The Russell Westbrook Thread (2014/15)

Colbinii · Post #221 » by **Colbinii** » Mon Dec 15, 2014 4:03 pm

bigboi wrote:'I agree, dude would easily be MVP right now. I didn't believe it but he might actually be better than KD or at least on his level.

I agree. We have seen games over the past couple years, specifically last years WCSF against the Clippers where Russ had that "This is the best player on the court" look, but man, it is great to see such a talent put it all together like this. Fun to watch him play at this insane level of talent AND consistency. This is also the first year in a long time where I may have to re-think LeBron being the best player in the league.

SideshowBob · Post #222 » by **SideshowBob** » Mon Dec 15, 2014 4:05 pm

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mqx4R84aBmM[/youtube]

Love all these 60FPS highlight videos now

bigboi · Post #223 » by **bigboi** » Mon Dec 15, 2014 4:05 pm

Colbinii wrote:
bigboi wrote:'I agree, dude would easily be MVP right now. I didn't believe it but he might actually be better than KD or at least on his level.

I agree. We have seen games over the past couple years, specifically last years WCSF against the Clippers where Russ had that "This is the best player on the court" look, but man, it is great to see such a talent put it all together like this. Fun to watch him play at this insane level of talent AND consistency. This is also the first year in a long time where I may have to re-think LeBron being the best player in the league.

Yea, Lebron's decrease in athleticism is killing him right now. This year, I think it could be argued that Lebron hasn't been top 5 so far.

Colbinii · Post #224 » by **Colbinii** » Mon Dec 15, 2014 4:16 pm

bigboi wrote:
Yea, Lebron's decrease in athleticism is killing him right now. This year, I think it could be argued that Lebron hasn't been top 5 so far.

So far, yeah, but watching him the last 10 games reassured me that he is (or was, damn you Russ!) still the best player in the league.

SideshowBob · Post #225 » by **SideshowBob** » Mon Dec 15, 2014 4:20 pm

SideshowBob wrote:Quick Breakdown of 2015 OKC with SOS/HCA adjustments:

Season (22 G)

-0.87 SRS, -3.5 Offense, -2.5 Defense, -1.0 Net

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GOATbrook, Durant OUT (14 G)

-3.6 SRS, -6.4 Offense, -2.5 Defense, -3.8 Net

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GOATbrook IN (7 G)

+3.4 SRS, +2.3 Offense, -1.3 Defense, +3.6 Net

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GOATbrook, Durant IN (5 G)

+3.0 SRS, +2.0 Offense, -0.7 Defense, +2.6 Net

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Spoiler:
*I've removed Game 2 (GOATbrook's injury) entirely from the last 3 samples

**Last two sets obviously overlap

Durant's rounding into shape. I think they should be expected to be around 5-7 level once he's back to playing like he's used to (as well as playing his normal minutes). GOATbrook's GOAT production has been providing a lot of lift though.

GOATbrook, Durant OUT (14 G)

-3.6 SRS, -6.4 Offense, -2.5 Defense, -3.8 Net

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GOATbrook IN (9 G)

+6.4 SRS, +3.3 Offense, -3.5 Defense, +6.7 Net

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GOATbrook, Durant IN (7 G)

+6.9 SRS, +3.3 Offense, -3.6 Defense, +6.9 Net

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SideshowBob · Post #226 » by **SideshowBob** » Mon Dec 15, 2014 4:35 pm

On another note, Durant has quietly been fantastic in his limited minutes. Adjusted to his usual 38.5, he's at 28/8/5 on 64.4% TS (really turnover prone though). He looks like the same player as last season to me, just less touches.

Dr Spaceman · Post #227 » by **Dr Spaceman** » Mon Dec 15, 2014 4:36 pm

SideshowBob wrote:
Spoiler:
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mqx4R84aBmM[/youtube]

Love all these 60FPS highlight videos now

That explosion @2:25... I don't think I've seen someone move like that since LeBron's '09 season.

dfins891 · Post #228 » by **dfins891** » Tue Dec 16, 2014 11:46 pm

People have mostly just been talking about how well he's been scoring, but Westbrook is also leading the league in Assist% right now with what would be the 13th best mark all time behind 8 John Stockton seasons, 2 CP3 seasons and 2 Nash seasons.

SideshowBob · Post #229 » by **SideshowBob** » Wed Dec 17, 2014 3:41 am

It begins!

Post #230 » by **bondom34** » Wed Dec 17, 2014 4:06 am

SideshowBob wrote:It begins!

Welcome to the show!

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Post #231 » by **PaulieWal** » Wed Dec 17, 2014 4:18 am

bondom34 wrote:
SideshowBob wrote:It begins!
Welcome to the show!

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The way this game is going I wouldn't be surprised if him and KD don't play in the 4th.

SideshowBob · Post #232 » by **SideshowBob** » Wed Dec 17, 2014 4:45 am

53 PER at the half

Post #233 » by **bondom34** » Wed Dec 17, 2014 4:48 am

Almost at 25/5/5, but Sacramento cut the lead in half. Hopefully they can put them away.

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Post #234 » by **PaulieWal** » Wed Dec 17, 2014 4:49 am

GOATbrook with 19/5/5 and only 1 TO. Hope he can get 35.

Post #235 » by **PaulieWal** » Wed Dec 17, 2014 5:51 am

GOATbrook GOATing.

Final stat line of 32/6/7 with 4 steals and 1 TO. Dude had some spectacular moments in this game.

SideshowBob · Post #236 » by **SideshowBob** » Wed Dec 17, 2014 6:00 am

SideshowBob wrote:53 PER at the half

~48 for the night, so should be 34.5 for the season. Without the injury game its 37.8.

Post #237 » by **bondom34** » Wed Dec 17, 2014 6:00 am

Every time, he just keeps on improving....even cleaned up the TOs.

Curry vs. GOATBrook Thursday!

SunKing · Post #238 » by **SunKing** » Wed Dec 17, 2014 6:05 am

Just wake up this morning in France, first thing I did was to check up the boxscore to this what's my man did...

DON'T DO EM LIKE THAT HUSTLE GOATBROOK !!!!

Can't wait to see that matchup against Steph !

dfins891 · Post #239 » by **dfins891** » Wed Dec 17, 2014 6:07 am

Should have had 0 turnovers tonight. Roberson committed a charge on the 2nd possession of the game and the gave the TO to Russ for some reason. Either way another great game for him

ardee · Post #240 » by **ardee** » Wed Dec 17, 2014 6:38 am

Best in the league

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