Tag: Paul George

Where is the best place for Russell Westbrook Now?

With OKC trading Paul George to the Clippers everyone is asking the same question: What’s next for Russell Westbrook? It has long been said that Westbrook will never win a championship. In the past he has essentially demanded control of the team on the floor, he stat padded his way to an MVP in the 2016-17 NBA season, and he was criticized for stealing rebounds from his teammates in order to secure his triple double. However, Westbrook is simply not good enough to win a chip as the best player on his team.

Russel Westbrook gives his all on the basketball court. He never shows a lack of emotion or heart when it comes to the game. However, with only 29% shooting from 3 point range and a 42% field goal percentage, all that heart doesn’t matter without success.

With Paul George gone the Thunder are now in a rebuilding faze and the best thing for them to do is send Westbrook to a place where he can contend. The biggest problem for Westbrook is his demand to have the ball in his hands, or at least it used to be.

With Paul George, last season, Westbrook showed a willingness to give up his role as the top dog and let Paul George, the better shooter, take control of the offense and be the scorer. That is what Westbrook has to keep up if he wants to win a title. He can’t pad his stats or demand the ball. He is a solid player and an all-star talent but he can’t win a title all by himself.

So, where is the best place for a player like Westbrook. Teams that would be looking would be teams with cap space, who have another star player, and are looking for that missing piece to put them over the top.

The Heat do not have the cap space but if they could clear some in the future, Westbrook could be a nice addition to their team. Jimmy Butler has been known to get in the face of players who don’t work hard enough. That would never be a problem with a guy like Westbrook. He and Butler have similar personalities and could gel well as teammates in Miami.

If all Westbrook cares about was getting the most money, Atlanta would be a good choice. They have the most Cap space currently and are on the come up as a young team without a real superstar. However, it is doubtful that the Hawks would be willing to deal out their developing young talent for Westbrook, who may not even work well with their system.

Another potential destination for Westbrook is the Boston Celtics. With players like Kemba Walker, Jason Tatum, and Jaylen Brown in the starting line up they are looking like a good team this coming season. They only have 3 players currently in double digits in terms of yearly salary and have some good cap space. While Westbrook does have a big personality he hasn’t had many problems in the locker room, which is good news for Boston after what they dealt with in Kyrie Irving. If Hayward can get his game back the Celtics could have one of the best front courts in basketball.

Lakers vs. Clippers: Who Will Rule LA

It finally happened. Kawhi Leonard has declared that he is going to play for the Los Angeles Clippers and he’s bringing Paul George with him. With Lebron James and Anthony Davis with the Lakers and Kawhi and PG with the Clippers, the NBA is finally going to see the LA rivalry it has wanted. But which team will come out on top? Who will rule LA basketball.

With the addition of 2 new all-stars the Clippers are the new favorites to win the NBA Championship this upcoming season. With Players like Lou Williams, Patrick Beverly, and Montrezl Harrell backing up Leonard and George, the Clippers will have a formidable starting 5.

Last year Kawhi Leonard lead a Toronto Raptors team, with arguably less talent than the Clippers, to their first championship in franchise history. There’s nothing to suggest that with the help of PG he couldn’t do it again. However, the Clipper will be fairly small with their tallest player in the potential starting five being 6’9. That’s where the Lakers may have the advantage.

Having recently signed DeMarcus Cousins, traded for AD, and already having LeBron James and Kyle Kuzma, the Lakers are a very big team. Four out if their starting five are over 6’8. Three of their starting 5 are former all-stars and Kuzma has a lot of potential.

with 4 outstanding players in their staring 5, the Lakers have the edge on the number of talented players. However, With Kawhi having just lead a team to a championship and Paul George being in the MVP conversation before his shoulder injury, the Clippers may have more and younger talent. And with a better supporting players the Clippers have a very good shot at being the next NBA champions.

At this point, it’s really a toss up as to who will take LA. Both the Lakers and Clippers have significantly improved this off season and will take the NBA By storm next year. Both have great talent and good coaches. However, since the Clippers have a significantly better front office, the edge is with the Clippers.