Kyrie is more athletic than pre-injury Rose and Westbrook

[JohnMax]

Kyrie beats them in every category except explosiveness.

[RRR3]

There isn't a player in the entire league more athletic than Westbrook at the moment

[Prime_Shaq]

Shut up

[theaussieguy]

There isn't a player in the entire league more athletic than Westbrook at the moment

lmao....36.5????

nikka even isiah thomas is more athletic than bumbrook, he has a 40 inch vert. Even a washed up wade is about as athletic as a prime bumbrook.

In saying that though, Kyrie has a 34 inch vertical, so if you think Westbrook is bad, just holy sh!t at this bum.

[SpaceJam]

lmao....36.5????

nikka even isiah thomas is more athletic than bumbrook, he has a 40 inch vert. Even a washed up wade is about as athletic as a prime bumbrook.

In saying that though, Kyrie has a 34 inch vertical, so if you think Westbrook is bad, just holy sh!t at this bum.

smh poverty

[Rocketswin2013]

you are stupid

[GOATJono]

L for OP

[navy]

Strength, top speed, vert,

What is wrong with you

[keep-itreal]

No one is more athletic than pre-injury Rose

[Spurs m8]

If this is true, why does he not show us? :confusedshrug:

[beastee]

No one is more athletic than pre-injury Rose
People forget since they are so blinded by their hatred of him post injury. The dude won an MVP based solely on his elite athleticism.

[theaussieguy]

No one is more athletic than pre-injury Rose

yep, one of the only players who I have seen do stuff that should just not be possible. IMO the fastest and most explosive player in nba history.

[Im Still Ballin]

Prime athletic Rondo.

[miggyme1]

lmao....36.5????

nikka even isiah thomas is more athletic than bumbrook, he has a 40 inch vert. Even a washed up wade is about as athletic as a prime bumbrook.

In saying that though, Kyrie has a 34 inch vertical, so if you think Westbrook is bad, just holy sh!t at this bum.

ISIAH THOMAS NEEDS A 40 INCH VERTICAL JUST TO DUNK IDIOT. WESTBROOK IS 6'3-6'5 WITH A 36.5. THATS OFF THE CHARTS ATHLETICISM.

ARE YOU HIGH???

NEXT YOU GONE TELL ME A BIG MAN WITH WITH GUARD LIKE LATERAL MOVEMENT IS A BUM BECAUSE SOMEONE SMALLER THAN HIM IS FASTER. SMH

[tmacattack33]

:facepalm


If you can't see how ridiculous this is, picture Kyrie and Westbrook doing something not involving a basketball. Picture Kyrie as a cornerback and Westbrook as a WR. LOL. This little battle wouldn't even be close and Westbrook would be open nearly every play.

[SilkkTheShocker]

No one is more athletic than pre-injury Rose

It was still Westbrook. A shame both are two of dumbest players in the league.

[miggyme1]

It was still Westbrook. A shame both are two of dumbest players in the league.


A LIE BUT THATS YOUR OPINION

[ImKobe]

lmao....36.5????

nikka even isiah thomas is more athletic than bumbrook, he has a 40 inch vert. Even a washed up wade is about as athletic as a prime bumbrook.

In saying that though, Kyrie has a 34 inch vertical, so if you think Westbrook is bad, just holy sh!t at this bum.

lol IT weighs like 50 pounds less than Westbrook, of course he can jump higher.. OTOH WB is stronger, faster and more explosive.

[theaussieguy]

ISIAH THOMAS NEEDS A 40 INCH VERTICAL JUST TO DUNK IDIOT. WESTBROOK IS 6'3-6'5 WITH A 36.5. THATS OFF THE CHARTS ATHLETICISM.

ARE YOU HIGH???

NEXT YOU GONE TELL ME A BIG MAN WITH WITH GUARD LIKE LATERAL MOVEMENT IS A BUM BECAUSE SOMEONE SMALLER THAN HIM IS FASTER. SMH

lmao blake griffin at 6'10 has basically the same vertical despite weighing so much more, I'd feel you if Westbrook was that tall but hes really only 6'2, and at that height, if you want to use physicality to be a great player you better have a 40 inch fukkin vert, and if you don't, try get some skills, learn to shoot. Westbrook is in no mans land lmao, fake ass dunker that barely scrapes it in with his long arms, will probably retire early because he has to bang his wrist on the rim to make a loud noise so phools think hes some big time dunker lmao

[sd3035]

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/e8/f0/8e/e8f08e036a304e8ad0b615ba3f432ee7.jpg

somewhere behind that makeshift door lies Russell Westbrook's vertical

[CTbasketball92]

Kyrie is not more athletic than either BUT I do think his first step at best is just as quick as Rose's and his top end speed is no worse than Westbrook's. His ability to change directions mid-stride is also superior to Westbrook's and at least equal to Rose's Also, his body control is GOAT level. All in all, I've never seen a PG quite as fluid and agile as irving. Just look at some of the stuff he did in last game, some of the misses eve. And I still am not sure he's even at 100% quickness yet.

youtu.be/sNg7xho3oW8

Irving isn't as athletic as they are, but if you want to talk about applicable, in-game athleticism, he's an 8.5/10. Those two are 10/10.

As for Westbrook's 36.5 inch vertical ... that is only a bit above average, but with an 8'3" standing reach and great strength and agility, it makes for a terrific athlete. With that said, there's no way his vertical has stayed at 36 inches. He's definitely at 40 now, look at how he's filled out.

[feyki]

Irving and athletic :no:

[Bless Mathews]

Can kyrie even dunk???

I can't remember ever seeing him.

Either

A. He's not that athletic

Or

B. He's the biggest pu$$y to ever play the game of basketball.

[AirFederer]

I rate this thread 36.5 out of 100

[PeroAntic]

DRose is still very athletic. Hes just not using it too much

[Dro]

Welcome to ish where athleticism = strictly vertical

[CTbasketball92]

Also, i don't know why people think Kyrie has a low vertical. There's no way it's only 34.

https://youtu.be/JdJLFTOVm8M

This isn't incredible, but in his HS highlights he does windmills and 360s fairly easily. Also, O.J. Mayo has a 41 inch vertical and a great standing reach but has never been a great dunker.

Irving more athletic than Lillard, who is a much better dunker. Just watch how much more easily he gets to the basket and finishes and that's all you need to know. Much quicker first step as well.

[Dictator]

C'mon man. Pre-Injury rose (HS, College, and NBA) was on another level athletically. Dude was literally throwing the ball into the rim like Dwight.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BnSaJhh-Fs

[RedBlackAttack]

:facepalm


If you can't see how ridiculous this is, picture Kyrie and Westbrook doing something not involving a basketball. Picture Kyrie as a cornerback and Westbrook as a WR. LOL. This little battle wouldn't even be close and Westbrook would be open nearly every play.
I picture Westbrook being a guy who just tries to get on top of the corner every time with a fade or a really deep hitch and Kyrie being a slot receiver who can kill you on intermediate routes with his footwork.

They're two completely different types of athletes. Westbrook is all top-end speed and explosiveness. Kyrie is about quick change-of-direction and hand-eye coordination.

[eliteballer]

Irving has great handles which help him get around the floor quickly but he's not on the same planet as Westbrook and Rose when it comes to raw athleticism.

[Pointguard]

C'mon man. Pre-Injury rose (HS, College, and NBA) was on another level athletically. Dude was literally throwing the ball into the rim like Dwight.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BnSaJhh-Fs
Surely its a joke.

There are like only four in the elite athletic level. Speed, Strength, Quickness, Agility, Balance, Dexterity, Jumping, Endurance, Explosion all in some great combination.

Elite Tier
Jordan
Lebron
Wilt
Rose

Second Tier
Dominique
Westbrook
Dr. J
Kemp
Iverson

Irving is nowhere near the second tier.

[navy]

Surely its a joke.

There are like only four in the elite athletic level. Speed, Strength, Quickness, Agility, Balance, Dexterity, Jumping, Endurance, Explosion all in some great combination.

Elite Tier
Jordan
Lebron
Wilt
Rose

Second Tier
Dominique
Westbrook
Dr. J
Kemp
Iverson

Irving is nowhere near the second tier.
Westbrook is in that first tier.

[G-train]

Irving is very athletic, but he isn't durable enough to play reckless.
Westbrook is a freak in that way.
But Irving is a very athletic player in terms of speed, quickness and leaping. He often make long leaps for incredible layups.
He can throw down huge dunks, but it's not his style.

[G-train]

Surely its a joke.

There are like only four in the elite athletic level. Speed, Strength, Quickness, Agility, Balance, Dexterity, Jumping, Endurance, Explosion all in some great combination.

Elite Tier
Jordan
Lebron
Wilt
Rose

Second Tier
Dominique
Westbrook
Dr. J
Kemp
Iverson

Irving is nowhere near the second tier.

All those guys are the same tier to me.

[Pointguard]

Surely its a joke.

There are like only four in the elite athletic level. Speed, Strength, Quickness, Agility, Balance, Dexterity, Jumping, Endurance, Explosion all in some great combination.

Elite Tier
Jordan
Lebron
Wilt
Rose

Second Tier
Dominique
Westbrook
Dr. J
Kemp
Iverson

Irving is nowhere near the second tier.

I put Westbrook in the second tier because the top tier is not less than a 9 in almost all of the categories. Westbrook isn't killer in agility, speed or coordination. One could argue balance as well. Dominique isn't killer in quickness, speed or dexterity. He was the closest I had to tier one. But Wilt, Rose, Jordan and Lebron might have one that is questionable but that's it.