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mtcan wrote:Who doesn't love those bank shots Russ loves to take where the ball hits the top of the back board and doesn't even touch the rim?
NO-KG-AI wrote:MavfanAus wrote:He makes a point though. Majority wouldn't say it to his face, even if he wasn't physical with his reaction, the confrontation alone would deter majority of the Basketball Internet Community and if you're the small minority that believe you would say it to his face, you're either a try hard, or full of sh-it. It's easier to talk trash behind your phone or PC, or in the stands comforted by police or security.
"Social media made you all way too comfortable with disrespecting people and not getting punched in the face for it.”
He keeps saying this like he's going to do something though. Millions of people have said it at this point, some to his face, some he's clearly had to cross path with in the media at some point. And 0 punches now lol. So he really needs to stop acting like he's going to rough somebody up, it's cringy.
NO-KG-AI wrote:MavfanAus wrote:He makes a point though. Majority wouldn't say it to his face, even if he wasn't physical with his reaction, the confrontation alone would deter majority of the Basketball Internet Community and if you're the small minority that believe you would say it to his face, you're either a try hard, or full of sh-it. It's easier to talk trash behind your phone or PC, or in the stands comforted by police or security.
"Social media made you all way too comfortable with disrespecting people and not getting punched in the face for it.”
He keeps saying this like he's going to do something though. Millions of people have said it at this point, some to his face, some he's clearly had to cross path with in the media at some point. And 0 punches now lol. So he really needs to stop acting like he's going to rough somebody up, it's cringy.
Magic#1 wrote:We have won two playoff games in two years. If we decide to keep this team for the next two years, maybe it will feel like we won a series.
MavfanAus wrote:He makes a point though. Majority wouldn't say it to his face, even if he wasn't physical with his reaction, the confrontation alone would deter majority of the Basketball Internet Community and if you're the small minority that believe you would say it to his face, you're either a try hard, or full of sh-it. It's easier to talk trash behind your phone or PC, or in the stands comforted by police or security.
"Social media made you all way too comfortable with disrespecting people and not getting punched in the face for it.”
Texas Chuck wrote:I mean a lot of people take pride in their name. No reason for him to be exempt. It's wild to me how so many posters here just completely remove the humanity from the players.
HMFFL wrote:Russ like many players are very sensitive. They want to voice their opinion but they want everybody else to be mutes. I find these people to be extremely weak personally.
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But still less than KD's tweets (burners included)bbalnation wrote:HMFFL wrote:Russ like many players are very sensitive. They want to voice their opinion but they want everybody else to be mutes. I find these people to be extremely weak personally.
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Thank you for having the courage & bravery to share your judgement and analysis about another human being's character publically, but behind a hidden digital alias through a computer or phone screen where those reading don't know who you are: your family names, your basketball pedigree on a basketball forum, source of income, etc.
Insightful basketball commentary, HMFFL!
Metrics wise, fwiw; you have more RealGM posts than Russ has NBA career points (#31 all time total).
Congrats there, quite an accomplishment with these types of posts.
mtcan wrote:Who doesn't love those bank shots Russ loves to take where the ball hits the top of the back board and doesn't even touch the rim?
Don't be such a snowflake Russ.
Stan wrote:mtcan wrote:Who doesn't love those bank shots Russ loves to take where the ball hits the top of the back board and doesn't even touch the rim?
Don't be such a snowflake Russ.
He really has some of the most unfathomable misses I've ever seen. It's hard to believe an NBA player, and an MVP just a few years ago, shoots the way he does. You don't even see random guys in a pickup game who literally miss THAT badly lol.
MavfanAus wrote:NO-KG-AI wrote:MavfanAus wrote:He makes a point though. Majority wouldn't say it to his face, even if he wasn't physical with his reaction, the confrontation alone would deter majority of the Basketball Internet Community and if you're the small minority that believe you would say it to his face, you're either a try hard, or full of sh-it. It's easier to talk trash behind your phone or PC, or in the stands comforted by police or security.
"Social media made you all way too comfortable with disrespecting people and not getting punched in the face for it.”
He keeps saying this like he's going to do something though. Millions of people have said it at this point, some to his face, some he's clearly had to cross path with in the media at some point. And 0 punches now lol. So he really needs to stop acting like he's going to rough somebody up, it's cringy.
So you've seen someone literally say "Westbrick" to his face, without a phone to record, or police and security in attendance?
Come on man, let's see the "majority" say it to him without some kind of insurance to fall back on.
And I'm not saying Westbrook is a tough guy who is going to whip somebodies a-ss. But the Internet Basketball Community is so cringe that majority wouldn't have the balls to say it unless they knew they could get something out of it otherwise? It'd end up in a verbal confrontation and most people face to face, don't have the mental aptitude to handle face to face confrontation especially in today's world where they're so used to confrontation behind a screen. There is such a small minority that would go up and ridicule a person without a phone, security guard, police officer or other individual around to record the interaction. It's so damn easy to sit in the stands and talk trash then sit back, laugh and record the players angry response. Yet Westbrook is the villain here for other people acting like tools? Ok
People are bashing Westbrook for reacting the way he is, fair enough. But don't act like the Internet isn't full of wannabe tough guys especially the Basketball Community which is full of hot takes and douchebags everywhere.
PizzaSteve wrote:As much as I dislike him, have to agree a media figure shouldnt use derogative nicknames. It is quite unprofessional. As flawed a player at Westbrook can be, depending on the team around him and fit, he is a professional athelete, former MVP who works hard.
Richard Miller wrote:PizzaSteve wrote:As much as I dislike him, have to agree a media figure shouldnt use derogative nicknames. It is quite unprofessional. As flawed a player at Westbrook can be, depending on the team around him and fit, he is a professional athelete, former MVP who works hard.
Since when is 'brick' derogative?