Hypothetical: What would happen if Westbrook is matched up against prime Iverson?

[AintNoSunshine]

Westbrook is much bigger and much more physically imposing, while Iverson went through much bigger defender throughout the years and is one of the greatest volume scorer the league has seen.

How do you imagine their head to head would be like?

[Smoke117]

What would happen? 65+ shots, 70 to maybe 75 points...I imagine.

[theaussieguy]

Iverson would burn him with his raw speed and 40+ inch vert (keep in mind WB only has a poverty 36.5 inch vert)

[Smoke117]

Iverson would burn him with his raw speed and 40+ inch vert (keep in mind WB only has a poverty 36.5 inch vert)

Gotta love how Iverson...a guy who once averaged 31ppg on an absurd 28 shots...is going to burn everyone when these revisionist clowns look back. It's really hilarious how nostalgia has overrated Iverson.

[Jud]

A LOT of shots with a good amount of entertainment.

[bdreason]

Both guys would get they wanted on offense. I think AI was a slightly better shooter and slasher, who got the FT line even more than Westbrook does. Iverson had better lateral quickness which made him a better man defender than Westbrook, and he was also great at gambling for steals. Westbrook is a better rebounder and a more versatile defender (post, blocks, etc.) than AI. Both guys are insanely competitive, and it would be a great matchup, but I give the edge to AI.

[warriorfan]

Westshook would take notes from AI on how to be Alpha as ****

[theaussieguy]

Both guys would get they wanted on offense. I think AI was a slightly better shooter and slasher, who got the FT line even more than Westbrook does. Iverson had better lateral quickness which made him a better man defender than Westbrook, and he was also great at gambling for steals. Westbrook is a better rebounder and a more versatile defender (post, blocks, etc.) than AI. Both guys are insanely competitive, and it would be a great matchup, but I give the edge to AI.

keep in mind iversons world class athleticism (probably fastest player in nba history and a 40+inch vert)

[Random_Guy]

id take AI over russ tbh though i love both, but russ backing down AI on every possession wouldnt be a pretty sight lol

[bdreason]

id take AI over russ tbh though i love both, but russ backing down AI on every possession wouldnt be a pretty sight lol


I thought about this. Then I realized neither Westbrook nor Brooks would be intelligent enough to deploy this strategy.

[Shih508]

Gotta love how Iverson...a guy who once averaged 31ppg on an absurd 28 shots...is going to burn everyone when these revisionist clowns look back. It's really hilarious how nostalgia has overrated Iverson.

36 points on 28 shots in today's rule Bro while shooting 13 FT per game. You gonna be all over his **** cuz you only look at stats

[Smoke117]

36 points on 28 shots in today's rule Bro while shooting 13 FT per game. You gonna be all over his **** cuz you only look at stats

Yeah I never saw him play...right you are. idiot...****.

[AussieG]

AI's ass would be bleeding..

[keep-itreal]

lol, GOATbrook would murder Iverson

[kurple]

id take AI over russ tbh though i love both, but russ backing down AI on every possession wouldnt be a pretty sight lol
AI got to the finals playing SG

pretty sure he could have handled Chuckbrook's "size". teamdefense

[tpols]

I thought about this. Then I realized neither Westbrook nor Brooks would be intelligent enough to deploy this strategy.
Not only that but Larry brown would have a thicker eric snow or somebody else on westbrook.

[kurple]

AI takes this with ease. 'Brook is just and athletic, angry guy with a green light to shoot as much as possible

truth will be seen once 'Brook and Durant go to different teams

[Smoke117]

I don't even like Westbrook (which you all know)...but it's insane the nostalgia dick sucking Iverson bullshit going on in this thread. Westbrook is a better basketball specimen in every way possible as far as I'm concerned.

[BasedTom]

The sun would implode on itself

[kurple]

I don't even like Westbrook (which you all know)...but it's insane the nostalgia dick sucking Iverson bullshit going on in this thread. Westbrook is a better basketball specimen in every way possible as far as I'm concerned.
did you watch basketball in 01?

[Random_Guy]

I don't even like Westbrook (which you all know)...but it's insane the nostalgia dick sucking Iverson bullshit going on in this thread. Westbrook is a better basketball specimen in every way possible as far as I'm concerned.
i dont know about that, iverson could break down a defence and could pass as well, put him on this thunders team and I think they would not do worse(imo slightly better)

[Smoke117]

did you watch basketball in 01?

YES. I've never liked Iverson and I've always found him overrated. I've watched him regularly from his rookie season. I HAVE NEVER CARED FOR THE WAY HE'S PLAYED THE GAME. I'm not one of these young, moronic children here, so don't ask stupid questions like "did you watch basketball in 01" clown. I had NBA Pass...so yeah i watched the ****ing NBA in 2001.

[kurple]

YES. I've never liked Iverson and I've always found him overrated. I've watched him regularly from his rookie season. I HAVE NEVER CARED FOR THE WAY HE'S PLAYED THE GAME. I'm not one of these young, moronic children here, so don't ask stupid questions like "did you watch basketball in 01" clown. I had NBA Pass...so yeah i watched the ****ing NBA in 2001.
so you're just a biased hater

[Shih508]

YES. I've never liked Iverson and I've always found him overrated. I've watched him regularly from his rookie season. I HAVE NEVER CARED FOR THE WAY HE'S PLAYED THE GAME. I'm not one of these young, moronic children here, so don't ask stupid questions like "did you watch basketball in 01" clown. I had NBA Pass...so yeah i watched the ****ing NBA in 2001.

So you are comparing AI's rookies season to Westbrook's prime? Go watch 01-05. Especially 05 when rule was changed and AI lost at least half step alrdy and still putting up great number in that season.

[Smoke117]

Westbrook cannot even stay in front of Eric Bledsoe and Kyrie Irving

Iverson was a picture of defensive greatness?...are you ****ing retarded? He was a terrible, gamble and make the rest of my team pay kind of player. It's hilarious how people bring up his steals and think that means he was a good defensive player...and those same people ask ME if I saw him play in his prime...what a god damn joke.

[JohnMax]

Westbrook lacks quickness to guard Iverson

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[warriorfan]

westshook aint about dis life, iverson would smash a chair on his head like a true Alpha

[theaussieguy]

Iverson was a picture of defensive greatness?...are you ****ing retarded? He was a terrible, gamble and make the rest of my team pay kind of player. It's hilarious how people bring up his steals and think that means he was a good defensive player...and those same people ask ME if I saw him play in his prime...what a god damn joke.

he was a lock down shut down defender

[deja vu]

Chuckbrook vs Iverchuck :bowdown:

[ILLsmak]

AI takes this with ease. 'Brook is just and athletic, angry guy with a green light to shoot as much as possible

truth will be seen once 'Brook and Durant go to different teams


yea I bet AI could get in his head.

-Smak

[Real Men Wear Green]

Neither guy is stopping the other consistently but Westbrook is a better defender than AI was so the one or two stops that make the difference are more likely his.

[stanlove1111]

AI got to the finals playing SG

pretty sure he could have handled Chuckbrook's "size". teamdefense


AI also led his team to 6 losing seasons. That doesn't happen to great players..

[stanlove1111]

I don't even like Westbrook (which you all know)...but it's insane the nostalgia dick sucking Iverson bullshit going on in this thread. Westbrook is a better basketball specimen in every way possible as far as I'm concerned.

Bingo..The AI stuff gets real old.

[sportjames23]

A LOT of shots with a good amount of entertainment.


Essentially. :oldlol:

[SamuraiSWISH]

Westbrook couldn't check Kyrie, and Iverson isn't going to abuse him?