The Official NBA Season Thread: I’m like Jayson Tatum in the Olympics I'm not playing

[JD617]

Those back to back missed corner threes by Russ with no one guarding him.

He wasn't the only problem tonight, PG and Eric Gordon stunk too. But Russ was heading for 30+ minutes until the score got out of hand. I can't believe they watched Russ play the past couple years and decided to shoot themselves in the foot like this. Completely unserious team right now.

 

[atlsfinest]

Russ at his worst, you're playing 4 on 5.

The Lakers did the same thing to Russ when they played the rockets in the bubble. Later on that series they literally just stopped guarding him. He can't shoot and he refuses to move off ball so he's completely worthless when the ball isn't in his hands.

Seriously though, I don't dislike Russell Westbrook I just want to push back on the narrative that it was a Lakers problem, not a rough problem and it was just toxic Lakers fans making rust look bad. Russ is clearly a net negative everywhere he goes despite putting up decent raw numbers.

 

[BIG LEEMELONE]

This was an important game for the Clippers in the standings. Anytime there's an important game, count on the Clippers to fold.

Also I think this has held up all season so far. Don't think both favorites have covered to date

Pro tip: TNT double headers are almost always a split or both dogs win. Rarely do both favorites cover

It's awesome when the favorite covers the first game too

 

[lovehateself]

Eric Gordon really got traded from one group of losers to another

 

[T0INE]

Warriors have done an admirable job holding down the fort with Steve out.

With him making his comebyke soon, this final stretch of the season gonna be fun.

 

[reconic supreme]

The Lakers did the same thing to Russ when they played the rockets in the bubble. Later on that series they literally just stopped guarding him. He can't shoot and he refuses to move off ball so he's completely worthless when the ball isn't in his hands.

Seriously though, I don't dislike Russell Westbrook I just want to push back on the narrative that it was a Lakers problem, not a rough problem and it was just toxic Lakers fans making rust look bad. Russ is clearly a net negative everywhere he goes despite putting up decent raw numbers.

Yeah, that's why I was hesitant about the shooters surrounding russ thing.

HOU already did that (with a much better offensive coach) and they still got bodied.

 

[sohi 23]

I’m not even a Clippers fan and I’m pissed at how they bamboozled me into thinking “They’ll be dangerous when healthy and have time to gel” and they come out like they have post-ASB.

My guys @lawdog1 and HIM gotta be fuming

funniest/saddest part is that you’re right, they were on their way before they signed him.

 

[HIM]

I kind of thought people were joking/exaggerating when they said Russ was going to drag them down but we are watching it live and direct.

Do you think DUI Ty is partly to blame for continuing to give him minutes, particularly over Mann?

Lue has been starting Russ and Morris up until today with the fake Morris injury. 2 guys that are no longer NBA caliber players. He really turned into Doc

 

[Nipsey3000]

This is what happens when you let the inmates run the asylum.

These losses aren't his fault directly, but Westbrook has to go.

 

[danikerhino]

These garbage *** pro-am jerseys. Should have kept the black ones or blue ones from last year.

 

[BIG LEEMELONE]

2x

 

[noblekane]

Where’s @P C H to make sense of this?

was he with the westbrook experience or against it?

 

[nelson999]

Eric Gordon really got traded from one group of losers to another

 

[VARNELL HILL]

Bones might be the tallest 6'2 person I've ever seen

 

[nike4kja05]

Adding Russ ruined Powell’s case for 6th man

pauL George getting all the credit for this implosion

 

[danikerhino]

Warriors have done an admirable job holding down the fort with Steve out.

With him making his comebyke soon, this final stretch of the season gonna be fun.

I look forward to the chaos. Die hard Warriors fan but happy the West got stronger. I actually want the Clippers to get their **** together too, just not against us.

 

[toneboi76]

Eric Gordon is washed. Clips have too many old guys in their rotation. Not enough energy and easy fast break points. Free Terrance Mann

 

[pdino]

Need to put Mann back in with starters and go back to doing some winning. Lue needs to make the adjustment soon

 

[picasso swerve]

Warriors have done an admirable job holding down the fort with Steve out.

With him making his comebyke soon, this final stretch of the season gonna be fun.

Him, Wiggins, and GP2?

Nah them dudes gonna be a problem man, dont count these boys out for a repeat.

 

[elpablo21]

The Wild West mane

 

[danikerhino]

Him, Wiggins, and GP2?

Nah them dudes gonna be a problem man, dont count these boys out for a repeat.

I hope to see GP2 back in the playoffs.

 

[picasso swerve]

Yeah, that's why I was hesitant about the shooters surrounding russ thing.

HOU already did that (with a much better offensive coach) and they still got bodied.

Brodie gotta stay off social tomorrow, hes gonna see these pics and his bricks over and over and people talking about it as well. Confidence gonna go down the drain for the rest of the season.

 

[picasso swerve]

I hope to see GP2 back in the playoffs.

Is that when hes slated to come back?

Also, while JaMychal been disappointing (I had high hopes for him) Donte has been a great addition. Essentially I had him "replacing" GP2 but having them both is nice for the rotation. Also Iggy still somewhere lurking right.

 

[BIG LEEMELONE]

What's crazy is that there were even a couple Laker fans that thought russ would actually work on the clappers

 

[T0INE]

Basketball gods pls

Need that maximum playoff ******* off rip.

elpablo21