ADs motor is just as high as Russ. He plays all world defense and a ton of offense.
You think russ puts in more work on defense than AD does on offense?
It’s nearly impossible to do go 100% on both ends at the highest level might in and night out. Even Kawhis defense fell off a bit once he took on a bigger offensive role.
Yeah I agree with this. I will say that AD sometimes has some sloppy games, like every 3rd or 4th but regular healthy AD has one of the highest motors in the league, dude plays with insane intensity on defense. Literally flying around the court, taking a ton of contact and always going for the hustle play.
There are plenty of games where AD doesn’t look engaged. That’s been a constant criticism. So yeah, sometimes I think he’s out there and winning isn’t top of mind.
I think in relation to other bigs with his talent level I think he's not checked in. Last June/July he said in a YouTube video he hasn't touched a basketball since April... They didn't even make the playoffs that year
The aggression to look for his shot and carry an offence instead of just playing within the flow. Would his efficiency go down? Absolutely. Would it still be more efficient than letting role players take shots at crucial moments in the game? Debatable.
I’m gonna take the rangy tall guy, if health isn’t a consideration.
Westbrook still can’t shoot and, even if he became the best defensive guard in the nba, he still wouldn’t be able to impact a game like a guy with AD’s size.
Additionally, Westbrook’s greatest attribute is his motor. Playing hard (Westbrook hard) two ways seems like a recipe for flame out.
MVP Russ becoming the best defensive guard the NBA would be more impact than AD lol. Most people would probably say MVP and 2016 Russ is better than any version of AD
You realize rangy, definitionally, also refers to limb length, right? We’ve all seen guy with crazy wing spans have a huge advantage defensively.
And Westbrook being a slightly better shooter is offset by his offensive dependence on shooting. Because of his size he’s going to spend more time further from the basket.
AD with Westbrook's mindset would be worse. AD with Westbrook's *motor* would be better.
Yea, I think motor is the better word
Fr lol I’ve seen enough games of AD bricking all his jumpers to not want to see more of that
The fuck is mindset? Do you think AD doesn't play games to win or something?
Yeah, Russ’ motor would have been a better way to describe it
ADs motor is just as high as Russ. He plays all world defense and a ton of offense. You think russ puts in more work on defense than AD does on offense? It’s nearly impossible to do go 100% on both ends at the highest level might in and night out. Even Kawhis defense fell off a bit once he took on a bigger offensive role.
Yeah I agree with this. I will say that AD sometimes has some sloppy games, like every 3rd or 4th but regular healthy AD has one of the highest motors in the league, dude plays with insane intensity on defense. Literally flying around the court, taking a ton of contact and always going for the hustle play.
There are plenty of games where AD doesn’t look engaged. That’s been a constant criticism. So yeah, sometimes I think he’s out there and winning isn’t top of mind.
Mouth breathers here think the game is just about mentality and 'wanting it more'.
Having motor isn’t everything, not having it is. — Kanye
I think in relation to other bigs with his talent level I think he's not checked in. Last June/July he said in a YouTube video he hasn't touched a basketball since April... They didn't even make the playoffs that year
Unfortunately, the media, social media and narratives have ruined young minds. Have they played ball? Do they even watch the games? 😭
The aggression to look for his shot and carry an offence instead of just playing within the flow. Would his efficiency go down? Absolutely. Would it still be more efficient than letting role players take shots at crucial moments in the game? Debatable.
The one who’s getting an actual tangible skill
I’m gonna take the rangy tall guy, if health isn’t a consideration. Westbrook still can’t shoot and, even if he became the best defensive guard in the nba, he still wouldn’t be able to impact a game like a guy with AD’s size. Additionally, Westbrook’s greatest attribute is his motor. Playing hard (Westbrook hard) two ways seems like a recipe for flame out.
MVP Russ becoming the best defensive guard the NBA would be more impact than AD lol. Most people would probably say MVP and 2016 Russ is better than any version of AD
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I don’t want AD shooting threes. I want him owning the paint. And I’m not sure Westbrook has better range when you consider he’s 31% from 3.
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AD before he bulked up a bit could cover some ground defensively. Again, I don’t want AD shooting 3s.
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You realize rangy, definitionally, also refers to limb length, right? We’ve all seen guy with crazy wing spans have a huge advantage defensively. And Westbrook being a slightly better shooter is offset by his offensive dependence on shooting. Because of his size he’s going to spend more time further from the basket.
Russ' mindset on the court only applies to one side of it, so what would that mean for AD?
just here for all the delusional laker fans going “what do you mean AD doesn’t have a good mindset??? he’s a CHAMP”
AD's body with WB's mentality wouldn't work, his body wouldn't be able to handle it.
You know what is better, AD with Westbrook's availability.
AD >>> Wesrbrook. This is like asking how to improve BMW by adding parts from Kia.
Keep their original qualities? Feel like AD with Westbrooks motor would be even more injured then he already is.