Russell Westbrook finished a terrible season with the Los Angeles Lakers, where he was unable to find his touch and struggled to get things going with LeBron James and Anthony Davis at Staples Center/Crypto.com Arena.
The former NBA MVP is getting ready to return next season and prove his value, but that will likely happen on another team. Brodie’s first season with the Purple and Gold went really wrong and now it’s time for yet another fresh start. While many people think he’s washed right now, others still are high on Westbrook and his talents.
Recently, one NBA fan made a controversial statement about Russ and how he compares to the rest of the greatest point guards in NBA history.
“I’m still taking Russell Westbrook over any PG of all time…” @whynotbr0die2 tweeted.
I’m still taking Russell Westbrook over any PG of all time… pic.twitter.com/mlO2KbYgGq
— Russell Westbrook Stan (@WhyNotBr0die2) May 3, 2022
As usual, many fans had something to say about this statement, and they went off on the user bringing up their own lists, taking shots at Westbrook, picking other PGs over him and more.
Layers won a title. Westbrook joins the team. Lakers miss playoffs. Yeah, good pick. 🙄
— Adam Edward (@greenairvillain) May 3, 2022
and what have thoose triple doubles done so far? no ring to show for it. can’t play with other star players. high TO inefficient shooter. the list just goes on.
— Sensi_Dr3y (@DaMellow23) May 4, 2022
Russ would struggle to crack the top 5-7 for me and hes my favorite player all time wise
— jordan＊ (@jord_and301) May 4, 2022
https://twitter.com/WilliamBabbel/status/1521690693286072321
Yep. pic.twitter.com/Y4b7IPR6d2
— Koercievepower (@koercievepower) May 4, 2022
— Phil Jackson’s Burner (@ZM2324) May 4, 2022
He needs to be in a team filled with shooters to maximize his talent but it can’t be all small ball. Believe it or not he would be good for Philadelphia. I am sad tho that his dream to be a Laker has become a nightmare.
— perspectivlogXLF (@perspectivlog) May 4, 2022
nah not over steph not over magic not over Stockton theres many reasons why there are better pg hell kot even taking him over cp3.
— Sensi_Dr3y (@DaMellow23) May 4, 2022
https://twitter.com/GB_TheProphet/status/1521793465935409154
Love him so much but I can’t ever put anyone above Magic 💜💛 pic.twitter.com/zJF4oEGx5E
— ╰☆☆ ʲẸ𝓷ᑎ𝕚 ☆☆╮ (@JenniFlurry) May 4, 2022
Russ all time over the guy who helped/led 4 franchises to their best record at the time, is crazy. pic.twitter.com/yJzs7D2Pll
— 2025 Fantasy Football World Champion 🌏 (@HR_Nightmare320) May 4, 2022
https://twitter.com/xoq_o/status/1521692077385474055
I’m a Westbrook fan but Relax 🤫
— King Reese 👑 (@MistaFlikaFlame) May 3, 2022
The ultimate “I’ve stanned but at what cost?” Tweet
— N.B. Lindberg (@nblindberg) May 4, 2022
get a grip on reality
— OTD Andre 🎧 (@OTD_Andre) May 4, 2022
https://twitter.com/GSWJoKuWinga/status/1521694775337910272https://twitter.com/RamelWithaR/status/1521733086538608640
He have to show it this year.
— Humbled King 👑 (@Tommy44473657) May 4, 2022
You can have him top 5 for all I care it’s not facts and he’s not a winner like curry or even CP3… he not a championship caliber point guard and y’all know this
— SixPathsOfDunga (@CxldMotive) May 4, 2022
https://twitter.com/TaeminKyro/status/1521710209495822336
Westbrook is one of the most athletic point guards of all time, but he’s not that player that could take over games and attack the rim to demolish rivals. He needs to change his style of play to impact the game in different ways, but that won’t happen in Los Angeles.
Russ has been linked with a move away from Los Angeles, with teams like the Charlotte Hornets and Indiana Pacers looking like good options for him. It remains to be seen if he can go back to the Westbrook that led the Oklahoma City Thunder to the playoffs in prior seasons or if he can take a seat back and be carried by other players.
