Clips 12-10 in the Russ Era

xinxin · Post #161 » by **xinxin** » Fri Mar 3, 2023 7:33 am

Kobeskillz wrote:
Jedi32 wrote:Russ has pretty much played under control, and he seems to be doing what the clipps are asking of him. Can't see how their losses are his fault. I don't understand some of the dislike for Russ.

He has the worse turnovers at the worst time. Always.

Weird how a team with Kahwi and PG13 can have such a bad defense.

His entry has also disrupted the team chemistry of the clippers.

I recall Mann & Powell were balling until Russ entered the fray.. Now, they look lost.

Dubious Handles · Post #162 » by **Dubious Handles** » Fri Mar 3, 2023 7:39 am

Russ got the playoff treatment last night. Aint no way he gets minutes in the postseason after Kawhi/ Ty Lue saw that first hand, right??

Homer38 · Post #163 » by **Homer38** » Fri Mar 3, 2023 7:41 am

Dubious Handles wrote:Russ got the playoff treatment last night. Aint no way he gets minutes in the postseason after Kawhi/ Ty Lue saw that first hand, right??

again,they could not make the playoffs....

The-Power · Post #164 » by **The-Power** » Fri Mar 3, 2023 7:44 am

Michael Jordan wrote:Management has done an abysmal job of assembling a supporting cast.

Its almost like they haven't done jack **** to address the roster concerns since Kawhi and PG-13 joined. Signed a decent PG? No. Found a legit 6th man? No. Put together a big-man rotation? No.

Nah, that's too easy. A lot of people (including myself) considered the Clippers the deepest team before the season. You must consider that George and Kawhi are paid a combined 85M this season. What would you want them to do?

They tried to add PGs but naturally there are limited options available. Beverley, Jackson, Bledsoe, Wall, now Westbrook, Hyland. If none of them work out, it's probably either because the team (driven by its stars and perhaps coaching staff) don't produce a great environment to flourish in or your cap situation and the market just don't allow you to sign difference-makers. 6th man? If Powell, who scored 19 PPG as a starter over his last two healthy seasons, isn't a legit 6th man then which teams have one? Now they also brought in Eric Gordon to provide a scoring punch off the bench. Bigs? They have one of the most underrated bigs in Zubac, they had a strong bench big in Hartenstein last season, and now with the little they had to offer they brought in Plumlee who was coming off a strong season with Charlotte.

No, the problem is not with the FO or owners. They spend more money than any team in the league and they have consistently tried to bring in players that fill holes – there are just certain limitations with that salary structure and lack of assets, as well as the specific needs of the two stars. As I mentioned already, a ton of people actually thought of them as the deepest team in the league. That should be a credit to the organization. At some point, you have to hold the players accountable – especially those who lead the team. Kawhi and PG13 have been put in a situation that is virtually as good as it can possibly be under these circumstances. If they cannot win with that team, it's on them.

HanzGruber · Post #165 » by **HanzGruber** » Fri Mar 3, 2023 7:47 am

Ssj16 wrote:
KingFox wrote:
HanzGruber wrote:Yes he’s a huge addition by subtraction. Pelinka really screwed LA by trading for him in the first place.

Just wait til he really starts feeling himself and starts taking more 3s. It’ll be fun to watch

Yea they wasted a good chunk of Lebrons time with that move

Why do people keep forgetting that LeBron pushed for the Westbrook deal?

He can push for whoever he wants. At the end of the day the gm makes the call. And clearly nba players think Russ is better than he actually is

Post #166 » by **dockingsched** » Fri Mar 3, 2023 7:58 am

This is the Russ that you see when he’s on your team which makes you laugh when people say he’s such a hard worker. Not on D he ain’t.

Read on Twitter

?s=46&t=PPiGmd5vJo7b8i-9JXdx0A

Post #167 » by **The Sebastian Express** » Fri Mar 3, 2023 7:59 am

Homer38 wrote:
Dubious Handles wrote:Russ got the playoff treatment last night. Aint no way he gets minutes in the postseason after Kawhi/ Ty Lue saw that first hand, right??

again,they could not make the playoffs....

Don't say this! I need them to make the play-ins AND playoffs over my Blazers!

Damn you Clippers, please don't foil our attempts at a stealth tank!

lonzo_pelota · Post #168 » by **lonzo_pelota** » Fri Mar 3, 2023 8:21 am

Statlanta wrote:Karma that he sinks both LA teams because of the hubris of Paul George, Anthony Davis and LeBron James.

nah lakers won a chip despite his infamy during free agency negotiations

Gusto1903 · Post #169 » by **Gusto1903** » Fri Mar 3, 2023 8:59 am

Im shocked, that people are shocked about Russ' performance.

Sofia · Post #170 » by **Sofia** » Fri Mar 3, 2023 9:00 am

righterwriter wrote:
Revived wrote:How Russ looks like now is gonna be how Ja Morant looks 11 years from now.

Ja Morant will likely be in the prison in 11 years.

I had a legitimate lol at that

Sofia · Post #171 » by **Sofia** » Fri Mar 3, 2023 9:02 am

xinxin wrote:
Kobeskillz wrote:
Jedi32 wrote:Russ has pretty much played under control, and he seems to be doing what the clipps are asking of him. Can't see how their losses are his fault. I don't understand some of the dislike for Russ.

He has the worse turnovers at the worst time. Always.

Weird how a team with Kahwi and PG13 can have such a bad defense.

His entry has also disrupted the team chemistry of the clippers.

I recall Mann & Powell were balling until Russ entered the fray.. Now, they look lost.

Chemistry has been trash all season

Pointgod · Post #172 » by **Pointgod** » Fri Mar 3, 2023 9:27 am

Clippers are the friend that you tell them not to date a toxic person that’s left everyone of their relationships on bad terms but they ignore your advice and do it anyways. I mean didn’t see this coming?

Westbrook is going to get the blame for whatever happens, he should have gone to Washington or somewhere equally low stakes.

MrBigShot · Post #173 » by **MrBigShot** » Fri Mar 3, 2023 10:14 am

dockingsched wrote:This is the Russ that you see when he’s on your team which makes you laugh when people say he’s such a hard worker. Not on D he ain’t.

Read on Twitter
?s=46&t=PPiGmd5vJo7b8i-9JXdx0A

I don't think i've ever seen that at any professional level. Like even teams leaving Simmons open don't give him that much space, it's like something you'd see at the rec to taunt someone who can't shoot.

giberish · Post #174 » by **giberish** » Fri Mar 3, 2023 10:19 am

dockingsched wrote:This is the Russ that you see when he’s on your team which makes you laugh when people say he’s such a hard worker. Not on D he ain’t.

Read on Twitter
?s=46&t=PPiGmd5vJo7b8i-9JXdx0A

If GS isn't going to guard him at the 3-point line, why should he guard Warrior players at the 3-point line?

Scoundreldays · Post #175 » by **Scoundreldays** » Fri Mar 3, 2023 10:25 am

Pointgod wrote:Clippers are the friend that you tell them not to date a toxic person that’s left everyone of their relationships on bad terms but they ignore your advice and do it anyways. I mean didn’t see this coming?

Westbrook is going to get the blame for whatever happens, he should have gone to Washington or somewhere equally low stakes.

Honestly the blame should be on PG and the front office for listening to him.

Gusto1903 · Post #176 » by **Gusto1903** » Fri Mar 3, 2023 10:25 am

dockingsched wrote:This is the Russ that you see when he’s on your team which makes you laugh when people say he’s such a hard worker. Not on D he ain’t.

Read on Twitter
?s=46&t=PPiGmd5vJo7b8i-9JXdx0A

On the second clip, he looks like good ol MVP Days Russ, where he lurked around for that statpadding Rebound lol

elchengue20 · Post #177 » by **elchengue20** » Fri Mar 3, 2023 10:28 am

But but but hes a HOFer thoo!!!

Tracymcgoaty · Post #178 » by **Tracymcgoaty** » Fri Mar 3, 2023 10:35 am

Where's that JN guy blaming everyone else on the Lakers but Westbrook for his piss poor defense.

Rinse and repeat.

Homer38 · Post #179 » by **Homer38** » Fri Mar 3, 2023 11:43 am

Tracymcgoaty wrote:Where's that JN guy blaming everyone else on the Lakers but Westbrook for his piss poor defense.

Rinse and repeat.

Good question! :lol:

LBJKB24MJ23 · Post #180 » by **LBJKB24MJ23** » Fri Mar 3, 2023 1:03 pm

The fact GS didn’t even try to guard Westbrook is masterclass haha