than that : "Next Question". smh

[@kgb4756]

@@juliusperseus8612 bro please stfu you sound slow you act like he doesn’t know that he hasn’t had a great season stfu

[@hatakeanime1254]

Facts

[@cash22brown75]

Every year Westbrook rocks the baby things don’t turn out right. Maybe he should stop doing that to see if things would work out.😂😂😂

[@raythomas2187]

Maybe it's just me, but looking at Westbrook's time in the NBA, he has never been a team player. When the Thunder traded Hardin, they should have gotten rid of Westbrook instead. I believe keeping Westbrook instead of Hardin cost the Thunder any chance of an NBA Finals appearance.

[@user-ew1xu4wq4k]

People saying he threw Vogel under the bus? They asked him about their relationship. The question was about that. So thats why he said ‘idk what his issue was with me’. Because hes being honest. There was an issue.

[@mr.makeitdowhatitdo7779]

Exactly. They find a dude to blame for the lakers every year. They yelling no accountability but in okc, hou, and wizards after a tough loss he took all the blame. On the lakers hes the 3rd option thats on AD and bron . Yet he lead in every category for that team .

[@socalsp3]

@@mr.makeitdowhatitdo7779 he just lead in turnovers

[@00Murdock]

@@mr.makeitdowhatitdo7779 watch Russ avergae a triple double next year on another team. This is what I hate about LA fans, we’re too toxic. This isn’t even Russ’s fault

[@BostonBori92]

Maybe they asked that question because Russ has already previously thrown shots a Vogel? Or did we all forget when Vogel benchced him for sucking and Russ said "Im a star i play in 4th quarters" "If im not in the game then thats the coach's decison" yall can sit here and defend him all you want but the media will continue to have a field day with this guy for as long as he continues to not care to be self aware when hes talking to them If they ask you about your relationship think why that specific question is being asked did they ask AD and LeBron that?then respond correctly and properly not HONESTLY cusz HONESTLY theres obviously an issue but when its between you the 2 scapegoats who you think ppl are gonna hate on? Did Vogel say anything about russ personally? Nah did he get asked questions about Russ im sure but hes a professional and yall on here defending a grown man for not acting like a professional adult

[@user-ew1xu4wq4k]

@@BostonBori92 bro he said ‘idk what his issue was with me’. He kept it real and just answered honestly. Cos he wants to. Do ya’ll prefer for a player to just lie and give fake answers? It was obvious there was an issue because of how VOGEL USED HIM. He didnt use him right at points during the season. Thats why they were asking about their relationship. And things got leaked too. Forget the media. You people. The fans. Just blindly follow everything the media says and promotes. And just blindly attack Russ no matter what. Its so funny how quiet everyone was for the last few weeks when he went on a consistent run of great games and performances. Its really funny actually. It was quiet af. And now once again its loud when its time to hate. Ridiculous man. Ya’ll were destroying him in february yet barely gave him credit for coming through that and ending the season well through march. No credit. No justice.

[@Big803Joe]

Russ’s confidence is long gone.

[@tristancampbell4941]

"It's funny you should say that." -Bully McGuire When y'all have been bashing him the entire season and making us hear it every game😂.

[@MindfulAttraction2.0]

don't know why coach hates me man. It's like ok sure; he wants me to be good at basketball and I'm just not. But like, can't he just look past that and love me for me?"

[@MegaZack61]

Like I send him a bottle of champagne and he still benches, sure I play trash but that champagne was expensive!

[@solglow2359]

Lmao! Thank you ESPN. That was beautiful how the beat dropped and the Russell Westbrook lowlights played @ the 4:22 mark right after Stephen A just expressed so smoothly how weak Westbrook's season was. Shout out to the engineer for this work of art.

[@elmono6247]

As an athlete I would imagine it’s difficult speaking to the media. It’s an art. You can’t be too honest and have to answer questions diplomatically. Then they call you fake if you sound like a robot. Idk how they do it lol.

[@Hiluxtaco]

Preach, Stephen A. !!

[@Murali_bala13]

Russ epitomizes losing while padding stats and Caruso epitomizes winning without populating the score board... Guess who Lakers decided to keep and who to let go and at what price!!????

[@tyexe32]

@@jaydenmcghie9569 defensively yes all time no but give him time

[@Jeffreynelius]

I love Russ, always will. But I wish he had stayed in DC. Also, he may be hitting a point in his career where basketball isn’t as much of a focus as it used to be, might be feeling more like a job than ever to him. Who knows though…

[@100spurs]

@5:45 talking about Skip’s bloopers on Undisputed lmao

[@romeomonteverde]

Russ seems to be a nice guy, but his game just has not evolved. He hasn't developed a mid range, a 3. I mean Mj even developed his midrange despite having a really bad 3pointer,but at that time, they never really thought much about the 3. He shouldn't be blamed too much. The Lakers should know what they were getting. Russ has never evolved, heck his close range sucked so much this year even, but they still took him and gutted the team. They could've had Buddy Hield or even Demar. It's not his fault that his contract sucks as well that's why it's hard to move him. His game sucked this year sure, but the fault lies with the front office.

[@2timesigm]

You're wrong, Westbrook used to have a good mid-range at the free throw with the pull up until about 3yrs ago.

[@ryuk-grimreaper]

Bro, MJ 3 pointer is not bad, percentage wise LBJ is just 2 % higher at the time they haven't thought about 3s.

[@andred5048]

D.rose evolved also

[@lildude28ful]

@@2timesigm Facts I was bouta say his Midrange stop and pop was lethal in OKC.

[@the757general2]

MJ wasn't bad a 3 pointers. He just played in an era that didn't require great players to need 3 pointers to be successful. Nowadays, all good players are required to be able to knock down 3s even centers.

[@musafawundu6718]

Steven A Smith is probably the biggest supporter of Russell Westbrook in the media who has much influence. He is actually giving him constructive criticism, while others are ridiculing him, which Stephen A never does. I hope that Russell Westbrook listens to Stephen A.

[@LThr-gh4yg]

Stephen A does give constructive criticism...js

[@redcupangola8847]

Curtis and Linda Rambis face kills me everytime 🤣🤣🤣

[@trevorhandberry2158]

They got Keyshawn on the panel?! SMH. No unbiased takes or analysis to be found when this man is around. No sir. 😂

[@FaceFamous]

🤣

[@vsha89]

Facts

[@ComicsLamar]

“Russ was just asked a question, what was he suppose to say?” -Key’s response to every Russ criticism.

[@sg-duwap_yt8209]

Lebron just said yesterday that he didn’t have any expectations but I knew nobody in the media would say anything about it .

[@malik_rasyid]

They did dummy

[@markgraves2192]

Stephen A spot on with this one! 💯💯💯

[@anttalkhoops5191]

Westbrook never can take any blame

[@sbaby-nv1dd]

Nah they did my man dirty with the clip at 1:13 lmaooo

[@SheriffCheese]

Ey yo man the way he says "You can't say dat" in 3:10 is so funny idk why.

[@UnrulyRebel-hd2pl]

Someone need to do a compilation of reaction from Vogel everytime russ shoots a brick or make a turnover trust me it's hilarious 😂 look at Vogel face everytime 🤣

[@dc_galaxy1416]

Media: " We've given Russ a pass for those triple double in losing efforts. " Today's media: "Gives him a pass." I'm just saying this has been the worst season by Russ individually. Don't give him a pass. It's not totally his fault. But he did NOT help the situation.

[@sbdent.4321]

Who gave him a pass

[@JC-hl2ho]

LeBron AD & Russ all adopted that smug energy and deflected the blame from themselves all season. All great players but it’s a bad look for them 👎🏽

[@airgordon99]

LeBron consistently takes blame for things so idk what you're talking about

[@Akniy]

@@airgordon99 yeah in an alternative universe

[@tailoredfor831]

Lol... He threw the ball over the backboard on a layup line???!!? 🤣😂🤣🤣😂😆😆😆🥺... This gotta be the funniest thing I heard so far about him...

[@Grim_reapercy]

Fun fact: Westbrook lead the lakers in these stats Assist 550 Rebounds 580 Steals 75 FTs made 266 Double doubles 28 Triple doubles 10 Was second in points 1441

[@50stangcam34]

Fun facts because he only missed 2-3games this season that is his best stat playing 79-80 games other than that he was horrible should have been coming off the bench

[@jonathanharvey7940]

@@50stangcam34 yeah he actually played unlike ad and Lebron he played majority of the games

[@bobbyesteban6741]

It's weird you didn't list his turnovers and shooting percentage.

[@devontecropes8442]

How tf was he second in points and he played 20 more games than the leading scorer 😭😭😭😭

[@hatakeanime1254]

Literally means nothing

[@obamanyoutubetookmychannel3560]

Westbrick made $44 million to average like a player coming off the bench Westbrick is the second highest paid NBA player in the league after steph curry

[@Grim_reapercy]

He put up all star numbers💀

[@blank8376]

Don’t ever disrespect Tyler Herro

[@blank8376]

Don’t ever disrespect Tyler Herro

[@HB-ih9qp]

what bench player is put up 17/8/8

[@devontecropes8442]

@@HB-ih9qp yeah on 44% from the field and 29% From 3 🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️ he also lead the league in turnovers by a lot

[@tjsmith3046]

Pelinker, Georger, Kember 😂

[@eddy5097]

Russ grew up a laker fan his heart was in this I know Lakers not making the playoffs isn't Westbrook's fault It's the Lakers fault and their fans

[@selfishstockton6123]

How is it the fans fault? They didn’t play 🙄

[@eddy5097]

@@selfishstockton6123 i partially wrote that to trigger ppl lol but the fanbase is acting dumb blaming him for everything

[@rashadsmith6911]

This is why Stephen A is the GOAT. He gave a real take. Westbrook blew this season to get the coach fired. Shame on you "Russ the Bust".

[@kup4ever]

He the GOAT at giving his opinion? Lol ok

[@realamerican8069]

Lmao stop it!

[@rashadsmith6911]

Stephen A stated facts...

[@EEman-mx8mg]

"Everytime I think he can't embarrass himself any worse he one ups me" 😆😆😁

[@user-ew1xu4wq4k]

I swear the place with the worst basketball knowledge is youtube comments

[@tseitsang8405]

it's when people are standing on their feet, holding their breath moments, and you turn the ball over or miss a layup/dunk that people will remember most.

[@AliFrankTheTank]

4:10 and they LOSS those games 😂😂😂😂 Epic

[@angelocervantes4950]

Theyre coming up with too many excuses: westbrook, injuries, age.

[@user-uh7mb3jb3t]

Humility that's all I have to say

[@MambaBreezy24]

As much as I wanted to defend Russ, the "I had no expectations" comment was just too much. He's literally from around the area, he knows the Lakers are all about championships and nothing else. That was unacceptable.

[@dredagr848]

Russ actually turned the ball over in a layup line 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@suop97]

Maybe when you shoot like you partially blind the coach wont really connect with you 🤷‍♂️

[@ThereGoRone]

SAS tripped me out when he was talking about him shooting.. hitting the backboard

[@AD28197]

After the past six seasons, I'm sympathising with KD and any other all star caliber teammates Westbrook has had as well as coaches.

[@thekingbradable]

Russ: “I was nice to the coach so I need to play”

[@cenanation123456]

5:45 reference to undisputed, they be showing the westbrook blooper reels on that show

[@GreatestManAlive]

Vogel wanted to bench Westbrook. Front office would not allow him because it would lower his trade value.

[@mhairsto24]

5:30 mark is classic. 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Lee-oj3ro]

Before the season started I said: this looks like a good idea, but in my gut I knew you could not have to major power houses on the same team. It needs to be Westbroook as the star and other players to assist. That's when Westbrook thrives. The days when he had Steven Adams to assist, he was unstoppable. Steven Adams propped him up like how Pippin and Rodman propped up Michael. He is not a good fit here.

[@Hoangson-fc5eb]

Why you benched me?? I sent you a bottle of Champagne. 😂😂😂😂

[@BILLY_BO]

THIS WAS HILARIOUS

[@MoonMoon-fx1op]

The more I hear him talk, the more I don't blame KD leaving OKC

[@VanixX-he7jz]

Facts this man averaged a triple double for 3 seasons and won mvp he’s a very good player 2016 - 2019 he was a top 10 player

[@dwalkeradz]

I know you're not saying Westbrook is still that player who was basically stat padding for 3 years straight?!

[@anklebreaka03]

this man has zero self awareness and has the accountability of a child. Really embarrassing for a grown man considered a superstar to behave like this.

[@stuffsomedumb5665]

If Frank had said thank you they’d be the number one seed right now.

[@817fredo3]

Ha

[@Boltbacker83]

Russ is extremely immature. "Did i tell you about how i sent him and his wife champagne?" like dude stop.

[@re11o]

It’s not the fact that he’s getting too much blame it’s the fact that he’s not accepting it🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️

[@jmeuwujy2086]

Excellent point!

[@BossDini]

Steven A you just said frank should be fired but Russ say something he crazy

[@whitenoisejack]

Russ: "Well, I sent him some champagne." Vogel: "Well, actually, I took that personal."

[@iandonnello5070]

The Press Conference referenced in question was actually about 22 mins, and throughout he said he didn't have the best season / the result was not what he wanted from himself. Stephen A and Russ agree that it could have been a better season for his play. I think it's fair that Russ and Frank didn't see eye to eye in ways we did not see. Regardless, I will for one say that Russ could have had a better season also, maybe tweak some of the rough edges, and I hope he can turn it around somehow;

[@PatrickStarfist]

He ended up this way because he refuse to fix around the edge. This is WB till the league say enough of him

[@dwalkeradz]

At this point, I highly doubt it. He's too headstrong and I think values his skills, despite him being on an obvious decline. It's a shame that he's basically become a journeyman. 5 teams in 5 years. Superstars don't get moved like that.

[@mjdbaga]

He said he averaged a triple double last season and wasn't able to do that this season and so that's why he it "wasn't the best season" for him. He's always so focused on him individually than them as a team. Stop it.

[@iandonnello5070]

@@mjdbaga He mentioned this detail re the triple double once and said he had a hard time looking at the season differently bc he had different expectations of himself given that track record - that's what he said about it vs. looking at his own stats. What I'm describing is the full 22 min time beyond this one clip in the video and the one you indicated here. He also said he should have shot better been better could have adjusted better, and that he's gonna try to figure it out in the offseason. It's possible this season was a wake up call; I know stuff has been said to him before this season about things. But I just see next season as the time when he will make or break based on these reflections and I do sincerely hope he can turn it around by dealing with the rough edges in his game and orient to the game that no longer serve him

[@iandonnello5070]

@@dwalkeradz Yeah I agree this is who he has been and that fact doesn't make it look promising he'll shift; I'm interested to see what unfolds next season after this one - this one is by far the worst he's ever had on a team and individually and I'm curious to see how he reacts

[@MattTheDreamer7199]

Y'all put a ball dominant guard next to a Point Forward and expected them to be Kareem and Magic? I don't like stupid NBA fans.

[@kesjmarwashington4681]

SAS HAS SERIOUS ISSUES...

[@mikethedancer3541]

Russell u are not to blame this just wasn't the right team for u Your timing is coming Keep Winning🏀🏀🏀 God bless you 🙏🏽

[@back2back379]

He’s always full of excuses. Blames others, self praises and rests on his laurels, attempts to garner sympathy by involving his family. He’s one of those guys who make excuses and then says “I’m not making any excuses.”

[@727Burgboy]

the fact there's four other players who turned the ball over more than he did on avg and then the difference between him being 5th & say Stephy curry is less than 1 but none of these other players are catching the heat like he is truly speaks volumes.

[@milosmitic2071]

ESPN really hates this man..its ridiculous

[@Rudeman69]

Like said Russell Westbrook takes no accountability. He blames everyone else for his bad play instead saying he has to get better.

[@nytewindz]

Yeah Russ, you are the type of guy to say you did something as a genuine gesture of kindness, yet you bring it up when you didn't get the expected response. It's like saying "I'm a humble person"

[@ShutThePuck]

The champagne story is one of the most bizarre thing I've ever heard a professional athlete say to excuse their terrible performances throughout the season.

[@BoxstateThump]

This got me weak about hitting the side of the backboard

[@ismailyusuf355]

If he was tryna be “nice” to frank v and not want anyone to know why mention it in the press conference

[@alcozar5905]

I often disagree with Stephen A, but on this point he is correct. WestBrook is a trash basketball he deserved to benched his turnovers were worse than a 12 year old.

[@brandoisrael3155]

You do realize he’s been the same player for years high turnover guy with absolutely a terrible outside game.

[@jaylenflanagan1295]

Dude sucks

[@LeonCook34]

First time me and Stephen A agree on something

[@Chitownmadematt]

6:00 WORST SEASON OF CAREER

[@rolondolucas784]

This disrespect for russ is crazy.

[@kobewalker8633]

5:07 this is priceless

[@fatehfini5856]

Russ is the type of guy to get in trouble in middle school but blame everyone else he needs to man up and own up to his own mistakes

[@obamanyoutubetookmychannel3560]

$44 million a year for a player who is rank top 48 scorer in the NBA wow, get rid of him

[@illynatic]

Who would take that contract?

[@hatakeanime1254]

@@illynatic no one is🤣🤣🤣

[@OptimusTOM]

Westbrook is delusional.

[@Gregdagawd32]

As soon as SAS turns on his front I know he’s going to say something dumb. I wish he would be more authentic

[@putsombacononit760]

Russ you were garbage this year, nobody is talking about your character and personality outside of the job that you get paid 44 MILLION TO DO. Own up to it that you were bad, and move on to next season.

[@malcolmhawkins1998]

I need someone to explain the Rambis situation. Why are they involved in basketball operations?