Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook has been one of the best players at his position for at least the last two seasons.
This year, he’s making a case as one of the best players in the NBA. Westbrook is a complete player displaying unreal athleticism for a 6-foot-3 point guard with his scoring and facilitating capabilities.
He’s sixth in the league averaging 23.6 points a game. That’s with the NBA’s leading scorer, Kevin Durant, on his team.
He’s fifth in the league with 7.8 dimes a game and has done a great job this season finding his teammates in the absence of James Harden. He’s also one of the best rebounding guards averaging 5.3 a game.
Kobe Bryant and Andre Iguodala, both of whom are listed at 6 feet, 6 inches, are the only guards that get more boards than Westbrook.
What’s the most impressive thing about him is his energy. This guy really loves the game and brings a certain passion the team can’t get from Durant.
Bryant even said Westbrook has a little “mamba blood” in him after Westbrook dropped 37 points, 10 rebounds and five assists in the 122-105 win over the Los Angeles Lakers Tuesday.
And there’s still people hating on him?
To quote Westbrook, “Bro what you talkin’ about man?
“I’m out man. Y’all trippin.'”
Reach the columnist at mtesfats@asu.edu
