IS OKC better without Westbrook?

samir2008 · Post #1 » by **samir2008** » Sun Feb 23, 2014 7:59 pm

It seems like their defense and entire chemistry was better when he was injured plus they were winning all their games

Post #2 » by **bondom34** » Sun Feb 23, 2014 8:21 pm

samir2008 wrote:It seems like their defense and entire chemistry was better when he was injured plus they were winning all their games

He hasn't played in 2 months. The chemistry will take a few games. They were 21-4 with him prior to his injury. Sigh.

Post #3 » by **wizkid27** » Sun Feb 23, 2014 8:54 pm

Nope. Not close.

Just a bit of rust and adjustments.

jackson77 · Post #4 » by **jackson77** » Sun Feb 23, 2014 9:36 pm

No way, he just needs to be given time and space
He will be fine

theokie · Post #5 » by **theokie** » Sun Feb 23, 2014 11:04 pm

Post #6 » by **bondom34** » Mon Feb 24, 2014 12:38 am

EVERYONE PANIC TWO STRAIGHT LOSSES, ABANDON SHIP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HeartSouloma · Post #7 » by **HeartSouloma** » Mon Feb 24, 2014 3:36 am

DontH8TheBrody · Post #8 » by **DontH8TheBrody** » Mon Feb 24, 2014 5:37 am

Guy has been out for 2 months and we just played the Heat and Clips in his first two back..

There is zero chance this team could win a championship if you take Russ off this team right now.

We have arguably the best pg in the league, he's just rusty. Wait until he's back where he's not on a minute regulation and he's comfortable. We will be scary.

Bravenewworld · Post #9 » by **Bravenewworld** » Mon Feb 24, 2014 9:07 am

Oh man..... How much of an overreaction can people have?

Podirk · Post #10 » by **Podirk** » Mon Feb 24, 2014 2:11 pm

Seems like just yesterday it was a few days after Christmas, Westbrook was out, Thunder were on a two game L streak, and 'Thunder are in a world of hurt' was the consensus.

Glad to see the consensus on the board is Westbrook is a lil rusty.

ThunderUP!!

samir2008 · Post #11 » by **samir2008** » Thu Feb 27, 2014 5:41 am

Well they just lost to the Cavs at home... so.. should be some concern

Bravenewworld · Post #12 » by **Bravenewworld** » Thu Feb 27, 2014 6:43 am

samir2008 wrote:Well they just lost to the Cavs at home... so.. should be some concern

Clearly.

RWB being there helping lead the team to two WCFs and one Finals appearance did not happen.
They were not 23-4 prior to RWB's injury this year (or 21, cant remember. whatever, one of the two.).
They did not drop 5 or 6 of 10 or so immediately after RWBs injury, taking two/three weeks to adjust.
Obviously history tells us that we should be concerned in Westbrooks third game back and the team trying to adjust to a completely new line up.

Hope we picked up on the sarcasm. I layered it on thicker than Sarah Palins fake accent.

Hey, Skip Bayless..... get a different job because you're terrible at this one.

CoachD · Post #13 » by **CoachD** » Thu Feb 27, 2014 3:42 pm

I think the Thunder are better WITH him than without him because he is a great asset... but ...

There have been stories in the national media, as well as plenty of close ups during games over the years where there appeared to be friction between KD and RW.

It's always played off as "competitive juices" or "their team dynamic" but IMO that's because the Thunder are winning. If they weren't, they'd be called dysfunctional for those same types of scenes.

I know most in OKC will skewer me for this, but the Thunder might be better off dealing RW for promising assets and pieces that can start right now. A pass-first pointguard with defensive intensity (unless you guys REALLY believe in Jackson), an interior scoring option, and a wing player who is a real threat from outside.

I think that this would balance the floor more for OKC and give them better options in the playoffs.

Just my 2 cents.

jackson77 · Post #14 » by **jackson77** » Thu Feb 27, 2014 4:50 pm

CoachD wrote:I think the Thunder are better WITH him than without him because he is a great asset... but ...

There have been stories in the national media, as well as plenty of close ups during games over the years where there appeared to be friction between KD and RW.

It's always played off as "competitive juices" or "their team dynamic" but IMO that's because the Thunder are winning. If they weren't, they'd be called dysfunctional for those same types of scenes.

I know most in OKC will skewer me for this, but the Thunder might be better off dealing RW for promising assets and pieces that can start right now. A pass-first pointguard with defensive intensity (unless you guys REALLY believe in Jackson), an interior scoring option, and a wing player who is a real threat from outside.

I think that this would balance the floor more for OKC and give them better options in the playoffs.

Just my 2 cents.

Nope!

We need his scoring,RW is not going anywhere

HeartSouloma · Post #15 » by **HeartSouloma** » Thu Feb 27, 2014 6:16 pm

We need a mod to lock these ridiculous threads.

samir2008 · Post #16 » by **samir2008** » Thu Feb 27, 2014 11:48 pm

Dont have to be so touchy...

Obviously a healthy Westbrook makes the team better only if he compliments Durant. The point is could they get a better player (interior scorer) by trading Westbrook in the offseason? The team was like 20 and 3 while he was out. So its clear that Reggie Jackson could still run the point.

RSCD3_ · Post #17 » by **RSCD3_** » Fri Feb 28, 2014 12:57 am

samir2008 wrote:Dont have to be so touchy...

Obviously a healthy Westbrook makes the team better only if he compliments Durant. The point is could they get a better player (interior scorer) by trading Westbrook in the offseason? The team was like 20 and 3 while he was out. So its clear that Reggie Jackson could still run the point.

Piston fan here

What about greg monroe + 2 future first for russell

Thunder

Would be

Monroe (at his natural position)
Ibaka
Durant
Sefolosha or Lamb
Jackson

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Post #18 » by **bondom34** » Fri Feb 28, 2014 1:02 am

RSCD3_ wrote:
samir2008 wrote:Dont have to be so touchy...

Obviously a healthy Westbrook makes the team better only if he compliments Durant. The point is could they get a better player (interior scorer) by trading Westbrook in the offseason? The team was like 20 and 3 while he was out. So its clear that Reggie Jackson could still run the point.

Piston fan here

What about greg monroe + 2 future first for russell

Thunder

Would be

Monroe (at his natural position)
Ibaka
Durant
Sefolosha or Lamb
Jackson

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Nope

retrospect05 · Post #19 » by **retrospect05** » Fri Feb 28, 2014 1:34 am

KDfan35 wrote:We need a mod to lock theses ridiculous threads.

need to ban people who make these ridiculous threads :lol:

HeartSouloma · Post #20 » by **HeartSouloma** » Fri Feb 28, 2014 2:08 am

RSCD3_ wrote:
samir2008 wrote:Dont have to be so touchy...

Obviously a healthy Westbrook makes the team better only if he compliments Durant. The point is could they get a better player (interior scorer) by trading Westbrook in the offseason? The team was like 20 and 3 while he was out. So its clear that Reggie Jackson could still run the point.

Piston fan here

What about greg monroe + 2 future first for perkins, and lamb

Thunder

Would be

Monroe (at his natural position)
Ibaka
Durant
Sefolosha
RW

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fixed!