This dude is the best PG for one simple reason: killer instinct. He's going to go at you everytime he's on the court and plays with 120% effort. Finally learned to incorporate his agression into his game.
This dude has it all from an athleticism standpoint. He is fast, changes direction so quickly, strong, great balance and body-control, has a high motor and very explosive vertically. I think MVP rose had all these attributes, and was better with the acrobatic finishes in the paint, but even when rose was healthy he didn't have the same motor and endurance that westbrook shows on a nightly basis.
This is the best version of Westbrook. He was almost perfect player in this season. I just wish he have worked more on his jumper early in his career. He would've been the goat.
Amazing killer-attack game, obviously these are highlights but Russell can turn it on in the blink of an eye, so yeah I'll call that explosive. At this level of play and ability it's just a matter of preference when deciding which of today's best G/PG you want on your team. He destroys defenses and opposition's positioning, so it's not just about him scoring but he creates a scramble on the floor where Durant can also expose and capitalize. Thunder are a dangerous team to face in the playoffs.
if godly basketball aliens who have mastered the game visited earth to play a 5on5 for the fate of our species, I would count on Russell as the starting point guard
You can criticize the way he plays and if he shoots it too much, but you can't question his intensity and fearlessness when attacking the rim. Love this guy and how hard he plays
Everyone who says Westbrook sucks, take a look at the stats for the season: 27.1 PPG, 9.6 APG, 7.5 RPG. Thats only 5 points less that steph curry's PPG, not to mention 4 more assists and 3 more rebounds. Westbrook is a beast, and should win da mvp..
If you look closely when we drives to the basket, it's all balls of feet no heel. Allows him to use all muscles especially the vmo and no joints. Only time he uses heel is when he's about to jump or stops. If you practice that while getting as low and extending, and strengthening the quads, glutes, hamstrings and hips anyone can be explosive as him
how he plays is very similar to how rose used to play.. he just uses his body more, less floaters and man, that and1 screams... even when no contacts he screams and1... love it tho
Second best player in this League ain't nobody is as athletic and as explosive on him. When he's driving to the basket get outta the way. Top Players so far Curry Westbeast George Lbj
He's actually about 6'4.5, 6'5. When he entered the league he was about 6'3 or at least masquerading. He stood next to D. Rose and Curry when they played and he could see the top of their heads.
+Sm00th SiLkin His measurements are 6'2". 25 w/o shoes 6'3".5 w/ shoes. Rose also said that he was around 6'2" w/ shoes. But yeah Westbrook is big compared to most point guards
