Skip Bayless takes CHEAP SHOT at Russell Westbrook ahead of the Clippers’ playoff battle against Kevin Durant and the Suns

Fox Sports analyst Skip Bayless continues his criticism of Russell Westbrook, saying he'll be the biggest reason Clippers will lose to Suns in the playoffs. .

Skip Bayless takes CHEAP SHOT at Russell Westbrook ahead of the Clippers’ playoff battle against Kevin Durant and the Suns

The NBA playoffs are here, and one of the most intriguing matchups in the first round is between the Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Clippers. The series features two of the league’s biggest stars who used to be teammates: Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook. Both stars went to war as members of the Oklahoma City Thunder, but when years of playing alongside did not result in a championship, the players went their own paths.

Skip Bayless is no stranger to stirring up controversy with his hot takes on sports, especially when it comes to the NBA. The Fox Sports analyst has a track record of taking shots at some of the league’s biggest stars, such as LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard, and Russell Westbrook. Recently, he aimed his criticism at Westbrook, the star point guard of the Clippers, ahead of their first-round playoff showdown against Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns.

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According to Fox Sports analyst Skip Bayless, this series is not about the teams but about the individual players. Bayless tweeted: “Suns vs Clips in R1: KD will be the biggest reason the Suns win, Russ will be the biggest reason the Clips lose. CAN’T WAIT.” He suggested that Durant would outplay his former teammate and Westbrook would hurt his own team with his poor shooting and decision-making.

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Westbrook has been a frequent target of Bayless’ criticism for years, often labeling him a “stat-padder” who prioritizes his individual numbers over winning. He has also blamed him for being a bad teammate who pushes away other stars, such as Durant and James Harden. On the other hand, Bayless has lauded Durant as one of the best players in the world several times.

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Why might Bayless be wrong about Russell Westbrook?

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Bayless has a history of bashing Westbrook and praising Durant, but his tweet might be disrespectful and inaccurate. Westbrook might not be a liability for the Clippers, but a valuable asset. He helped the Clippers through a slew of injuries to finish fifth in the West while fitting like a glove in Tyronn Lue’s game plan for the team.

Westbrook may not be the most efficient shooter or defender in the league, but he is still one of the most versatile and explosive players in the game. He posted 15.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 7.5 assists per game this season while bringing unparalleled energy to the court nightly.

Durant is not a one-man show for the Suns but a team player. He averaged 29.1 points, 6.7 rebounds, and five assists per game this season while shooting over 50% from the field and over 40% from three-point range. The Suns have a stacked squad with elite scorers of the ball, and so do the Clippers.

The Suns vs. Clippers series will be a test of two deep and talented teams who have different strengths and weaknesses. It will be interesting to see who comes out on top.

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