Westbrook and all the talk...He still sucks @ defense !

[T]

The guy takes 30-40 shots a game...

He is just another Carmelo Anthony except he plays with more passion and will pass the ball a little more.

:toast:

 

[DZ]

As a Knicks fan, I promise you, he is a MUCH better defender than Anthony.

 

[T]

As a Knicks fan, I promise you, he is a MUCH better defender than Anthony.

Deezy that doesn't say much. Carmelo is the WORST defender in the league for a guy who can score like he can !

Westbrook is over rated.

Give me Harden all day long.

 

[DZ]

Hmm, I think most would agree that Harden is worse defensively than Westbrook, but comparing either of of them to Anthony on defense is a disservice to both. No disagreement that Anthony is horrible defensively. But I think you are looking at this one game and making a judgement of Westbrook that may not be fair. He probably is exerting more energy on the offensive end because his team needs the scoring to come from him, thus not leaving as much energy to expend on the defensive end. He was also more focused on offense tonight, probably, because he wanted to keep his triple-double streak alive.

 

[thadchr]

Hmm, I think most would agree that Harden is worse defensively than Westbrook, but comparing either of of them to Anthony on defense is a disservice to both. No disagreement that Anthony is horrible defensively. But I think you are looking at this one game and making a judgement of Westbrook that may not be fair. He probably is exerting more energy on the offensive end because his team needs the scoring to come from him, thus not leaving as much energy to expend on the defensive end. He was also more focused on offense tonight, probably, because he wanted to keep his triple-double streak alive.

:yup


Damn rough game for us OKC backers though. Up with the ball and just over 24 seconds left and wind up losing.

 

[CigDank]

Deezy that doesn't say much. Carmelo is the WORST defender in the league for a guy who can score like he can !

Westbrook is over rated.

Give me Harden all day long.

Harden is one of the worst defenders in the league. Good point :142smilie