Clippers re-sign Westbrook, Rockets sign Dillon Brooks to 4yr/$80M deal | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ก.ค. 2023
- Nick Wright, Chris Broussard and Kevin Wildes react to the LA Clippers signing Russell Westbrook to a two-year-deal and the Houston Rockets signing Dillon Brooks to a four-year-deal valued at $80M.
#FirstThingsFirst #NBA #Clippers
Download the free-to-play FOX Bet Super 6 app: foxs.pt/3z96p0j
SUBSCRIBE to get the latest from First Things First: foxs.pt/SubscribeFIRSTTHINGSFIRST
The all-new FOX Sports App, built for the modern sports fan: tinyurl.com/y4uouolb
►Watch the latest content from First Things First: foxs.pt/LatestOnFIRSTTHINGSFIRST
▶ The Carton Show's TH-cam channel: sprtspod.fox/SubscribeCartonShow
▶ The Herd with Colin Cowherd’s TH-cam channel: foxs.pt/SubscribeTHEHERD
► UNDISPUTED’s TH-cam channel: foxs.pt/SubscribeUNDISPUTED
► Speak's TH-cam channel: sprtspod.fox/SUBSCRIBEtoSpeak
► FOX Bet Live’s TH-cam channel: foxs.pt/SubscribeFOXBETLIVE
► The Skip Bayless Show TH-cam channel: sprtspod.fox/SUBSCRIBESkipShow
► What's Wright? with Nick Wright TH-cam channel: sprtspod.fox/whatswright/youtube
See more from First Things First: foxs.pt/FIRSTTHINGSFIRSTFoxSports
Like First Things First on Facebook: foxs.pt/FIRSTTHINGSFIRSTFacebook
Follow First Things First on Twitter: foxs.pt/FIRSTTHINGSFIRSTTwitter
Follow First Things First on Instagram: foxs.pt/FIRSTTHINGSFIRSTInstagram
Follow Nick Wright on Twitter: foxs.pt/NickWrightTwitter
Follow Chris Broussard on Twitter: / chris_broussard
Follow Kevin Wildes on Twitter: foxs.pt/KevinWildesTwitter
About First Things First:
Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, and Kevin Wildes team up on First Things First. The trio offers their take on a bevy of sports stories alongside special guests from across the sports world.
Clippers re-sign Westbrook, Rockets sign Dillon Brooks to 4yr/$80M deal | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
• Clippers re-sign Westb...
First Things First
/ firstthingsfirst - กีฬา
Listen to WWE’s Out of Character podcast: sprtspod.fox/OOC
I didn't think Dillon Bricks was going to China ... I thought he was going to Lithuania. 🤷♂
@@FEARNoMoreHe's going to China. The Great Wall is there. Need those bricks.
WHY DO NICK CUTS EVERYBODY OFF ????
Are we all going to ignore the Jalen Green videos?😂 Chris started it up by saying “Jalen Green is about to get busy”😂
They would have to talk about it like on a podcast
@@RELLMGN NBA has told all the companies not to talk about it , they could not even on the podcast. The only one who will talk about this is Gil Arenas 🔥 .
@@BlackKen_M you just lied nba did not say that
Yeah because it doesn’t involve on the court play lol that’s something for insecure weirdos and women to discuss over tea…we’re sports fans.
Got me dead he clearly knew what was doing 😭😭
They said Russ wouldn’t take a lesser role. They said Russ wouldn’t come off the bench. They said he wouldn’t take less money. He wouldn’t, won’t, can’t, do this or that…..he’s done all they said he wouldn’t and they’re still questioning his Intentions and his willingness to be a team player 🤦🏽♂️
He did all that kicking and screaming. He only did it cuz he had NO choice
Spot on.👍👍
He gonna cross championship off that list next.
👍🏆
What was Russ' alternative, retire?
Clippers needed Westbrook because they have issues with stars suiting up. At least Westbrook will suit up every night and give you all he's got.
He was literally their best player in the playoffs
@@theoriginaltroll388 Because their two Super Stars were injured
@@enigma13ff the best ability is availability
@@theoriginaltroll388
Yup, 40% FG with 33% Three points , lol
Kawhi and PG are washed
If I found out Dillon Brooks was making 10X what I was making, I would fire my agent, then hire his parents, so I could fire them too.
Was t no market for Russ, and Rickets had too much cap with nobody to give to and needed a defensive player
For what , Dillion did what he was supposed to do last playoffs. As a laker fan I would of wanted him on our team. You got to actually watch the games and not what the media narrates.
@@deebrown9263Some team would have payed more if Russ was interested.
Instead Russ wanted to stay in L.A. Money was not a top priority as Russ has already been paid plenty in his career.
LMAO
@@tedgraham6548I actually totally agree.
Brooks has one good agent
Nick has to know that just because the Lakers signed Gabe at 11M doesn’t mean he was available to the Rockets at 11M or for even Dillon’s 20M. Gabe just competed for a championship like a month ago. A rebuilding situation probably isn’t even an option for him. Rockets and other bad teams have to pay the “loser’s tax” and that’s what it is.
Nick doesnt understand subtleties. He'll argue going to the Hornets is exactly the same as going to the Lakers.
FACTS… The Lakers have a long history of getting ppl at a discount because it’s the lakers… I’m an Eagles fan too and we have a similar situation for some reason
Gabe would of took that money if it was available, he just came off a league minimum contract!!
I understand your logic but that in no way justify 20 mil a year lol come on
Losers tax would’ve justified a year or two of dillan brooks at 20M/Yr not 4 lmao
This was a great deal for Russ. He looked great on the Clippers and he gets to stay home.
For $40 million less! I guess Russ is making bad decisions on AND off the court now.
Takes a lot of pressure off him too.
And hes home and where hes wanted
It was great for him to be home, but it definitely wasn’t a great deal for him
@@wilcee238 😂😂
"No one actually thought he was going to China" LMAOO
Nobody did it was a meme he’s just like Ben Simmons young he’ll get one more shot and then he’ll be out of the league or completely irrelevant.
Did you??
LOL !!!! WHAT YOU MEAN EVERYONE THOUGHT HE WAS GOING 🤣😂🤣!!!
Well I kinda 😅… never mind
Well I’m not no one because I thought he woulda been fluent in mandarin by now🤣🤣
NGL i'm liking the dynamics of these three for NBA content. no shouting, no polarized take, like a genuine media basketball conversation.
It hit different when Dillon Brooks gets 80 million and Westbrook gets 8
He’s ok he just made 47 last year
Bars 💪🏾💪🏾🤣🤣🤣
That’s still in millions mate 🤷🏾♂️
It hit different when I see a fyb jmane phrase under a first things first video 😂
Super different, I seen that typo btw 😂
Brooks $20 million a year . Westbrook $4 million a year . WHAT ! Brooks agent is agent of the century to get this never was $80 million
Casual
No, as a laker fan u rather have Dillion than Westbrook, , Dillion you know what your going to get , Westbrook you never know , his words out his mouth “ win lose or draw let’s just have fun” 😂😂 that’s not what the lakers are all about , he had to go!
Russ took less money willingly to stay in LA. Brooks taking any deal he can get lol
Nah... it's barely an overpayment. He's worth around $16 million
Edit: VanVleet is a $35 million guy... $40 is too much lol
Edit #2: he ain't even worth $16 mill 😂 more like $12 🤷♂️
@@supercasualgamer513ell na 16 to much for a guy who shoot as terribly as he does lol. I'd say more like 12-14. Agree about Fred but they prolly had more offers to compete with so had to overpay
Kings getting Sasha to come over was the biggest move.
Landale is under rated. Playing in Phoenix he was looking good last year.
Hustle, smarts, can play.
Wildes is perfect on this show
Both harden/russ left rockets as it was disorganized and dantoni/darryl left. They meshed well it was good pre bubble too but they traded their center
😂 I knew Nick was running that tape he was right Day 1. I remember him saying Brooks would be in Houston hilarious 😂
May someone help me to understand how Desmond Bane makes 10x more than Wetsbrook?
Rockets gave contracts also to fill cap space so they weren’t under the minimum. All their main players are rookies, they had no money on the books. With who was coming to be vets for their rookies the Rockets did pretty well for trying to compete this year. Even if they don’t make playoffs they should be a genuine step forward by the end of the year. Brooks can’t score but he plays all nba defense, the rockets can cover for his deficiencies and he’s going to be really important to covering there’s. Def makes them a potential watch next year
Yeah I understand what you're saying but 80 mill for 4 years of Brooks? I rarely agree with Nick, but couldn't they have gotten him at like 15-16? Which team would overbid them?
+the VanFleet deal, he's nice and gritty, but 130 for 3 years? if both deals were structured a little lower, mightt actually have cap to add another valuable asset...
Lol, another one of these takes. All they had to do was pay some role players large contracts on short term deals. Now they are tied to 2 guys whose contract value will likely decline and have to have assets attached to trade away in the future. Yeah, super smart thinking!
All you have to do is take a look at what the Lakers did with KCP before LeBron came if you are trying to fill cap space. Dillon Brooks getting a 1 year/25M makes a lot more sense than a 4 year/80.
No but for four years is ridiculous. They could’ve easily gave him a 1yr deal at 25 mil in order to get to the league minimum. Why tie themselves to him for 4 years… if he does well then you can give him another 1 or 2 yr deal.
Wasn’t he 2nd team all defense? They should’ve just overpaid brook for those 2 years
Houston about to have a fire pre game intro
Dillion brooks is in the catergory of marcus smart draymond pj tucker bobby portis alverado they provide something beyond basketball talent grit and grind
Exactly 💯
Facts these folks just look at stats
He’s not nearly as good as Marcus smart
Such as??
He can’t shoot like Marcus Smart😂
Brooks getting 80 million is wild….
I subscribed due to the Cam and Mase shoutout 😂😊.
Ok Nick calling that in April was impressive haha 😆
"He has to"😂😂😂😂
Nick nailed that brooks prediction lmao
5:49 the only thing I can think of is a trade piece with his contract
All jokes asides Dillon Brooks has had some great nights scoring the ball outside of the playoffs the last postseason against GS and Minnesota he didn’t play bad either
“Jalen green about to get busy quote sounds crazy
I guess we forgot the chemistry they had @ OKC ?
I think Nick is seriously undervaluing how much Ime could help the Rocksts this coming year. I have nothing bad to say about Stephen Silas as a man because, by all accounts, he's a great human being. But as a head coach he was an awful fit in Houston. He couldn't keep guys accountable, the offense in and of itself was dreadful in its design, and he did bizarre things like admit that he never ran plays for Jabari Smith, their #3 overall selection last year. Not to mention that getting him to run the game through Sengun, arguably their most electric young player, was like pulling teeth.
If Ime is still the coach he was in Boston and with the pieces they added in the draft and free agency, it is easy to see the Rockets in a position to make the play in tournament next year. Silas was quite seriously that bad and anyone closely following the Rockets would tell you that his departure and Ime's succession as HC is the best thing they did this offseason and they just drafted both guys they wanted at 4 in Amen and Cam.
Team defense is hard, you have to be developed mentally and physically, those young boys don't have that, it will take at least 3yrs to understand the plays and habits of other players and to correctly move on team defense, heck even LeBron struggles on team defense
as a counter point, I think we are also overvaluing Ime a little bit here. He got the same team to the finals, that Joe and Brad Stevens got to the conference- wouldn't say he's yet proven fully that he's leaps and bounds good enough to completely revamp the team. I do agree Silas was a bum and just removing him will help tremendously.
@@Rokz911if that team is so good then how come ime was the only one who took them to the finals? how come the other coaches couldn’t do it?
@@JohnnytNaturalmy god you’re trying to discredit them so hard. you’re reaching at this point.
@@judoka. How is it reaching and what do you mean by"discredits"? The rockets have no credit at this point
Nick called it like that lol 💯
Bear poker is crazy 😂
Whoever did his hair implaints is a G
russ, harden, PG, Kawhi, Zu will be the starting lineup for the clippers this season
Lol my boy Russ going 15ppg11rbs15ast😂🤣
The irony of Nick saying that Dillion Brooks will fade into obscurity while simultaneously making Dillion Brooks more relevant by talking about him on a national tv show
Rue and Harden highest scoring backcourt in nba history lol , it was mutual that both wanted to leave too …
The cap goes up every year 10 percent so it's not a bad deal
Ojhhhhhh nick the goat with the receipts
And they say talk is cheap !
Bru must’ve missed the Jalen green vid, he been gettin busy
Clippers went 11-10 after westbrook joining. And 1-5 when PG and Kawhi are playing as well. Ty was benching Westbrook in the 4th. No surprise for the pay cut. He shined when he was a solo star in the playoffs. That’s when he’s at his best. Can he do it as a 3rd option?
17 out of 28 losses were in double digits before Westbrook joined. Only 3 in 10 losses were in double digits after Westbrook joined.
Also, the Clippers were 0-5 in Russ' first five games, but he was very good; 16.6 points, 8.8 assists, 3.8 total rebounds on 53.2% shooting.
After the first five, they went 11-5, while Russ averaged 15.6 points, 7.3 assists, 5.2 rebounds on 47.5% shooting, 36.8% from 3s and 3.1 turnovers. Those numbers are excellent as a 3rd option! Kyle Lowry won his championship as a 3rd option with 14.2 points, 8.7 assists, 4.8 rebounds on 41.1% shooting, 34.7% from 3s with 2.8 turnovers.
@@runningwithcat6195 facts
He’s going to be their leading scorer when the two Senior citizens sit out.
He wasn’t a 3rd option when they went 11-5, PG went down. He was a 2nd option in some games and 1st in some when Kawhi sat(that away game in Memphis was a prime example of what he does as a solo star/playoffs solidified that). During that stretch as well he was getting benched in the 4th in some games. We shall see if he can do it as a 3rd option.
@@BlackKen_Mlol 😂 it ain't facts smh 🤦♂️ he said Kyle Lowry was a third option smh 🤦♂️ that disqualifies everything else he said ..Russ is still washed no matter how u slice it
7:52 yeah jalen green definitely been busy bru😂😂if you know you know
Nick is right. Rockets just overpaid.
Rockets had cap space and had to spend it
They have several players on rookie deals
This doesn't negatively effect them at all
How is it an overpay?
@@bourgoziejones6108it just is
@@robaustin_not gonna give any reason why?
FVV will be the culture setter. Might not be worth the max, but that locker room is going to change.
4 years 80 mil used to be a max just 5-10 years ago
A demented veteran Dillon brooks
Oh man, it kind of feels like Dillon Brooks has something on Rocket's management, that's the only thing I can think of that makes them give him $80 million for four years. I mean, if he acts up again, maybe the Rockets don't even want him past 1 year...
Jalen green about to get busy lmao
If not for the money I like him on the heat he can be an assist leader there. UniteOrDie
Russ knows the days of getting max deals are over right now the LA teams are is his best chance to play some role.
Brooks gets $20mm a year? Not worth close to that.
his contract is front loaded, meaning that his salary decreases every year.
so no, he doesn’t get $20 million every year.
Man its a super bargain with westbrook for the clippers...
This is their rendition of bash rash from undisputed.
Considering FVF's salary, Dillon is underpaid but considering Brook's salary too, FVF is way overpaid🙉
Cant wait for the Dillon Brooks, legendary pregame walkout dance!😂🕺🏽🔥
Not hating but rockets paid a dude 20mil a yr for this 3:50 , he got defense but Brooks' 30%fg means he makes 3 out of 10 shots to score 10pts. Not gud.
That was in the playoffs
@@deebrown9263 true , his reg season is 40% for just 14 pts. He's a poor shooter who takes a lot of shots to make 10+pts per game still
Ime won't let him have the freedom to chick up shots, he gone get his shots off ig the being open off the other guys
Just know, for as much money as players sre getting around the league, 8 mil for 2 yesrs is an extremely low ball number for russ. It's crazy
As a laker fan I’m glad Dillion got signed , he is going to be that scrappy player every team needs.
🤣🤣🤣
What does that have to do with you being a laker fan?
@@allydeaHe said that because most Lakers/LeBron fans dislike Brooks. He’s saying that even though he has reasons to dislike Brooks, he’s still happy Brooks got signed.
@@ClareAmel Thanks for clearing that up!
@@allydeanah there’s no reason for dude saying that.
Westbrook was good for the Clippers, haters hate on.
No one is saying Russ was horrible in Clippers.
@@kuyab9122 Who's no one? Just because these particular guys in this particular segment didn't say it does not mean it hasn't been said. Shhhhhhh
@@eliek2014 NO ONE. Who said Russ was horrible in Clippers? He was in Lakers. Everyone was saying that and rightfully so. But in Clippers? Maybe trolls. But analysts and even casuals recognize he played well in Clippers.
I have a question. Is Brou and Eric Andre the same person? Doppelganger alert😊
Man Brous collar needs a 15 min break.
Congrats to Fred Vanfleet. He manifested that money. But Rockets overpaid.
If I'm sixers let me get Norman Powell and Terrence and anything else to make it balance
I hope it pays off for Westbrook, with the clippers I think he changed his narrative and took control of his story again. He could bring them home a ring if they are healthy and of course other teams deal with injuries instead this time around lol
Why wouldn’t it payoff and He gets paid to play ?
weird brooks got that much.
People really on here thinking Brooks is going to live up to his salary? 😂. He’s a decent player at best. He does bring defense and energy to the team. As far 8:08 as Westbrook goes no one was going to pay him what he may have wanted on a potential championship team. He brings high energy but turns the ball over to much. Can’t shoot. That shrinks the floor significantly. He’s a solid 6th man with that being said
Nick, run ur correct take AND brussards!!
Good for Russ keep that ball rolling I hope he picks up where he left off
No they don't need a 2 that's Paul. Keep Kahwi at 3 her has a physical advantage
Question is, will the Clippers go to the WCF next season after they also traded 4 KJ Martin? 🤔
Yea Nick,😂😂😂
Fred and brooks have all star potential. Brooks reminds me of ron artest in his prime and I think that’s what the rockets are willing to gamble on
Brooks plays nothing like Artest in his prime 😂😂😂.... He's a grit role player... He's not a leader and as the team got better over the last 2 years he has played worse 🤔🤔🤔
@@26bigfella yea .. sounds like you just simply dislike brooks. 🤷🏻♂️💅🏼💅🏼
Artest is WAY better then Brooks not even close 😂
Ron Artest for the Lakers not Ron Artest in his Prime
That rockets team is looking tough. All it takes is a couple vets. Van vleet, jalen, brooks, Jabari, Sengun…. That’s a tough 5. That twin kid they just drafted is nice, with eason, k mart jr. deep young team
Brooks really not a starter
K Martin Jr is a Clippers
@@litecodes3552big casual.
@@judoka. he not he a solid bench player
@@litecodes3552 bigger casual.
Westbrook - PG - Leonard - Harden.... Sounds like the sickest dream team. 10 years ago
Westbrook changing his focus to defence, you have to think he would be making same or more than Dillon Brooks.
That was a down season for brooks post injury.
Russell has really forfeited a lot of money to stay at home. I think he should’ve gotten an incentive latent contract at least. But ok🤷🏿♂️
I like the signings by the Rockets so far specifically Freddy V and Dillon Brooks the Rockets are rebuilding and both players are good players to build with we all hated the Dillon Brooks "antics" last season but he has potential and now he will be playing for Udoka who is a developmental coach who im sure will have a great staff to bring the "most" out of Brooks I believe he can be a legit 3 and D guy in this league with the right leadership and development and im sure the Rockets saw that to I think the Rockets can be a playoff team next season simply because of the culture Udoka will create there
Agreed. If they get a star player included. Then I’ll buy your statement boss✊🏿
@@vincente4570 Yes this is assuming they continue to add pieces
@@Hoopsnev3rstop we’ll see 😎
@vincente4570 I think they may get close to the (play in) next season but not directly in the playoffs.
I don't think they need to get a star. The Rockets just hasn't established who that player is from the potential already there.
And this is why they were losing close games and don't have an Identity.
Sengun has shown flashes of a young Jokic (potential star)
Jalen Green is explosive and athletic ( potential star)
Jabari Smith Jr looks like he could be a (potential Defensive Star) that can hit the occasional 3 or midrange
Kevin Porter Jr is a wildcard that is athletic and can be average or drop 50 on any given night
And we don't know what Amen Thompson is......the new rookie
If they choose Sengun as the #1, it could be an inside out game with J Green being the #2.....they could develop a game style like Jokic and Murray....and Jabari would be the Aaron Gordon and Amen Thompson could be the Michael Porter Jr
If they choose Green as #1, then it would be a different system.
FVF and Brooks are there to make them more mentally tougher and not young and dumb, eventhough Brooks might come across Dumb with his words sometimes.
Brick City! Coming to an Arena near you🥶!😂
Glad Brooks got the bag
Nicholas cage in FTF? and feelingJohn Weak？😂😂😂
Brou Jalen Green already got busy my man
Lol
Brooks deserves every penny
Bro when did brooks become a veteran? Did the definition change ?
Russ and Harden Backcourt. Klaw and PG SF PF. Center??? Stay Tuned
And they will play two games before one is in street clothes
@@mobrocket2
Zubac or Plumlee
Russ
Harden
PG
Kawhi
Zubac
Bench:
Hyland
Powell
Mann
Covington
Plumlee
I wish Harden Russ KD Kyrie all these big stars would just stay on their own team and go at each other like the old days.
I liked the fact that Dillon Brooks got resigned. He had the courage to stand up to Lebron and it was wrong that he got punished for it.
Rockets had to use the money. Landale only one guaranteed, FVV third year is an option. Rockets still have cap space
Who ever dillion brooks agent is everyone needs to hire him or her lol
Embid and Russell could win more games
I think the Clippers are a much better fit than Philly. Embiid doesn't pair very well with Harden and Embiid's lack of court-vision and insistence on getting the ball near the 3pt line will limit the Sixers in the playoffs. How many times do people need to watch the Sixers get bounced by the Celtics to figure that out? The Hawks did the same thing with some success too in the infamous 'Ben Simmons Year'. The difference was that Atlanta has to protect Trae Young and lacked the wings and bigs to do so, whereas Boston does (Tatum, Brown, Grant Williams, Timelord, Horford are all long, skilled defenders that can help and make jumpers tough for Embiid).
Going to the Clippers puts Harden with Kawhi. Say what you want about Kawhi's crazy injury history...all it takes is for the man to be healthy and he's a Finals MVP level player. That's something Philly does not have at all.
The media plays a big role in how much these athletes get paid. They can really affect your reputation and how the massess view you
Brooks contract isn’t really over the top it’s in the higher end of the Bracket and yes I prolly wouldn’t go that high but I’d be at about 12 a year for 4 so say 50 million
But Chris really low balling the Dude ,Brooks worth way more than what he is saying
Apparently 10ppg and terrible defense while trash talking to the media gets you $80M these days.
Notice how Nick says that “you nailed this,” and Broussard LITERALLY NEVER SAYS THAT TO NICK. Nick is actually a man about this, and Chris is 100000% the opposite.
I KNEW I”D HAVE TO CONGRATULATE MYSELF is pretty telling. Because he knew he WILL NEVER BE GIVEN CREDIT BY CHRIS OR KEVIN TBH.
Westbrook absolutely needs to be ball dominant point guard.. like him or not, he’s better when he is controlling the point..
Two issues there, he doesn't make the best decisions. Secondly in the playoff you don't always need to run downhill ay 500 miles per hour. If you watched the Nuggets in the finals they would slow and speed up tempo. When the Heat were on a run they would slowly bring the ball up court. When the Heat didn't get back on transition they could sprint up the court for east fast break points. Late in games the Nuggets clog the lane so Butler couldn't attack the lane, everyone on the team bought in. I don't see that same IQ when i watch Russ play, he isn't someone i see that will adapt as the game goes along.
Great job by me😂
Good for russ