There’s a PROBLEM with these 4 NBA Players... 

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Russ’ lack of self-awareness is his biggest problem. He refuses to change the way he plays the game. When you’re a part of an organisation like the Lakers who are “championship or bust” every season especially with LeBron on the team, you have to take accountability for your poor performances. Unfortunately, he doesn’t ever do that and his poor play demoralises the rest of his team.

I was not aware of how much of a liability Brooks was for Memphis. I wonder what do the coaches see or get out of him to be getting that many shots.

This is Russ' last chance to prove that he can still play. There is a real, legit chance that Westbrook could be out of the league next off-season, whether a trade from the Lakers happens or not. He could legit be the next Allen Iverson with the way his career is winding down. An unwillingness to accept a lesser role plus being oblivious to the fact that they are not what they used to be. With the way the first 3 games have gone, it's not looking promising.

Horrible basketball IQ by Westbrook. Instead of using the clock to their advantage he attempted a jump shot early in the shot clock also there's no Laker players inside the paint for a possible offensive rebound.

Sad thing about it. Westbrook had a nice mid range & made his free throws and layups. He really declined smh

The fact that this channel hasn't reached at least the 1 million subscriber mark is absolutely absurd. I always look forward to Andy's uploads and love what he covers.

Westbrook's game has always been reliant on his physicality and explosiveness. Now he's lost it, his weaknesses are so much more aparent. I don't see him developing a jump shot or increasing his awareness overnight. That makes me think of Vince Carter, who became a really good three point shooter later in his career. But again, I can't imagine Westbrook having the commitment or even self analysis to do something like that.

Mans really said Teeus Jones😂

Yo that Harden Simmons trade is the worst in history!! Both teams lost!! And both will suffer in the end!! No chips for either one!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

They should just do to Westbrook what they did to Luol Deng If he shows up… just don’t play him

I think one of the biggest issues with Westbrook rn is just the fact that he starts every season injured. This dates back to his last years in OKC, even his short stints in Houston and Washington. Idk why he continues to do this when you see a player like Dame who took an entire year off to seriously take care of himself, then comes back playing at the same MVP level. I guess there's just levels to committing to greatness. keep on your grind Andy, you inspire me to stay on mine.

Green is overrated, sure but to say he is useless is a reach because he has no problems being support and passing the ball to better players, his defense may had slide over the years but he still puts up real defense none the less, not that fake hustle shit Russ be doing. I'd 100 percent believe if green was swapped with Russ that the Lakers would no doubt get into the playoffs last season at bare min.

Even without that punch, it would have been stupid for the Warriors to extend Draymond Green since his playstyle will *NOT* age well.

Ben Simmons Exploded 4 pts Sighs 😤 6 fouls😂😂😂😂😂 That Was Savage😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

I truly believe IF he came off the bench and just steamrolled to the basket 95% of the time and took 12 shots a game, he could be a final piece on any contender including the Lakers but that's a big if 😎.

I remember when I tried to tell people 3-4 years ago that Steph was better than Russ and people swore it was cause of Currys team. They really swore up and down that Russ was better. Now curry got 4 rings and Westbrook bout to be out the league because of his attitude.

I know his athleticism has declined, but am I the only one who’s noticed he doesn’t appear as conditioned? He was like steph curry, always had great conditioning probably did a lot of cardio but he seems just gassed 24/7. Even in Washington two years ago he had the same energy he had in OKC.

Great commentary Andy. I was not aware of the Simmons left hand/right hand thing. At least that makes some possible sense of his awkward shot attempts, and his seeming fear of shooting.. He's positively graceful other than that.

Anthony Davis is the actual problem for the Lakers. It's easy to pile on. Sure Westbrook is bad but a supposed top 10 player in AD is playing like trash.

I can forgive many of Westbrook’s shortcomings. His lack of basketball IQ is not one of them. He plays with the heart of Allen Iverson and the brain of Ricky Davis.

Westbrook has aged about 20 years in the face since last season 😳😳

I remember watching a game with russ on the break. He used to be lightning fast from end to end. Now he just seemed to be running super hard but not going anywhere..

He pinky swore he would change 😔

Russ’s downfall will be worse than AI’s

7:09 As an organization, they can tell Green, "next time we hear about you getting in fights, we're just going to call the police and let them sort it out."

Problem with these players? I feel their ego and unwilling to change is the issue.

Russ needs a change of scenery. That's it. If he can't make the adjustment, I can see him go down in the same path as Allen Iverson whose career ended terribly because of the inability to adjust. If I'm Ben Simmons, I would definitely switch to my natural right hand since he is one actually and I've seen evidence of that by seeing pics of him signing autographs using his right hand.

I was at that preseason Game when Russell was benched. Saw him leave the game mid 1st qtr and looked pretty frustrated tbh he didn’t seem to be injured.

The trumpets in the beginning of Andy’s Videos and “*sigh* alrigh i didn’t wanna make this video” are the most iconic sounds in YT basketball😂😂

I realized dreymond was a system player his entire career. He wouldn’t be a hall of famer on a bad team. Without Steph and klay he looked awful

People are finally saying green was a product of the system? I could have told you that way back when they won their first chip

Love your videos!!

The coach actually let pat Beverley play one-one offense. The 0-3 start is not all Westbrook tbh.

The "no russ no" will be on the internet forever. This guy literally thinks he's like Jordan out there, and he's just not anymore

8:33 “tee-us jones”😂😂 love you Andy😂

Wastebrick needs some time to realize himself have to change his initial role. He’s no longer what he used to be. Here are some examples of players who didn’t realize the decline in themselves. Carmelo Anthony, for example, he was a superstar who could score 30 pts in a game if he wanted to, however, as he aged, he was not able to score in a efficient way and his defense was getting worse as well but he still thought himself a superstar, a team leader. Therefore, he couldn’t receive an offer even a minimum contract. After few seasons of the reflection, he came back to the court with a new mindset and he was willing to play as a role player in the team. Dwight Howard, another example, he’s been to lots of different teams after his failure in Los Angeles. He, however, still won a chip with the Lakers and he actually made a contribution to that lakers’ success. Wastebrick is at the situation where he haven’t known his decline. But I think he is more struggled than Melo and Dwight cuz he can’t hit the jumper and play good defense either.

Dillon Brooks is like Will Barton but less efficient 😆

Lmao, Andy calling Russ a "COMPLETE JOKE OF A PLAYER" LOVE IT!

Well for Simmons, that switching from right to left hand it will affect his shooting and all. Just like a pitcher in baseball, you must be pure right/left handed to show the full potential of your arm in pitches

Great content as always andy.

I think you're a little harsh on Draymond Green's game. It's true his offensive game has deteriorated to at times unplayable on the court, but he's still a great passer, a great screener, and his synergy with Steph and Klay is unmatched. His defense is still superb. Having an effective Green on the court elevates both team offense and defense. The season just started and the Warriors are slacking on defense, as does he, but I expect that to turn around comes mid season. I fully expect him remain in Golden State beyond this season.

With the first 3 games of the season , it’s absolutely not very promising for Russell Westbrook but it’s truly going to be his last season in the NBA even with the Lakers for that matter to prove if he’s still got it offensively We all know that he’s not the same player he was in OKC that’s for sure

Draymond Green would have been the perfect player the Nets needed! Too bad he can’t get along with KD tho…

Westbrook's struggles should not be a surprise to anyone. He has never been a good shooter, and has been terribly inconsistent for the most part of his career. The triple-double, as it is for everyone, is not always indicative of a efficient play. He proved me right when I was telling anyone who wanted to talk about Westbrook, that OKC would be better off with a classic point guard. OKCs record percentage improved the first year he was gone.

Thank god someone finally called out Brooks. The number of podcasts I listen to that still praise him is insane to me. And I'm talking smart podcasters too. For some reason they ignore all statistical evidence as long as a player looks like he's playing hard.

Simmons is still doing good, some of the fouls called were really cheap. He is not a scorer even in Philly, i believe everything will improve after 10 games

It's kinda poetic to see the Nets crash and burn and having Ben Simmons on this roster is straight karma. The Nets downfall will be a celebration for Houston as they practically OWN Brooklyn's future thanks to that Harden trade. As for Draymond - it's safe to say that without Steph and Klay he's just another guy and the extensions on Poole and Andrew Wiggins pretty much sealed his fate at Golden State - if he wants to stay, he needs to take a huge pay cut and no other team will meet his salary demands. And then, there's Westbrook - a lost cause indeed. The worst of all for the Lakers is that they're stuck with him unless they want to gut their future even further by adding the 2027 and 2029 1st round picks (the only valuable thing the Lakers have apart from LeBron and AD, but even their trade value is sketchy due to age/health) in any trade package involving Westbrook (even if they do it for say Buddy Hield and Myles Turner, they won't win the championship anyway). Thus the Lakers have to concede that this season will be a wash and to wait for the next offseason when Westbrook's contract will be off their books anyway.

What about Pat Bev? I was actually expecting something from his "I was in the finals, they were not" remark.

People need to start holding LeBron accountable. He created this team, he wanted Russ, and no one blames him. He gets a pass every time when he's the real reason Lakers are in their current situation

Interesting. Wasn't expecting Brooks here, guessed all the others 😁

Imagine all 4 players in this video improving with their teams

I like the public domain songs you use lol

Athleticism is always the first thing to go. You see it with every player who uses their athleticism to their advantage, they don't really have any other game, that's the problem with Westbrook. He's never really been a great shooter or player, he was just very athletic and could get away with a lot of those shortcomings because of it. but now that his athleticism is diminished, he's trash.

Simmons actually right-handed? Is that hot off the press, hadn't heard that one

hey Andy, @ 5:45 you use the term "gypped" and just FYI that's considered offensive love the channel, have a great day

Usually I agree with what u say and honestly I still do.. but as long as u can admit that it’s the same thing for Dennis Rodman or even Ben Wallace… they played their roles into the hall of fame and Draymond will do the same

Hope you make a new video about him if he keeps up his progress from the past two games. He’s been great coming off the bench.

I've been saying since OKC days that Russ isn't a PG. He can't be the one making decisions and controlling the flow. He should be off-ball, running the wing, slashing and cutting. Like how Warriors use Andrew Wiggins. Russ would probably avg more points that way anyway. Too late now tho. Now even Lebron can't reel him in and keep him under control.

Sad thing if Russ was humble enough he would try adjust his play style to help the Lakers,(maybe come off the bench)but the dude is too stubborn to try, he'll probably end up playing in China within the next few years lol.

The fucking "down on his luck" blues music killing me! LMMFAO 💀💀

Russ's biggest issue is his horrible decision making and his unwillingness to change and acknowledge it. Draymond definitely declining but the whole issue was covered pretty well on inside by chuck and them lol. Fights happen all the time, the video was just leaked.

Ben Simmons exploded for 4 points and 6 fouls 😂😂😂

Lmao at the Tyus jones name pronunciation

I do believe Draymond is more valuable then you think just as much as Andre iguadala. Stats aren’t everything there’s a system to everything and he is a very smart person. He definitely benefits the warriors. His teammates all stand for him

Ben Simmons is still playing like he's still like a rookie.

I don’t understand how Rus been in the league and never developed a Shoot, like In this era you gotta be able to Shoot. Rus is gonna be like Mello a few years ago but he may not get another chance

It’s tough with dray because he’s becoming a liability on the court but his leadership and iq on and off court is irreplaceable.

I would send him home to collect money watching at home on the couch. At this point his mere presence is toxic to the vibe and mental state of the team. 90% his fault. He must go

Nah developing a competent stroke is crazy

When you hear those trumpets, you know these players are in big trouble and their careers might be over sooner than they think

"...they´re all playing for contenders, except for the Lakers..." that one hurt 🤣

Russell Westbrook's game reading was never that bright early on Durant kept him under lid at OKC, then once Durant left OKC needed a star and focal point so they let him do whatever and built him up. it got to his head and he got totally shown up in Lakers when ball IQ is actually required and there's no one there to cover for him

Draymond Green want Max Contract Extension 🤣😂🤣

hi Andy. nice video as usual. I agree about Dillon Brooks, he should focus on the court and helping his team instead of trash talking or talking in general. Draymond is Draymond, but he was and will always be a solid asset of the Warriors. Regarding Westbrook, he's finally defending!!! If the Lakers have good shooters, Russell should only worry about assists and defense. His ego is legendary, but if he was elsewhere (ie: not in L.A) he would have bounced back very early. Imagine everyone everywhere trash talking you on a daily basis, this will affect you for sure. We are talking about human beings not superman or a robot, so I hope the media and the so called analysts can give him some space and leave him alone. Finally, Simmons didn't arrive at Brooklyn as a top tier shooter, he came as a top defensive point forward. The problem with the Nets is the amazingly low contribution from their bench, check the 5 games stats. Also, the overall defense is .... let's say that I didn't see any proper defense except some efforts from Simmons himself. In addition, Simmons is still adjusting to the system, he has 2 ball dominant teammates in Durant and Kyrie, a underperforming bench and a team playing kind of chaotic basketball. And we should always remember that this guy is a big kid, somehow immature but with an amazing talent. He needs guidance and encouragement, and he hasn't found any yet, and Durant and Kyrie can't help him in this particular issue if you now what I mean. Let's say he is with the Spurs or the Warriors or the Raptors, the system and culture would have helped him to the extreme. But with the Nets, alongside Durant and Kyrie? With the current team? I'm afraid he'll get worse on a daily basis. Anyway, as a summary, Brooks is a liability who needs to shut up and help his team, Aquaman should smack him every now and then to keep him focused. Westbrook needs to lower his ego and neglect everything surrounding that got to his mind and focus on helping the team win, especially that his team is not promising and needs him badly. Simmons requires help, guidance and strong personalities around him or he will crash. Finally, no worries about Draymond or the Warriors, everything will be fine. Thanks Andy, and as always, see you next time with another good video. My Sincere Regards,

I thought it was LeBron who wanted Westbrook as his teammate. Careful who you wish for. Maybe LeBron signed the extension as penance. Westbrook's playing days are over, he and the other Lakers don't realize it yet.

Dylan Brooks and Draymond Green are not important because they are talented superstars! they have a great value as enforcers and leaders! game changers they are like what Rodman use to be for the bulls, you can't look at their stats and simply get rid of them, they have other ways to contribute

Green is a smart and great player. He does all the small things the team needs. If I was the warriors I would keep him

Thanks Andy. Everyone always on me about draymond greens skill set when I say he’s not a third star just a great ROLE player for defence nothing else and a 8 ppg when klay and Steph was out proves my point

This is Ben Simmons last chance of becoming an all star cause next offseason he won't have anymore clout in the NBA.

I really hope Draymond does not end up signing a huge offer with the Lakers this off-season it's going to be a another Russ type situation. The worse thing is LeBron keeps pushing for frontoffices to get former stars but he does not understand they haven't aged the same as himself

10:33 i am one of those saying it for years. *He is bricking using the wrong hand.* He mostly layup/shoot on the paint using right. Plus his right hand looks better when shooting the ball compare to that ugly awkwardly bent left elbow.

Nice. Also make the points or shut it. It is hard but true. Like the power of $. You can scream all you want, but $ is oil exchange currency thus boss

Lol Blazers completely baited Russ, dude is so predictable.

This is the first time I’m seeing this lakers clip cuz I refuse to watch any lakers games unless my team plays them….. I’m glad I have not watched one lakers game yet I’d punch my tv watching russ play.

There is no saving grace for Brooks, even if he got better, get rid of the fouling habit, shoot less and start learn to cut, still won't do Griz any good, they have Bane who does everything better than him, a fringe allstar level even, and now they draft a perfect replacement in that Roddy kid, similar size, better ceiling, I just don't see why they would give him a chance, old time sake might be the only answer.

You can't change someone's _Ego_ unless life humbles you *BIG TIME*

All that money and trade assets for a Disney Championship ring

After all these years hasn’t anyone on the Warriors tried to correct Draymonds from on his jump shots. Dude leans forward and has a hitch before he shoots it.

Dillion Brooks plays like a shooter when he can’t shoot😂

Warriors will scope up Ben Simmons soon, as a replacement to Green

You really brought up Draymond and talked about his scoring as if his career high for a season isn't 14pts which he only did once.... Everyone that watched the games knew he couldn't score consistently he wasn't even scoring much in college.... Crazy thing is at the time of you posting this he is shooting 64% which is a career high ft% is 83 which is the highest it ever been and averaging close to 10pts a game which he has only done 3 or 4 times in his entire career....

Why would you force a basketball player to switch hands? Why would it matter? It’s not like it’s baseball where being a lefty pitcher or hitter could possibly give you an advantage.

Thanks for speaking truth on Draymond Green. Triple single will be a declining defense guy on another team next year, and nothing more (if he leaves). But you spared Lebron, who first admitted he made the trades, and now he speaks on the team having roster construction problems as if it were not his fault also. Besides, many guys underachieve at his side.

Funny comment near the end: “we know what KD and Kyrie bring to the table”. Do we? KD has consistently been a superstar in the court, yet increasingly a prima Donna off it. Kyrie, well, I don’t know how anyone can say they know what he is up to. When he is playing he is a magician, but knowing if he will play takes a magician.

"Hardwork beats talent when talent doesn't practice" -ben simmons His unwillingness to hone a jump shot is literally the reason why he is easy to figure out. I think he said something along the lines of he doesn't need a jump shot because he is that good.

Russ needs to be the best defending point guard in the nba and drive n dish

The way this video aged😂

I was wondering to myself "why doesn't Ben just switch up shooting as he narurally should? He'd be more successful". But then I realized that he doesn't care so long as he gets those big contracts. In his mind, he's already successful. F a ring or other accolades.

The problem is they're relying their offense on him. They should put all the offense on lebron and ab and let Westbrook deal with the rest. That's the solve.