2025 NBA Season

[Kelvinid]

^^ I think he also adjusted, he try to go back to his bread and butter, that is to go to the inside. But there are times that there are no bounce on his feet, so the young guys can follow and block his shot. And he often uses his left which is not his strong suit. I guess it boils down to that chemistry issue, and for me as much as we want him to stay as a Lakers, WB should go somewhere else.

It's just sad to see that there's so much hype on Westbrook when he joined the Lakers but his production is not what we are expecting. I don't know his future but I think he will be better if he will be in a team that no other superstar except him.

[LogitechMouse]

^^ I think he also adjusted, he try to go back to his bread and butter, that is to go to the inside. But there are times that there are no bounce on his feet, so the young guys can follow and block his shot. And he often uses his left which is not his strong suit. I guess it boils down to that chemistry issue, and for me as much as we want him to stay as a Lakers, WB should go somewhere else.

It's just sad to see that there's so much hype on Westbrook when he joined the Lakers but his production is not what we are expecting. I don't know his future but I think he will be better if he will be in a team that no other superstar except him.

I agree with this because he excelled when he is the leading player of Thunder back when Durant isn't in the team anymore and when he is in the Wizards.
Now in his stint with the Lakers, it doesn't go the way many are expecting especially the Laker and Lebron fans out there. If only Westbrook isn't paid that much this season and next season, they really want to trade him but with his high value they can't find anybody that is willing to get him. Well, the Lakers tried to trade him for Wall at Houston but they demanded more players reason why the trade didn't happen. They traded too many players with potential like Kuzma, Harrell and KCP for him and this is what they will get to him.

[Reid]

^^ I think he also adjusted, he try to go back to his bread and butter, that is to go to the inside. But there are times that there are no bounce on his feet, so the young guys can follow and block his shot. And he often uses his left which is not his strong suit. I guess it boils down to that chemistry issue, and for me as much as we want him to stay as a Lakers, WB should go somewhere else.

It's just sad to see that there's so much hype on Westbrook when he joined the Lakers but his production is not what we are expecting. I don't know his future but I think he will be better if he will be in a team that no other superstar except him.

Or, he could just accept the fact that he is not that energetic unlike before. The shooting is gone, which I think he had back at OKC. He is a wingman now and not the star, there must be a time in your life that you have to swallow the truth. He ain't getting younger.
There are stars that gained a lot of fame when they become 2nd stringers or bench players. Andre Iguodala is one, Mike Conley who is the star of Memphis with Marc Gasol and more. All he need is to adopt the environment.

[mirakal]

get rid of WB and AD replace them with a good supporting cast. They can keep Melo and Monk as well.

Maybe trade WB but keep AD, just like this game against the Mavericks, he was shooting bricks with a very awful shooting percentage.

5-17 shooting overall, 0-4 from 3 point line. I don't understand why Westbrook still tries to shoot 3's when he is not really a good 3 point shooting. I think he should earn his points in the FT line, and it's very important that he is aggressive and he will keep attacking.

It's true. He is a veteran and I hope he already realized it by now. His strength is from attacking the paint or mid-range shots or one of his specialties which is the bunk shot. He heard the fans voice it out, he should consider it as a piece of good advice.
WB had been jumping from one team to another so I guess it won't hurt him a bit even if he is traded which I think will happen at a greater chance.

GSW lost against the T'wolves, that's two consecutive losses, and tomorrow they will be up against the Mavs again which is their first loss from the two.
I don't think it's wise to bet for them while Klay is out. But, check the injury reports before the game as it is said he might play this one.

He should see that and adjust. He should play the way he's more comfortable.

Attacking the basket is much better than trying to shoot outside. I don't know why he's still forcing that kind of shots where
the percentages are too low.

The fact that offensive rebounds are not for them to dominate, plus the running attack of their opponents will continue to hit
them after missing long-range shots.

Westbrook has to understand that he is not only the superstar in the team and he is not the main man. He should play according to the game plan, and if it was the game plan for him to shoot in the perimeter, then that is a wrong game plan as he is not effective on that.

I don't know if they can still bring back the triple double westbrook, but if not, then I don't think he should stay with the Lakers.

You are right! He should adjust because he cannot shoot anymore properly, perhaps he should do attacking the paint more. WB isn't effective anymore than he was in his previous years being called a superstar and yes he is a part of the supposed Big 3 of the LA Lakers but I don't also know what happened to him and why he can't shoot even a long range 2 point.

WB is really having his worst season in his entire career, it certainly looks like he was way more past from his prime.

[darxiaomi]

Can someone explain to me how a professional NBA player can shoot a 0/9 from 3 points?
If this was done by the ineffable Will Barton, I really don't understand how a player like that can continue to play 25 minutes per game in a team that coveted the ring and plays in the playoffs.
I know substitutes aren't great either, but 0/9 from an experienced player is unfortunate.

[OgNasty]

The Nets are playing again today. Still no Ben Simmons in the lineup but Kevin Durant is returning from injury so that’s one piece falling into place. Hopefully Ben Simmons hits the floor soon as well. I can’t wait to see how he fits in with KD and Kyrie.

Another big game on TNT tonight is the Lakers vs Clippers. I think when the Clippers signed Kawhi and PG13 we all thought these LA matchups would be a bigger deal. With the Clippers crippled by injuries and the Lakers playing terrible basketball, this matchup is turning into a snooze fest.

[sana54210]

Westbrook has to understand that he is not only the superstar in the team and he is not the main man. He should play according to the game plan, and if it was the game plan for him to shoot in the perimeter, then that is a wrong game plan as he is not effective on that.

I don't know if they can still bring back the triple double westbrook, but if not, then I don't think he should stay with the Lakers.

The problem with westbrook is not that he is not aware about the superstar situation. It is about the missing shots. Dude is playing with 43% FG right now, and 28% 3P% as well and 67% FT% as well. So,  his shooting splits are 43-28-67 and that is as bad as it gets, I do not remember any other player that was named "superstar" by people and had that kind of shooting.

If you ask me, with those shooting splits, nobody is a superstar, not even a star, not even a great player, and definitely under all-star level (obviously seen this year). Dude is just too bad this year, he is literally too bad, I have to say he is a bad role player right now, not even a good one and yet he shoots 16 shots a game, which is not a bad role player numbers, that's a star level number and that is why the team is doing badly when he is on the floor at any given moment.

[carlisle1]

Westbrook has to understand that he is not only the superstar in the team and he is not the main man. He should play according to the game plan, and if it was the game plan for him to shoot in the perimeter, then that is a wrong game plan as he is not effective on that.

I don't know if they can still bring back the triple double westbrook, but if not, then I don't think he should stay with the Lakers.

The problem with westbrook is not that he is not aware about the superstar situation. It is about the missing shots. Dude is playing with 43% FG right now, and 28% 3P% as well and 67% FT% as well. So,  his shooting splits are 43-28-67 and that is as bad as it gets, I do not remember any other player that was named "superstar" by people and had that kind of shooting.

If you ask me, with those shooting splits, nobody is a superstar, not even a star, not even a great player, and definitely under all-star level (obviously seen this year). Dude is just too bad this year, he is literally too bad, I have to say he is a bad role player right now, not even a good one and yet he shoots 16 shots a game, which is not a bad role player numbers, that's a star level number and that is why the team is doing badly when he is on the floor at any given moment.

No offense to his fans but he really needs to adjust and keep adjusting to fit himself to this team, with that kind of percentages

better to keep attacking the basket and try to make an and 1 or make a strong dunk instead of keep throwing the ball outside, it's not good to see him

playing more minutes considering that his performances is not adding any value to the team, let other role players to take that minutes and try

to find what help they can provide for LeBron to win the game.

[onetwostep]

Unfortunately, he doesn't get any help from his teammates. I mean there is a help obviously but not enough for them to get the W in every game.

I can still remember the time where its like Lebron Vs. opponent during the playoffs when he is in the Cavaliers until they got swept by the Warriors in the NBA Finals. Now he can't do it anymore because like you said he is aging already. Well just seeing his age and his performance this season and you will see that he is still playing quite impressive but not enough to carry the team. He really needs more help from other teammates. The problem with the team is the roster. He got old players like him instead of younger and talented players and the 2 superstars that supposedly help the team to win a ring? Its not happening.

There is a high chance that Lebron will leave the team and might go to a team where it has at least one superstar until Bronny isn't playing in the NBA.

This would not be the case if there was a basketball player on the team who could truly support him. But as you said, the team is very old, all of them are experienced players and they can't play fast enough. If there were 2 young and talented players with him, LeBron could still have a performance that could make the team champion. But when everything about the match is above him, he cannot play adequately for the team

[freedomgo]

Unfortunately, he doesn't get any help from his teammates. I mean there is a help obviously but not enough for them to get the W in every game.

I can still remember the time where its like Lebron Vs. opponent during the playoffs when he is in the Cavaliers until they got swept by the Warriors in the NBA Finals. Now he can't do it anymore because like you said he is aging already. Well just seeing his age and his performance this season and you will see that he is still playing quite impressive but not enough to carry the team. He really needs more help from other teammates. The problem with the team is the roster. He got old players like him instead of younger and talented players and the 2 superstars that supposedly help the team to win a ring? Its not happening.

There is a high chance that Lebron will leave the team and might go to a team where it has at least one superstar until Bronny isn't playing in the NBA.

This would not be the case if there was a basketball player on the team who could truly support him. But as you said, the team is very old, all of them are experienced players and they can't play fast enough. If there were 2 young and talented players with him, LeBron could still have a performance that could make the team champion. But when everything about the match is above him, he cannot play adequately for the team

It's not the fault of the players, I think it's Lebron James fault for creating a super team without considering that they might sacrifice their 2nd unit. Now, the Lakers are just like the teams at the bottom of standing, they are struggling to get a W and would just be frustrated their expectation did not come into reality this season.

On the latest championship odds, Lakers is not anymore listed.

https://www.libertyballers.com/2022/3/1/22952118/sixers-currently-have-fourth-best-title-odds-in-nba-per-draft-kings

Here’s how the top of the rankings shake out, with some commentary to follow:

Phoenix Suns +380

Golden State Warriors +450

Brooklyn Nets +475

Philadelphia 76ers +700

Milwaukee Bucks +750

Miami Heat +1000

[Spack17]

There are very good games tonight but the most impressive one to me is Dallas Mavericks - Golden State Warriors. I'm favouring GSW to win this game truthfully but they are still not an absolute favourite too. Because Mavericks also are having a solid season and they have six wins less than GSW now in the standings. And Klay Thompson's condition to play in this game is still doubtful. This means that Curry will need to carry his team again. But if Mavericks have a strong team game, they can still win this one.

[Maslate]

There are very good games tonight but the most impressive one to me is Dallas Mavericks - Golden State Warriors. I'm favouring GSW to win this game truthfully but they are still not an absolute favourite too. Because Mavericks also are having a solid season and they have six wins less than GSW now in the standings. And Klay Thompson's condition to play in this game is still doubtful. This means that Curry will need to carry his team again. But if Mavericks have a strong team game, they can still win this one.

It should be a great game, GSW lose to the Mavericks on their last meeting, it's time for them to avenge their loss but I'm concerned a bit since they are playing on the road which they are only 13-14-2  ATS, so it's a tough call for those who bet on the Warriors to win against a streaking Mavs.

[Yogee]

The Nets are playing again today. Still no Ben Simmons in the lineup but Kevin Durant is returning from injury so that’s one piece falling into place. Hopefully Ben Simmons hits the floor soon as well. I can’t wait to see how he fits in with KD and Kyrie.

Ben Simmons is dealing with back soreness according to some news articles.

The return of KD is definitely a good news but facing the Heat isn't right after injury isn't. I'm not sure how many playing time the coach would give him but I hope they take it easy for now.

[wheelz1200]

Knicks are done.  Can see them losing 15 of the last 20 games.  They look like they have fight, then every game the seem to get outscored 15-20 points.  This team lacks balls.  They need to not draft talent with this draft but a kid who has fight in him, outside of a coue players they seem too soft.  Sad considering how they played last year...another year another disappointment.

[agustina2]

^^ I think he also adjusted, he try to go back to his bread and butter, that is to go to the inside. But there are times that there are no bounce on his feet, so the young guys can follow and block his shot. And he often uses his left which is not his strong suit. I guess it boils down to that chemistry issue, and for me as much as we want him to stay as a Lakers, WB should go somewhere else.

It's just sad to see that there's so much hype on Westbrook when he joined the Lakers but his production is not what we are expecting. I don't know his future but I think he will be better if he will be in a team that no other superstar except him.

The people are the ones to blame. They put so much hype on Westbrook where he himself, don't say anything that he will be a good piece on the Lakers. What he just stated is he will try to help the team at his best and will allow LeBron to do the playmaking instead of him.

Even at some point that I don't like Westbrook let's give him the benefit of the doubt as I see to myself that he really try his best.

The Lakers' failed rally is not just about Westbrook. Haters just want to put that blame on him.

[harizen]

with that kind of percentages better to keep attacking the basket and try to make an and 1 or make a strong dunk instead of keep throwing the ball outside, it's not good to see him

He does that but in the end, he was still criticized. Changing gears, he will attack the basket then do assist, he will still criticized. There's no thing he can do to impress the critics because the hate towards him is strong. He is inconsistent and there's no doubt about that. His confidence now gone because there are lots of eyes staring at him for every mistakes he will do.

it's not good to see him playing more minutes considering that his performances is not adding any value to the team, let other role players to take that minutes and try

Blame the coach on that matter. There are 2 sides that I see why he was still giving more minutes:

a) to try to give him the confidence even on a worst shooting night
b) to try to give him the chance to silence the critics

But at some point, there's a time that Westbrook is being benched out especially in the last minutes of the regulations.

[dwyane36]

The problem with westbrook is not that he is not aware about the superstar situation. It is about the missing shots. Dude is playing with 43% FG right now, and 28% 3P% as well and 67% FT% as well. So,  his shooting splits are 43-28-67 and that is as bad as it gets, I do not remember any other player that was named "superstar" by people and had that kind of shooting.

Shaq had a 52% FT% and only 4.5% 3P% in his entire career, but, as you might know, everyone called him a superstar. I'm just kidding. I know it's not correct to compare Westbrook and Shaq's stats. Seriously though, I agree with you that Westbrook's performance is terrible this season, and the problem is he's not even trying to improve his game.

[wheelz1200]

The problem with westbrook is not that he is not aware about the superstar situation. It is about the missing shots. Dude is playing with 43% FG right now, and 28% 3P% as well and 67% FT% as well. So,  his shooting splits are 43-28-67 and that is as bad as it gets, I do not remember any other player that was named "superstar" by people and had that kind of shooting.

Shaq had a 52% FT% and only 4.5% 3P% in his entire career, but, as you might know, everyone called him a superstar. I'm just kidding. I know it's not correct to compare Westbrook and Shaq's stats. Seriously though, I agree with you that Westbrook's performance is terrible this season, and the problem is he's not even trying to improve his game.

I'm glad you threw in the joke part lol.  Russ is who he is.  His style of play works when you are younger and more athletic than everyone but now that he is getting older his flaws particularly in his shooting is getting exposed.  He can't out athlete people anymore.

[onetwostep]

Knicks are done.  Can see them losing 15 of the last 20 games.  They look like they have fight, then every game the seem to get outscored 15-20 points.  This team lacks balls.  They need to not draft talent with this draft but a kid who has fight in him, outside of a coue players they seem too soft.  Sad considering how they played last year...another year another disappointment.

They are playing very badly compared to last year, the team is really disbanded. There is no hope for this season, they won't get many wins in the next matches either. Good trades must be made in the team, if they remain as they are, they will perform much worse next season.
Obi Toppin needs to play for a better team, he is undervalued in this team

[Oasisman]

The problem with westbrook is not that he is not aware about the superstar situation. It is about the missing shots. Dude is playing with 43% FG right now, and 28% 3P% as well and 67% FT% as well. So,  his shooting splits are 43-28-67 and that is as bad as it gets, I do not remember any other player that was named "superstar" by people and had that kind of shooting.

Shaq had a 52% FT% and only 4.5% 3P% in his entire career, but, as you might know, everyone called him a superstar. I'm just kidding. I know it's not correct to compare Westbrook and Shaq's stats. Seriously though, I agree with you that Westbrook's performance is terrible this season, and the problem is he's not even trying to improve his game.

Lol you got me there I thought you were seriously comparing these two different position in two different era.
But seriously though, WB is not an allstar caliber anymore, based on the NBA standards today where a lot of young talented players stepped up. WB numbers shows mediocrity of today's NBA, and yes he WAS a superstar, but not anymore.
However, he could reclaim that title, but not with the Lakers as seems not a good fit for them.