Clippers looked the same as they did in the last few years in major games. Incredible in the opening. Championship level basketball… and then they have no winning gene and manage to lose. I love the team, but already was prepared for the outcome. Coaching and staff need to work with this team on endgame scenarios. They look like a deer in the headlights which is a real shame. Kwhai is doubled and there's no play … and Westbrook (who was good mid-game) was terrible at the end as well. In fact, I think he started the avalanche with one of his horrible plays near the end of regulation.
The fit with Russ on the Clippers is much better because comparatively he costs nothing for the Clippers to have him on the roster, whereas the Lakers were paying him 47mil & couldn't afford to surround their 3shot creators with high level shooters/role players.
Russ dramatically raises the tempo of the Clippers, but he also lowers the IQ of the team on the floor. Russ plays to outpace or out-energy the opponent rather than out-execute them. It's why he's such a bad shooter. The same thing that makes him great is what hurts him. He's gonna create more open shots than the team has had before, but he will make his share of mistakes, and him being a non shooter as a 6'3" guard living on the perimeter is Not ideal. The question is will it hurt this team's ceiling so much that they won't get a ring because of it? We shall see.
Russ weakness will show up in the playoffs when there's actually a game plan. When you can't shoot as a point guard that's any point guard you will be exposed.
I’m happy for RW. He got a coach now. He doesn’t have to deal with Le Bron’s lack of loyalty. If people think that’s shade, so be it.. When guys ask to be traded from the so called GOAT it speaks volumes.. # 31 Bryant asked to be out. It speaks volumes. Go Russell Westbreezy!!!
@4:53 – @5:19, that's not on Paul George. The catalyst to that run was Russ the possession directly before PG got stripped Russ had an unforced turnover, the possession before that Russ missed a layup. It was literally at that point the Clippers inbounder was about to pass Russ the ball, but PG told wanted it, because Russ made consecutive bad plays. The play shown here is when PG straight got his pockets picked. Next play the inbounder wasn't sure who to pass to because neither Russ or PG made any effort to get the ball forcing Norman Powell to run into the backcourt to try to get open before a 5 seconds was called but instead Powell fouled trying to get open… With the addition of Russ I suspect the Clippers will have alot more losses like this, where the team seems to look good but there just not winning for some reason. It's simply the Russ effect. This was one of his best games even though he had several turnovers and 3 missed layups. Might take a minute to realize, but they'll realize it soon enough that he makes alot of bad plays that consistently always add up to losses.
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It’s not a fit issue. When u play with lebron the king of HGH ur only roll is to pass it to him so he can score
Clippers looked the same as they did in the last few years in major games. Incredible in the opening. Championship level basketball… and then they have no winning gene and manage to lose. I love the team, but already was prepared for the outcome. Coaching and staff need to work with this team on endgame scenarios. They look like a deer in the headlights which is a real shame. Kwhai is doubled and there's no play … and Westbrook (who was good mid-game) was terrible at the end as well. In fact, I think he started the avalanche with one of his horrible plays near the end of regulation.
Russ looked lost, that was his man that hit that corner 3 in regulation
I like Westbrook because he is close circle of Derrick Rose.
The fit with Russ on the Clippers is much better because comparatively he costs nothing for the Clippers to have him on the roster, whereas the Lakers were paying him 47mil & couldn't afford to surround their 3shot creators with high level shooters/role players.
Russ dramatically raises the tempo of the Clippers, but he also lowers the IQ of the team on the floor. Russ plays to outpace or out-energy the opponent rather than out-execute them. It's why he's such a bad shooter. The same thing that makes him great is what hurts him. He's gonna create more open shots than the team has had before, but he will make his share of mistakes, and him being a non shooter as a 6'3" guard living on the perimeter is Not ideal. The question is will it hurt this team's ceiling so much that they won't get a ring because of it? We shall see.
Russ weakness will show up in the playoffs when there's actually a game plan. When you can't shoot as a point guard that's any point guard you will be exposed.
PG gotta go bro
This is the kind of positive video I was talking about. Thank you Coop 🌟
3:39 that's how you box out
You can’t win a title with Westbrook. The guy is a turnover machine.
Westbrook mental is so strong
I think it’s a bit early to say it’s a great fit
Should have been a foul for sure. Then play the free throw line
I’m happy for RW. He got a coach now. He doesn’t have to deal with Le Bron’s lack of loyalty. If people think that’s shade, so be it.. When guys ask to be traded from the so called GOAT it speaks volumes.. # 31 Bryant asked to be out. It speaks volumes. Go Russell Westbreezy!!!
never heard of “Clipper fans”
Looks like the Clippers are giving there PG a break leading into the playoffs
The Clips will Implode 🤣 !
@4:53 – @5:19, that's not on Paul George. The catalyst to that run was Russ the possession directly before PG got stripped Russ had an unforced turnover, the possession before that Russ missed a layup. It was literally at that point the Clippers inbounder was about to pass Russ the ball, but PG told wanted it, because Russ made consecutive bad plays. The play shown here is when PG straight got his pockets picked. Next play the inbounder wasn't sure who to pass to because neither Russ or PG made any effort to get the ball forcing Norman Powell to run into the backcourt to try to get open before a 5 seconds was called but instead Powell fouled trying to get open… With the addition of Russ I suspect the Clippers will have alot more losses like this, where the team seems to look good but there just not winning for some reason. It's simply the Russ effect. This was one of his best games even though he had several turnovers and 3 missed layups. Might take a minute to realize, but they'll realize it soon enough that he makes alot of bad plays that consistently always add up to losses.
How can 7 turnovers be solid. That’s hard to overcome from a starting pg! 7 is a lot dude
Have you read the script?
Yea a bad player and people been saying nah he is great. 7 more TOs
Clippers downward spiral will begin. You’re ignoring 7 TOs in the playoffs that will negate any chance of winning.
Solid? With 7 turnovers?😂
Mann needs to be there starter, period