Gilbert Arenas surprisingly gives the ULTIMATE compliment to Russell Westbrook amidst his trade to the Clippers
Even B=before Russell Westbrook joined the Clippers, Gilber Arenas said that Westbrook joining any playoff team a championship team.
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Gilbert Arenas and Russell Westbrook
Amidst the growing concern around the league that Russell Westbrook might be declining, Gilbert Arenas threw a strong take on Westbrook’s importance in the league. While it is true that Arenas’ comments came before Russ was acquired by Los Angeles Clippers, it is also worth noting that the gossip of his draining shooting percentage has become a concern lately. According to Arenas, Westbrook is the kind of player that could change the fate of the team with his game.
Speaking on the “No Chill” podcast, the former NBA player said that with his talent and the kind of game that he plays, Westbrook can easily change the fate of teams this year. “This man alone changes, who wins the championship this year.” Moreover, he added that his joining a championship-caliber team could already make it a clearcut favorite. “If he decides to say ‘y’ll wanna f**k with my name, y’ll don’t think I can do this, I am going to Phoenix. I am already getting 43 million, I will take a dollar and I’ll go to Phoenix’ who is beating them?” said Arenas.
Arenas also added that if Russ comes off the bench in Phoenix, there is no chance that any team in the league can beat them. He also suggested that if Russ had joined the Celtics, it would have given them a clear-cut edge over the Milwaukee Bucks, and vice-versa. According to the former Washington Wizards star, if Westbrook joins any of the teams capable of making deep playoff runs, Westbrook gives them a clear edge over all the others.
Can Russell Westbrook make LA Clippers a championship team this season?
Even before Westbrook joined the Clippers in the buyout market, they were already one of the strongest teams in the Western Conference. As compared to the two stars, Russ’s game is completely different. He is a master at making plays easier for other players. Since the Lakers didn’t have enough shooting around James and Davis, Westbrook’s flaws were quite evident. The Clippers on the other hand have enough shooting on the roster, and Westbrook is sure to thrive on that.
Despite the fact that John Wall was waived and Reggie Jackson was traded, they still had two of the most gifted offensive players in the league Leonard and PG. The Clippers are only 21 games shy from 82 regular season games. Adding Westbrook will certainly give them a point guard, taking some load off of their star players. However, it is still unclear if Russ would start or come off the bench. Clippers coach Ty Lue said that he wants “Russ to be Russ”.
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