Tag: Russell Westbrook

Olden Polynice Says LeBron James Underachieved and Russell Westbrook’s Triple-Double Season Is a “Stain” on His Legacy

Brandon King

Olden Polynice has sparked a major debate about LeBron James’ legacy after arguing that the four-time NBA champion has underachieved during his legendary career. Speaking on SiriusXM NBA Radio, Polynice pointed to Russell Westbrook’s historic triple-double season as evidence that James left statistical accomplishments on the table. The former NBA center believes LeBron, given his extraordinary all-around ability, should have been capable of averaging a triple-double—and the fact that Westbrook accomplished the feat before him is something that should be considered when evaluating James’ legacy. That is a bold statement…

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Ice Cube Already Has Russell Westbrook in His Sights for the BIG3

Brandon King

Russell Westbrook may be done with the NBA, but that doesn’t mean fans have seen the last of Brodie on the basketball court. BIG3 founder Ice Cube is already showing interest in bringing Westbrook to the 3-on-3 league, saying he believes fans would still love to watch the former MVP compete. And honestly? It makes a lot of sense. Westbrook remains one of the most recognizable and entertaining players of his generation. From his relentless athleticism and intensity to his historic triple-double numbers, he built a fanbase that has followed…

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Russell Westbrook Retires After 18 NBA Seasons: A Hall of Fame Career Defined by Relentless Intensity

Brandon King

Russell Westbrook has officially announced his retirement from the NBA, bringing the curtain down on one of the most electrifying careers in league history after 18 unforgettable seasons. The former league MVP leaves the game as a future Hall of Famer whose relentless motor, unmatched athleticism, and competitive fire helped redefine the point guard position. While Westbrook hoped to receive interest for one final NBA season during free agency, no opportunity materialized, leading to his decision to step away from the game. Originally selected fourth overall by the Oklahoma City…

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EuroCup Team Reportedly Set to Make Unprecedented Offer to Russell Westbrook

Brandon King

The EuroCup champion Hapoel Tel Aviv is reportedly targeting Russell Westbrook and is prepared to make an offer “never before seen in European basketball.”  According to European hoops reporter, Nemanja Zorič, Hapoel has already been in contact with the 9-time NBA All-Star and this unprecedented offer is soon to come.  Westbrook completed his first season with the Denver Nuggets where he appeared in 75 games, with 36 starts and averaged 13.3 points , 6.1 assists and 4.9 rebounds. Denver advanced to the second round of the playoffs , but were…

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Austin Rivers blasts reporters and “anonymous sources”

Brandon King

Former NBA player and son of championship coach Doc Rivers, Austin Rivers, has had enough of “anonymous sources” and emphatically let that be known in a recent video posted to social media. “Y’all kill me with this anonymous sh*t. Seriously. No more of that. I don’t want anymore people talking about they heard such and such about a player due to an anonymous source, or I heard ‘this guy wants out’ or ‘he wants to be traded’, ‘he wants to be signed here’, ‘he’s unhappy, or ‘I heard that guy…

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Russell Westbrook inks 2-year, $6.8 million deal with Nuggets

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courtesy of nba.com The Denver Nuggets added some depth to their backcourt in a reported deal that had long been expected. Per Shams Charania of The Athletic, Westbrook and the Denver Nuggets have agreed to a two-year, $6.8 million deal. Westbrook was dealt to the Utah Jazz on July 18 but was waived two days later. His move to Denver had been reported since the initial deal that allowed the LA Clippers to work a sign-and-trade deal with the Jazz to acquire guard Kris Dunn.

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Clippers trade Rusell Westbrook to Jazz, expected to end up in Denver

Brandon King

According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Russell Westbrook has been traded to the Utah Jazz (again). The Jazz are expected to buy Westbrook out, paving the way for the former MVP to join the Denver Nuggets.  TNT Sports’ Chris Haynes reported Kris Dunn will agree to a 3-year, $4 million deal with the Clippers. Although Westbrook picked his player option to return to the Clippers, his future with the team seemed to be on somewhat tenuous ground with Marc Stein reporting on July 5 that the team was “openly exploring…

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Russell Westbrook gets into heated exchange with fan

Brandon King

After halftime of their Game 1 win against the Phoenix Suns, Los Angeles Clippers guard Russell Westbrook had words with a a disrespectful fan in a lounge area. The slick-mouthed fan called Westbrook , “Westbrick” a perjorative, perversion his last name coined years ago by perpetual Russ hater Skip “Methuselah” Bayless. Westbrook can be heard admonishing the fan to , “watch his mouth” before leaving. The fan can be heard saying “take it like a man”, which speaks to an issue that has reared its ugly head more in recent…

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White and Multi-Colour Jordan Why Not.6 coming this summer

Brandon King

This upcoming version of future NBA Hall of Famer Russell Westbrook’s latest signature shoe sports a semi-translucent screen upper paired with white leather. Black shows up on the medial side, along with a Westbrook logo, with the same hue also present at the inner and Jumpman on the lateral ankle. The multi-hued aesthetic continues with blue showing up on the zipper and laces, with additional Westbrook and Jumpman branding seen on the pull tab. Underneath resides a wavy, white midsole and a multi-coloured rubber outsole. The white and multi-colored Jordan…

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Take a look at the Why Not Zer0.6

Brandon King

The latest edition of Russell Westbrook’s signature streaker is the Joran Why Not Zer0.6. This upcoming edition , which reminds me of the Adidas Top Ten 2000, sports what appears to be a zippered upper;”WHY NOT” appearing amongst the letters that appear underneath the the teeth. Jumpman branding appears at the lateral heel and tongue, along with a Westbrook logo on the lateral forefoot. Underneath resides a red midsole and marbled outsole that is situated in a manner to be visually reminiscent of Adidas, “Feet You Wear” from the late…

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