Westbrook without his superior athleticism, will be a worse pg than Reggie Jackson

[k0kakw0rld]

He has no IQ at all. Thinks he's superman, but buddy you only better cause of your athleticism. He can blow by anybody cause of his speed, quickness. Kid is out of control and will only cause more damage to his buddy when all said and done, with his style of play. Look at Derrick Rose, he is basically a non factor when he is forced to shoot. He has no jumper and is a poor PG.

That's why I respect Andre Miller. He is still in this league til this day. IQ > athleticism. Yea, yea it's fun to watch a man dominate like Russ he is doing but i question his longevity in this league.

[navy]

He wont lose his athleticism until he's like 32 so who cares....

[Fudge]

Who is this "buddy" that you're speaking of?

[Real Men Wear Green]

Well he has his superior athleticism so who cares. This won't matter until he's 35. Besides he's not a dumb player. He's using what he has, which is what everyone does.

[Mr.Kite]

This is stupid

Westbrook knows he has superior athleticism, why would he use a skill thats not catered to his body.

Its like telling him, instead of blowing past your defender, you should go box out and do a post up.

[Budadiiii]

He's smart to fully maximise his potential by playing the way he does. If you're on of the best athletes why not impose that any chance you can?

It's worked pretty well for him. You're an idiot because you don't maximise anything in your life.

[j3lademaster]

Curry without his jumpshot might be worse than Reggie Jackson as well. Shaq would suck if he were 6'8. These are seriously the worst type of hypotheticals.

Besides, one can't simply dominate on physical gifts alone in the NBA... not as a perimeter player. Look at James White. Leaping? As good as anyone in history. Strength? Speed? It's all there from a physical standpoint. i'd go as far as to say White is MJ level when it comes to raw speed, leaping, and pound for pound strength; and White can't hang at all in the league.

[fragokota]

Well he has his superior athleticism so who cares. This won't matter until he's 35. Besides he's not a dumb player. He's using what he has, which is what everyone does.

Agreed but it's not like his bball iq is through the roof, let's be honest here. OP is right, when you think of Westbrook you think of a raging bull not a floor general who dictates his team's plays.

[ralph_i_el]

He's not the smartest player but he's a good improviser.

Plus he reckless as ****. He goes all out and you have to respect that. That's why he's been compared to MJ. He's a guard but he imposes his will on the other team physically.

[k0kakw0rld]

He's smart to fully maximise his potential by playing the way he does. If you're on of the best athletes why not impose that any chance you can?

It's worked pretty well for him. You're an idiot because you don't maximise anything in your life.
0 ring.

[IncarceratedBob]

Wow. Russell has more basketball skill than someone like Kobe who is known for his skill. Sick footwork, wet jumper, smart player on the court, his athleticism is what makes him one of the all time greats but RW is gonna have a long career b/c he has his skill and brain to fall back on.