The Russell Westbrook Thread (2014/15)

picc · Post #701 » by **picc** » Sat Feb 21, 2015 9:43 pm

PaulieWal wrote:It's pretty funny to see so many people call him GOATbrook everywhere now including the GB. We probably weren't the first ones to come up with it but we definitely popularized it on Real GM. Even funnier is the people getting upset at those calling him GOATbrook. Get over it, people. GOATbrook is here to stay and he's coming for all of your favorite players.

This may be the best post of all time.

Post #702 » by **Texas Chuck** » Sat Feb 21, 2015 9:46 pm

PaulieWal wrote:
I remember when I first started calling him GOATbrook and put his name in my sig there were maybe 5 people on RealGM calling him GOATbrook. Now every single thread I see about him is full of people calling GOATbrook and a few people complaining about those calling him GOATbrook.

SMH at all these bandwagoners .

I've always loved him so at least Im not a Westbrook bandwagoner.

But I do love GOATbrook and feel no shame in admitting I jumped on your bandwagon there.

If I could only watch one player in the Association I'd choose him. Which is odd because Im traditionally big on fundamentals and "playing the right way". Never big a fan of any of the hyper-athletic perimeter guys. But this guy..... :nod:

Post #703 » by **PaulieWal** » Sat Feb 21, 2015 9:56 pm

picc wrote:
PaulieWal wrote:It's pretty funny to see so many people call him GOATbrook everywhere now including the GB. We probably weren't the first ones to come up with it but we definitely popularized it on Real GM. Even funnier is the people getting upset at those calling him GOATbrook. Get over it, people. GOATbrook is here to stay and he's coming for all of your favorite players.

This may be the best post of all time.

It just maybe. I was laughing so hard when I saw the "It's GOATbrook's team, not KD's" thread on GB though I don't agree with that. KD is easily their best player and a Top 2 player in the league when healthy if not the best but still funny to see that thread title. I was shocked to see nearly every other poster referring to RW as GOATbrook and I have also noticed some backlash from those who don't like him with comments like "Enough of this GOATbrook crap, it sounds so stupid".

Well no, it doesn't. Let the GOATbrook GOAT.

Chuck Texas wrote:I've always loved him so at least Im not a Westbrook bandwagoner.

But I do love GOATbrook and feel no shame in admitting I jumped on your bandwagon there.

Haha....the comment about bandwagoners was a joke

. I am just messing around. The more the merrier, GOATbrook is that good when he's on. I don't blame anyone for jumping on his bandwagon.

Post #704 » by **bondom34** » Sat Feb 21, 2015 10:10 pm

Just realized after looking at the Hornets board, but they have Mo Williams and Brian Roberts at PG tonight.....do it Russ, do it.

picc · Post #705 » by **picc** » Sat Feb 21, 2015 10:16 pm

GOATbrook is such an awesome nickname because its so obviously tongue in cheek. People are just having fun. Its even better because the board is obsessed with shooting efficiency, and Westbrook basically looks at efficiency and sees toilet paper.

Guys who have a problem with GOATbrook should take things a little less seriously and just enjoy the ride. :- ) As a wise man said, he's here to stay and coming for your favorite player's ass.

Post #706 » by **bondom34** » Sat Feb 21, 2015 11:35 pm

picc wrote:GOATbrook is such an awesome nickname because its so obviously tongue in cheek. People are just having fun. Its even better because the board is obsessed with shooting efficiency, and Westbrook basically looks at efficiency and sees toilet paper.

Guys who have a problem with GOATbrook should take things a little less seriously and just enjoy the ride. :- ) As a wise man said, he's here to stay and coming for your favorite player's ass.

New sig.

KD35Brah · Post #707 » by **KD35Brah** » Sun Feb 22, 2015 12:01 am

Pumped for this game tonight.

ardee · Post #708 » by **ardee** » Sun Feb 22, 2015 2:50 am

I would move mountains to have this guy on the Lakers.

OKC fans are so effing lucky.

Still concern about Durant though. Hope this season doesn't derail his career and he goes on to be 32/8/5 Durant again.

Post #709 » by **bondom34** » Sun Feb 22, 2015 4:37 am

ardee wrote:I would move mountains to have this guy on the Lakers.

OKC fans are so effing lucky.

Still concern about Durant though. Hope this season doesn't derail his career and he goes on to be 32/8/5 Durant again.

ardee, I hate it when Laker fans say that, but if there's one Laker fan I'd feel good for it'd be you.

33/10/7, again awesome. Kanter was really impressive to me, he missed some FTs, but played solid defense on Al Jeff, which was supposed to be his big weakness. I honestly don't ever remember a game where 2 OKC bigs had double doubles til now. A future frontcourt of Adams/Kanter/Ibaka/McGary looks real solid if KD and Russ hang around for the long haul.

Ballerhogger · Post #710 » by **Ballerhogger** » Sun Feb 22, 2015 5:06 am

Thunder win and suns loose and the thunder are in the 8th spot

RSCD3_ · Post #711 » by **RSCD3_** » Sun Feb 22, 2015 5:17 am

Here's a little picture edit I made about GOATbrook, When he's full of rage

Post #712 » by **bondom34** » Sun Feb 22, 2015 5:22 am

Ballerhogger wrote:Thunder win and suns loose and the thunder are in the 8th spot

They were after Friday.

spearsy23 · Post #713 » by **spearsy23** » Sun Feb 22, 2015 5:26 am

RSCD3_ wrote:Here's a little picture edit I made about GOATbrook, When he's full of rage

I can't find the edit? :-?

Ballerhogger · Post #714 » by **Ballerhogger** » Sun Feb 22, 2015 5:31 am

bondom34 wrote:
Ballerhogger wrote:Thunder win and suns loose and the thunder are in the 8th spot

They were after Friday.

I know that just saying

RSCD3_ · Post #715 » by **RSCD3_** » Sun Feb 22, 2015 5:32 am

spearsy23 wrote:
RSCD3_ wrote:Here's a little picture edit I made about GOATbrook, When he's full of rage

I can't find the edit?

I had to run it through some filters, otherwise the intensity could damage your eyes 8-)

NaturalThunder · Post #716 » by **NaturalThunder** » Sun Feb 22, 2015 6:54 am

You know, stats/impact/production wise, what he's been doing the last week or two probably isn't too far off from what Durant did last year starting in late December, through all of January, and a chunk of February without Westbrook. Unfortunately for Westbrook, OKC isn't at the top of the standings like they were last year when Durant began his assault on the league. That, coupled with him missing a chunk of games to being the year, means he's likely never going to generate as much MVP buzz as he should. He hasn't been as great as Durant, and his efficiency still isn't the greatest, but that's not what makes his impact at least somewhat on par with the best in the league anyway. It's his relentless aggression, and non-stop motor that separates him from most players in the league today, and it's a joy to watch.

I've always appreciated Westbrook. Yes, Durant has always been my favorite OKC player, but I'm a Thunder fan first and foremost, so I've always defended and appreciated Russ with all of his good and bad. But recently, with his amazing play, is probably the first time I've really, truly realized how dang lucky I am as a Thunder fan. I'm getting to see Russ, for probably the first time in his career, fully unleashed and it's a thing of beauty a lot more often than not. He really is, in a completely and different way, a very special player in his own right.

Post #717 » by **bondom34** » Sun Feb 22, 2015 7:02 am

NaturalThunder wrote:You know, stats/impact/production wise, what he's been doing the last week or two probably isn't too far off from what Durant did last year starting in late December, through all of January, and a chunk of February without Westbrook. Unfortunately for Westbrook, OKC isn't at the top of the standings like they were last year when Durant began his assault on the league. That, coupled with him missing a chunk of games to being the year, means he's likely never going to generate as much MVP buzz as he should. He hasn't been as great as Durant, and his efficiency still isn't the greatest, but that's not what makes his impact at least somewhat on par with the best in the league anyway. It's his relentless aggression, and non-stop motor that separates him from most players in the league today, and it's a joy to watch.

I've always appreciated Westbrook. Yes, Durant has always been my favorite OKC player, but I'm a Thunder fan first and foremost, so I've always defended and appreciated Russ with all of his good and bad. But recently, with his amazing play, is probably the first time I've really, truly realized how dang lucky I am as a Thunder fan. I'm getting to see Russ, for probably the first time in his career, fully unleashed and it's a thing of beauty a lot more often than not. He really is, in a completely and different way, a very special player in his own right.

Agreed. I feel the same way about KD, though I'm a bigger Russ fan. Either one of them missing time makes me appreciate them so much more. How'd you like the new guys, any general thoughts on the trade?

Post #718 » by **bondom34** » Sun Feb 22, 2015 7:14 am

Also, don't know if he's reading, but if so...SideshowBob, do you have the SRS numbers w/ and w/o Russ and KD?

NaturalThunder · Post #719 » by **NaturalThunder** » Sun Feb 22, 2015 7:35 am

bondom34 wrote:
NaturalThunder wrote:You know, stats/impact/production wise, what he's been doing the last week or two probably isn't too far off from what Durant did last year starting in late December, through all of January, and a chunk of February without Westbrook. Unfortunately for Westbrook, OKC isn't at the top of the standings like they were last year when Durant began his assault on the league. That, coupled with him missing a chunk of games to being the year, means he's likely never going to generate as much MVP buzz as he should. He hasn't been as great as Durant, and his efficiency still isn't the greatest, but that's not what makes his impact at least somewhat on par with the best in the league anyway. It's his relentless aggression, and non-stop motor that separates him from most players in the league today, and it's a joy to watch.

I've always appreciated Westbrook. Yes, Durant has always been my favorite OKC player, but I'm a Thunder fan first and foremost, so I've always defended and appreciated Russ with all of his good and bad. But recently, with his amazing play, is probably the first time I've really, truly realized how dang lucky I am as a Thunder fan. I'm getting to see Russ, for probably the first time in his career, fully unleashed and it's a thing of beauty a lot more often than not. He really is, in a completely and different way, a very special player in his own right.

Agreed. I feel the same way about KD, though I'm a bigger Russ fan. Either one of them missing time makes me appreciate them so much more. How'd you like the new guys, any general thoughts on the trade?

I'll need a little more time to really judge the new guys and how they fit with the team. Mainly, I need at least a handful of games with KD in the lineup to get a real feel but, at the very least, it's obvious OKC improved their depth. I think this one trade took OKC from being a team with so-so depth to one of the deeper, more balanced teams in the league. I may be overselling, and be proven wrong in time, but at the time of the trade, after I finally saw the full details, I loved it.

Post #720 » by **bondom34** » Sun Feb 22, 2015 7:41 am

NaturalThunder wrote:
bondom34 wrote:
NaturalThunder wrote:You know, stats/impact/production wise, what he's been doing the last week or two probably isn't too far off from what Durant did last year starting in late December, through all of January, and a chunk of February without Westbrook. Unfortunately for Westbrook, OKC isn't at the top of the standings like they were last year when Durant began his assault on the league. That, coupled with him missing a chunk of games to being the year, means he's likely never going to generate as much MVP buzz as he should. He hasn't been as great as Durant, and his efficiency still isn't the greatest, but that's not what makes his impact at least somewhat on par with the best in the league anyway. It's his relentless aggression, and non-stop motor that separates him from most players in the league today, and it's a joy to watch.

I've always appreciated Westbrook. Yes, Durant has always been my favorite OKC player, but I'm a Thunder fan first and foremost, so I've always defended and appreciated Russ with all of his good and bad. But recently, with his amazing play, is probably the first time I've really, truly realized how dang lucky I am as a Thunder fan. I'm getting to see Russ, for probably the first time in his career, fully unleashed and it's a thing of beauty a lot more often than not. He really is, in a completely and different way, a very special player in his own right.

Agreed. I feel the same way about KD, though I'm a bigger Russ fan. Either one of them missing time makes me appreciate them so much more. How'd you like the new guys, any general thoughts on the trade?

I'll need a little more time to really judge the new guys and how they fit with the team. Mainly, I need at least a handful of games with KD in the lineup to get a real feel but, at the very least, it's obvious OKC improved their depth. I think this one trade took OKC from being a team with so-so depth to one of the deeper, more balanced teams in the league. I may be overselling, and be proven wrong in time, but at the time of the trade, after I finally saw the full details, I loved it.

Me too, was in full freak out happy mode Thursday afternoon!