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Fans Roast The Clippers For Going 0-3 Since Signing Russell Westbrook

The Clippers have lost 3 consecutive games since signing Russell Westbrook, prompting fans to mock the franchise.

Ishaan Bhattacharya
Mar 1, 2023
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The Los Angeles Clippers seem to be in a really bad rut of form right now, falling to a 3-game losing streak after losing to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

These 3 games have been Russell Westbrook‘s introduction to the franchise, as the team is 0-3 since his inclusion into the roster.

Fans are already turning against Westbrook despite his relatively solid play for the Clippers in his opening stretch, averaging 16.0 points, 9.3 assists, and 5.7 rebounds on good efficiency.

Clippers are 0-3 with Russell Westbrook pic.twitter.com/3HmrtZGQww

— StatMuse (@statmuse) March 1, 2023

A fan defended Russ, “None of the losses were his fault.”

none of the losses were his fault

— mev 🏀🧸🌹 (@mevvybear) March 1, 2023

A fan clipped a bad mid-range shot Russ took in the clutch to show Westbrook is still struggling with shot IQ, “Clippers are down 5 with 1:20 remaining, have the ball. Absolutely need a score. So Russell Westbrook goes to work.”

Clippers are down 5 with 1:20 remaining, have the ball.

Absolutely need a score.

So Russell Westbrook goes to work. pic.twitter.com/OW8XkYC9nd

— Itamar (@Itamar_17_10) March 1, 2023

Reporter Sam Quinn highlighted some +/- stats to illustrate Russ’s questionable impact on the Clippers, “We’re still in ‘very small sample’ territory, but… The Clippers are -13 in 82 minutes with Russell Westbrook on the floor. They’re 0-3 in games he’s played, including blowing a 14-point home lead with under four minutes to play.”

We’re still in “very small sample” territory, but…

The Clippers are -13 in 82 minutes with Russell Westbrook on the floor.

They’re 0-3 in games he’s played, including blowing a 14-point home lead with under four minutes to play.

— Sam Quinn (@SamQuinnCBS) March 1, 2023

A Clippers’ writer said the team’s current problems have plagued the team since before they signed Russ, “People will get their jokes off about the Clippers being 0-3 with Russell Westbrook, but the team has been terrible against good opponents all season. Russ is not the problem.”

People will get their jokes off about the Clippers being 0-3 with Russell Westbrook, but the team has been terrible against good opponents all season.

Russ is not the problem.

— Joey Linn (@joeylinn_) March 1, 2023

A Westbrook fan chose to highlight Russ’s positive impact as a playmaker, “Amazing first half from Russell Westbrook. 8 assists in 16 minutes. This is what he brings to the table for the Clippers.”

Amazing first half from Russell Westbrook. 8 assists in 16 minutes. This is what he brings to the table for the clippers. pic.twitter.com/8kfOIg8lj5

— ᴇʀᴀ 🕷️ (@TheWestbrookEra) March 1, 2023

NBA memes joked about Russ telling the Clippers to have fun, similar to what he said to the Lakers when they were struggling, “Russell Westbrook to Kawhi Leonard and Paul George after Clippers’ 3 straight losses.”

Russell Westbrook to Kawhi Leonard and Paul George after Clippers' 3 straight losses… pic.twitter.com/O0MVf4IUZz

— NBA Memes (@NBAMemes) March 1, 2023

Another Westbrook fan criticized coach Lue, “Ty Lue sat the team’s best playmaker (Russell Westbrook) for 15 minutes straight and brought him back with 4 minutes left down 8 points. Rotations gotta be better, coach.” 

Ty Lue sat the teams best playmaker (Russell Westbrook) for 15 minutes straight and brought him back with 4 minutes left down 8 points. Rotations gotta be better coach 😤😤😤 pic.twitter.com/mYSxRjV26y

— Beastbrook (@Beastbr00k0) March 1, 2023

Most of the blame is rightfully falling on Tyronn Lue, who’s struggled to figure out the ideal rotations for his players after the new additions like Russ, Eric Gordon, and Bones Hyland. This loss drops the Clippers’ record to 33-31, falling to the sixth seed in the West.


Are The Clippers Still Contenders?

Prior to the season, the Clippers were hailed as contenders by many people in the media for their incredibly modern lineup featuring valuable 3-and-D forward and wings. However, not having a point guard to orchestrate the offense kept hurting the team. Relying on Paul George to be a primary playmaker after experimenting with John Wall failed. Westbrook has filled that need well so far but at the cost of 4.3 turnovers per game.

Kawhi Leonard and Paul George have been playing more often recently and the games have still not gone in the Clippers’ favor. They do have a roster that could succeed in the playoffs but it isn’t realistic to call them contenders in the West right now. Teams like the Nuggets (who beat them recently) seem a step ahead of them, with the Warriors and Suns possibly also emerging through the middle of the West.

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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