Is Russell Westbrook being truthful though? Its one thing saying it, but does his history confirm it. Wasn't Westbrook the same guy who responded to "critics" telling him Rubio was cooking him in the playoffs last year by going into the next game to try to silence (satisfy) these critics.
Westbrook can't win with the media. He literally does EVERYTHING you want your franchise guy to do. Everything. The man has single handedly kept OKC relevant until PG's arrival... not just his PHYSICAL arrival, but his arrival as a legit MVP caliber player. Westbrook is the one guy you'd think would leave OKC or any small market to play in NYC or whatever, but he's the one guy you never doubt. He's loyal, works hard, loves his teammates, and wants to win. I'm not sure what else you can ask of a man, not just in sports but in all aspects of life.
I’m starting to see it, Whitlock tries to handle his cohost like “I know what I’m talking about. I’m an actual journalist. My opinion is more valid...(y’all are just some clueless jocks).
Sam O no. I’m saying that he thinks they’re just some clueless jocks. He often gets slightly condescending and dismissive of their opinions pretty often on this show.
I really challenge the notion of how dominant a trip-dub makes a player. If he averages 18, 10, 10 on 39, 20, 60 splits next year, than yall still gon be like «but, but triple-double»?
I'd love to hear Whitlock run through his resume because i've never heard the sports media speak of him with such high regard. Whitlock you shouldn't listen to everyone. Colin Cowherd is a sports entertainer and regularly gets checked by former athletes about his biases. Westbrook shouldn't care about people like that. Listen to the right critics not all of them.
@@bunnih6759 yeah because only very accomplished people get shows now... If you're going to call yourself the MJ of journalist, run down your resume. It wasn't a slight to him he's obviously good at what he does, but he's not spoken of as an all time great journalist.
Whoa, whoa, whoa bruh, that's revisionist history. Kobe most certainly cared. Everyone brings up "Kobe lost when he had a 3 - 1 lead against the suns." Well, why did that happen. Because he wanted to prove something to his critics and started passing instead of playing his game because he was so heavily criticized.
what russ is doing with passing is amazing he has like 130 more assists than harden Harden only plays offense and is in a system where he has the ball 80% of the time. tons of guys with that usage rate could get 30 a night. and whats sad is he has played in 8 more games than russ and has a 37% higher usage rate than russ and has about 100 less assists!!! And he gets easy ones to pick and roll ones or just quick passing to a guy who jacks a 3. while guys like simmons and russ give guys free buckets. and check stats the guys closest to russ who have played in 14 more games will have like 60 less then him and it aint close. He is also the HIGHEST RATED DEFENSIVE PG IN THE LEAGUE RIGHT NOW. And his either been #1 or #2 all year in steals next to pg13. his shooting is only down because missed all off season and pre season
Adam K tell em bro 🙏🏾 I was just telling someone the other day that it’s funny, people worry about Russ and every thing he does on the court. When was the last time someone talked about kyrie’s defense? Or talked about Dame lullabied assist? Or how about steff’s athleticism.. I’m not against any of them but people want to talk about every aspect of Russ game but won’t do it for others!
Y’all can’t tell me ,Okc wouldn’t have a ring if KD didn’t purposely throw the series against the warriors ,it was clear it was already on his mind that he had wanted to leave to warriors.
The Brodie needs to criticize how Whitlock is as a journalist. See how he reacts. Plus the Brodie probably cares about what Maurice Cheeks says, not some journalists like Whitlock or Twitter eggs...
why all those analysts hate westbrook?what have he done to them anyway? They cant just shut up and watch what everyone's doing and stop hating.This guy isnt even play ball and he is talking ? I could be better analyst than most of those analysts
They hate him because he is the best in the league but his fg% isn't high so they rip on him to help LeBron goat argument u can't be goat when a pg is averaging a triple double and LeBron can't average a double double
The whole time whitlock said "listen. To critics who have legitimate arguments or criticism" The others are overly anti media and "he shouldn't listen to them all" when Whitlock said listen to certain ones
Westbrook is a badass and i love his aggressiveness. BUT for years people said he should share the rock and make it work with KD and they were right. If he's truly about winning he should have listened to that criticism and not the BS social media. That's whitlock's point.
dyl flah I hear you bro, but at the same time you have to balance what you listen to period. I follow the thunder and Russ has changed over the years, but if you watch some of these shows that cater to a negative narrative people tend to agree! For example, I guarantee you let’s say for the next few weeks people start taking about let’s say dame Lilliard’s assist totals or when kyrie comes back his lack of defense, people will start noticing and then pointing it out more and more. The media controls narratives bro! Seriously just think about it
Whitlock is ridiculous btw; to say that he gets the same amount of criticism as Westbrook is ludicrous. The only reason a journalist would catch criticism would because said journalist is putting out some craziness. The spotlight in terms of eyes on product doesn't compare when comparing articles/videos criticizing the superstars vs the average pointing out flawed product to the journalist. Not hatin, but just sayin, Westbrook based on his position in society as a NBA superstar has to shoulder ALOT. Most would prob crumble to include myself if that many eyes were critiquing my actions.
No I don't like the horrible fg% and I still don't like his shot selection...I've been saying this for 5 years if Westbrook tailored his game on either attacking or mid range and shot a 3 when completely open his fg% would consistently stay over 45% which is good for a guard....but besides that Westbrook is playing great championship basketball he's playing championship defense he is learning how to get his assists without holding Paul back....he's learning that hockey assists are some times just as important as the actual assist if Westbrook can play this way for the next 3 to 4 years his fg% will get better and this okc team has a great chance at winning a chip.....but regular season don't matter pg13 gotta show up in the playoffs because in game 6 in Utah Westbrook 45 points pg13 was 3/16fg 0/6 from 3 that won't get it done if this pg13 comes to play in the playoffs OKC has a great chance
Whitlock makes a pretty good point, the other three just aren't listening for some reason. Sometimes critics say things that actually make sense, Whitlock is just saying to listen to the things that make sense and not to the stuff that is garbage.
Mateus Almeida lol the first thing I said was “ok you right”. Meaning I agree , but I also know that not everybody is the same again I agree just I rather listening to somebody we will not just tell me I need to change my game, but also show how to change my game. But yeah
He wasn't highly recruited out of hs they were wrong he was criticized before the draft they were wrong he was criticized as a young player they were wrong he won't be successful without kd they were wrong he's selfish 10 ast a game so now he should try to apese these critics give one reason with his history he should listen point out one person who has stopped being successful and listened to the critics and became more successful I'll wait
@@teteualmeida00 how is critzing his character help okc win games don't understand that the guy works on imperfections of his game do you doubt that he does?
Untrue Marcellus. Rap critics can also be ex artists unhappy about the arc of their career. Sports media changed because of even more coverage, no topic seems off limits and social media. Also, you media types are also insecure because you understand that some in TH-cam community can do your jobs better than you. Ex athletes like to throw their playing experience in your face yet cant make a clear and coherent point to a subject . The ATHLETE joined the media not the other way around. Once again, your audience is smarter than you think.
Okay this was actually a pretty great conversation in general. I believe Russ holds himself to a higher standard than any media critic does already and that he is fine in ignoring the noise. I think he already hears the real criticisms and listens hence the success with Paul George compared to his time with Kevin Durant.
it is easy to say don t listen to social media, but it s impossible, i agree with Jason, you should improve your game and make the best of your prime as an athlete, share the ball, let your team mates shine, they will help you down the road to a title
I don't care what people say about me. It used to bother me but now it has no effect. Here is a favorite saying of mine and it is well known. I take no credit for it but, "What people think of me is none of my business". It is true and correct.
The correct response to the critics of Russell are two 1. the results of gassip have been encouraging enough to merit further investigation of their bias and render them irrelevant 2. the accusation do not merits a response
Bottom line Russ follows his heart and listens to the close voices around him that he trusts. Some in the media have over criticized Russ...he is doing things that haven't been done.
The problem is, Westbrook doesn't care for the sake of not caring and is unintelligent. Whereas Jordan, Kobe etc, actually could articulate what their motivations were.
No one should care about what other people‘s scrutiny, but WB has got to learn to preserve, defer, and utilize his talents in a more efficient manner. Preserve his stamina late in games and late in the season, and learn to trust his teammates. PG and WB seems to be making this thing work.
you should care about other's scrutiny when it could make you better. The second sentence of your post is scrutiny, there would be some merit if westbrook listened to it
best evidence is tonight: He outscored PG13 by far and came up big BUT they lost against a depleated Pels team: if your MVP candidate and Superstar ist out with an injury - that' s depleated. Even if he said he wants out and the media talks about lack of motivation...etc The last game to me has nothing directly to do with all of the activities around him - the talks about him wanting out have been going for a while and he still has been scoring big.
Russ shouldn't be held hostage to actions pre this year....if anything we should give him props for growing as a player and for maintaining a good look off the court.
Ya but he'll probably lose to Utah again lead by a rookie n bunch of role players in the playoffs lol .... His style doesnt equate to winning sry... Westbrook will never b the best player on a finals or championship team
Of course the criticism gets to him. He was criticized of being selfish, and not passes it, criticized for not being able to keep people playing with him, and now kisses up to PG, been criticized for not being a great shooter, so he decided to take a lot more shots, and now misses even more.
Russ is gonna keep facing criticism for his entire career. The only way for him to silence the critics is to win a ring and that will never happen. His high usage, low efficiency style has never been a winning formula in the NBA. Still, I think he's right to ignore the critics. He is fun to watch and plays his style well. If he tried to become a pass first PG then it would probably just result in a massive regression for himself and his team.
Who is this guy to say what the potential ceiling is for these phenomenal athletes. Westbrook is an incredible player, MVP, and setting NBA records. As he gets older he will continue to adjust and assume the mentality he needs to have to be his best self. I think it's incredibly narcissistic to suggest that he knows the best way each of these athletes should be for them to maximize their potential. Quite honestly, this guys name is not highly influential as a "journalist." Perhaps he needs to change his mentality, listen to all of the other commentators if he wants to reach his potential ceiling. OR, maybe he has already fallen short and telling everyone else how they need to be is the only thing he has left.
I would laugh hardest when a person claims someone is sensitive. Like they aren't sensitive. KD and Russ are perfect example. They're both that. How they respond to it are different.
Russ is blessed with the gift to not give a f*!!! I love it. He said before he only cares about the win. That's his job...to try and win so that is all he should care about! Good for you Russ! He plays with more heart than anybody in the league from jump ball until final buzzer. Heart of a lion. That's why he will always be my favorite player! He and Kevin were almost tied until.. Kevin joined a team that would allow him to stick his chest out. Championship or no championship, Russ is the man!
I think all these dudes care bc if you want to be praised as great then you definitely care when people speak negatively! Entertaining people means your whole success is based on whether people like you or not. Entertainers are the most replaceable people in society no one truly cares for you. But doctors, teachers, firemen etc are truly valuable and have societal worth bc they are needed no one needs an athelete, actor or any other meaningless entertainment experience. It’s just like the IG models no one really cares about them dudes gas them up smash then call them ugly why? Bc what they bring to the table is not truly valuable it’s a facade & you never cared in the first place. You wanted them for entertainment then you push them to the side for something new
I think Russ listens to those who are closest to him, otherwise why would he change his game? For years KD and the Thunder said they liked the way he played. I think he played the way he was encouraged to or allowed to. I'm not so sure KD ever expressed his feelings until the he already had his foot out the door. I believe we should be open to criticism but we have to be selective who we receive that criticism from.
I often disagree with Witlock but 1 thing I can say with certainty is I have never heard him give a take that was anything less than thoroughly considered and soundly considered. Again I may disagree with the final conclusion drawn but I cam never disrespect the process. I see many sports writers that enter with a preconceived conclusion and then try to manipulate the facts to suit their conclusion, that is faulty journalism, that is poor integrity. Hats off to you big fella. #bighaustheboss
His response was fine considering what he was asked. He was asked if he tuned out the criticism. He said he's been doing that since he was 8. He has. We've seen it. His stubbornness won him an MVP and like his critics predicted to this point has not won him any championships. He's starting to catch up to what ppl have been saying and we'll see if it stays that way or if he falls back into that rhythm destroyer play style he's had all his career. Either way he don't give a fluff.
One should always pay attention to what others have to say. Even Albert Einstein was wrong about things and had to listen to what others had to say. Westbrook is a talented athlete that never managed to beat his biggest opponent, his ego.
i agree that NBA stars are coddled and babied by fanboys in the media. So once someone criticizes them, theyre brains short circuit and theyre feelings get hurt. Criticism should motivate and drive you, not make you some whiny baby
A pro player getting paid millions needing time to learn to share the ball?!? A triple double machine that doesn't equate to constant winning. Low expectations and patience must be a pre requisite if your an NBA organisation and owner.
colin doesn't hates his game, he hates everything and for no reason. you see is arguments and is messes up. Before the sasoon started he predicted okc to be in 7th seed and said they are a bad team. But now when they are winning he said " this is what suppose to happen , they have been winning since 8 years". Have he never mentioned that he endorsed Pg for mvp ... did any other superstar did that for his teammate.
When that guy who is hating on Russ said 'I have more critics than Russ' That's the point where I stopped watching this video, That dude is out of his mind!
The only nba player in history that average a Triple double for three years. He avg 21 points ,11 assist, 11 rebounds a game. Leading the nba in assists. Second behind Paul George in steals in the nba. And don't get in trouble off the court. when the media don't like you , they always have something bad to say about you or downgrade your success. Like the MVP candidates, he not on anyone list. But James harden is ,why. Because he avg 36 points a game. Every year in the nba someone avg 30 points nothing new. Paul George, Russ teammate . He's on the nba MVP list. Russ stat killing PG-13 stats. Because OKC is one of the top team's they have to pick someone from that team.Then they got Denver Nuggets center on the nba MVP list. This just a slap in the face ,cause Russ beating him in every stat. I'm very tire of this stuff , they did T.O like this, now they doing this to Russ...
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Do you think Russell Westbrook should change his mentality?
Speak For Yourself he blessed to ignore asinine comments and critics like Whitlock and cowherd and Stephen a Smith 🌟💯
I think Whitlock should change his diet
Is Russell Westbrook being truthful though? Its one thing saying it, but does his history confirm it. Wasn't Westbrook the same guy who responded to "critics" telling him Rubio was cooking him in the playoffs last year by going into the next game to try to silence (satisfy) these critics.
Nanz Abas facts
Space Williams of course he should he’s never won and never will
Not hating but I’d rather have the Westbrook mentality than the Whitlock mentality.
FACTS ALL DAY
Fuccin right
Heard that
You guys gotta start spelling his name right, it’s getting disrespectful. It’s. Whitelock or Whiteluck.
And what 'mentality' is that?
KD listens to critics= insecure, Russ doesn't listen to critics= insecure. Makes sense👍🏾.
@@BaithNa u already know what it is🤷🏾♂️
I was thinking the same thing.
whitlock hasn't had a positive take since colin's left the show
@Samuel Brown they asked him its not like he's spewing this out randomly
@Samuel Brown 'Everyday'... the reporter specifically asked him about how he deals with criticism... good effort tho
Westbrook can't win with the media.
He literally does EVERYTHING you want your franchise guy to do. Everything.
The man has single handedly kept OKC relevant until PG's arrival... not just his PHYSICAL arrival, but his arrival as a legit MVP caliber player.
Westbrook is the one guy you'd think would leave OKC or any small market to play in NYC or whatever, but he's the one guy you never doubt. He's loyal, works hard, loves his teammates, and wants to win. I'm not sure what else you can ask of a man, not just in sports but in all aspects of life.
thank you
Facts If some of these guys had his heart they teams would be in contention Wiggins Booker Simmons
Big FACTS
Completely correct.
Westbrook is not overrated, most over-hated
Did Whitlock just say that he has more critics than Westbrook?! This guy...
JamesBanco in just this chat room alone, more critics.
He does lol
I guess he's talking about his doctor.
The difference is that Whitlocks criticism is valid. People are just lookin for things to not like russ
Whitlock wasn't lying lmao.
Westbrook gas face is next level! Love this dude! He plays like it means something to him.
Whitlocks role is to talk down on black athletes
I dont think thats true however his argument againts Westbrook today sounded pointless and nitpicking
Yup smh
I think he hate us on the low
This is the same dude who says lebron can’t experience racism because he’s rich. SMH
Notice how he is silent on Kapernick since he settled his lawsuit?🤣
So russ should care about reporters who never laced them up thinks🤔🤔
he would have been a much better player sooner if he did
Maybe he should lesson Magic in 2013.... but if u want learn the hardway just butthead for 6 years
You have selective hearing...
He said try to see if there's any legitimate reason for the shade...
And guess what? There was...
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Darkness Flame Media There are people within the organisation for that
I’m starting to see it, Whitlock tries to handle his cohost like “I know what I’m talking about. I’m an actual journalist. My opinion is more valid...(y’all are just some clueless jocks).
Whitlock is a jock?
Sam O no. I’m saying that he thinks they’re just some clueless jocks. He often gets slightly condescending and dismissive of their opinions pretty often on this show.
Bingo bro
Thats why Wiley is the perfect co-host
Marcellus is owning Whitlock, lol! His facial expressions are priceless 🤣😂
3:57 lol
he is actually not owning him. he is wrong and losing the argument and he knows it
@@DarknessFlameMedia how is he losing the argument?
Guess whitlock saw it coming cuz it aged well
@@DarknessFlameMedia
He grilled Whitlock on 99% of the topics on this show😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂. Whitlock had to tap out and took his red ball and ran to TH-cam.
Whitlock really wanted to compare his joUrnalIsm to MJ and Brady. With the title usually comes universal respect and admiration
This dude Whitlock mane... I'm tired of him.
Then stop watching
Whitlock is arrogant enough to think that he’s the black Walter Cronkite. FOH 🙄. You’re not a top end anything. Definitely not a top end journalist.
Bro it was so cringe. What makes him think he's at the top of journalism? Who else thinks that?
The only thing that fat lobster can critic is Snacks
If a team signed me for 205 million I'm only listening to the coaches GM's and other players on my team.
Curtis Hayes - Let’s not get to narrow. Don’t forget the agent, marketing advisors and financial planners.
Everyone has a plan until they get 205 million...or hit in the mouth.
Just saying.
Manu Lepo like that quote 🥊
Manu Lepo You ain’t hitting nobody in the mouth nor is anybody else so cool ya pipe just saying
Maybe Whitlock should of got that salad he was talking about instead of the Big Mac lol
"I would've gotten a salad but I didn't have the option. I guess I'll just order 52 Big Macs."
It's obvious Whitlock be making up his points on the fly... Painful to listen
WILEY SPEAKING FACTSSSSSS!
Whitlock’s the type of guy who orders 40 chicken wings and gets a Diet Coke thinking he’s on a diet
Russ is the 2nd 3rd and about to be the 4th to average a triple double lol
You don't have critic's. They just don't like you.
Lol I'm stealing this to use against the haters! Great point
I really challenge the notion of how dominant a trip-dub makes a player. If he averages 18, 10, 10 on 39, 20, 60 splits next year, than yall still gon be like «but, but triple-double»?
Ask Oscar Robertson...”still not as good as my triple doubles”
Elliott Gold we not rounding up just for your little point on my comment
I see Whitlock and Cowherd buy the same brand of stupid juice
At the end of the day, russ is paid because of his mindset, you get me!!!!
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I'd love to hear Whitlock run through his resume because i've never heard the sports media speak of him with such high regard. Whitlock you shouldn't listen to everyone. Colin Cowherd is a sports entertainer and regularly gets checked by former athletes about his biases. Westbrook shouldn't care about people like that. Listen to the right critics not all of them.
This is his show your commenting on!!
@@bunnih6759 yeah because only very accomplished people get shows now... If you're going to call yourself the MJ of journalist, run down your resume. It wasn't a slight to him he's obviously good at what he does, but he's not spoken of as an all time great journalist.
@@morpheusrising9534 point taken!! I t
Whoa, whoa, whoa bruh, that's revisionist history. Kobe most certainly cared. Everyone brings up "Kobe lost when he had a 3 - 1 lead against the suns." Well, why did that happen. Because he wanted to prove something to his critics and started passing instead of playing his game because he was so heavily criticized.
what russ is doing with passing is amazing he has like 130 more assists than harden Harden only plays offense and is in a system where he has the ball 80% of the time. tons of guys with that usage rate could get 30 a night. and whats sad is he has played in 8 more games than russ and has a 37% higher usage rate than russ and has about 100 less assists!!! And he gets easy ones to pick and roll ones or just quick passing to a guy who jacks a 3. while guys like simmons and russ give guys free buckets. and check stats the guys closest to russ who have played in 14 more games will have like 60 less then him and it aint close. He is also the HIGHEST RATED DEFENSIVE PG IN THE LEAGUE RIGHT NOW. And his either been #1 or #2 all year in steals next to pg13. his shooting is only down because missed all off season and pre season
Word
Adam K tell em bro 🙏🏾 I was just telling someone the other day that it’s funny, people worry about Russ and every thing he does on the court. When was the last time someone talked about kyrie’s defense? Or talked about Dame lullabied assist? Or how about steff’s athleticism.. I’m not against any of them but people want to talk about every aspect of Russ game but won’t do it for others!
@@quintonlovett Damian Lillard always gets criticized for his defense
Charles Cooks by whom? And when was the last time you hear topic after topic about it on espn of fs1?? Go ahead and search for videos, I’ll wait
Why does Whitlock constantly compare himself to athletes ?
whitlock and colin coward got no respect for brody
Y’all can’t tell me ,Okc wouldn’t have a ring if KD didn’t purposely throw the series against the warriors ,it was clear it was already on his mind that he had wanted to leave to warriors.
The Brodie needs to criticize how Whitlock is as a journalist. See how he reacts. Plus the Brodie probably cares about what Maurice Cheeks says, not some journalists like Whitlock or Twitter eggs...
This is easily the best sports talk show in teluvision
Rob Parker, Max Kellerman, and Jason Whitlock would be the perfect 3 stooges for a brand new sports HATER talk show!
ricecakejohnson Colin cowherd gotta be there to and that other Asian dude forgot his name
@@kevingarnett629 MacIntyre?
Scalibrini is a great analyst!
Whitlock goes to McDonald's meaning to get salads all the time and leaves with big Mac and fries
SUPERSIZED....his belly must be TOXIC !
I love that mentality. it makes phily v okc, gsw v okc sooo much better
Jason Whitlock is literally the failed athlete guy
LOL....What sport did he play ????....other than an eating contest at the summer fair.
True
why all those analysts hate westbrook?what have he done to them anyway? They cant just shut up and watch what everyone's doing and stop hating.This guy isnt even play ball and he is talking ? I could be better analyst than most of those analysts
They hate him because he is the best in the league but his fg% isn't high so they rip on him to help LeBron goat argument u can't be goat when a pg is averaging a triple double and LeBron can't average a double double
When a great athlete does something great or is doing something great ... here comes Jumbo Fatlock with the negativity ...
HA!!!!!!! 😃😃😃😃😃😃RIGHT ON THA MONEY!!! 🤣🤣🤣
Kd game didnt change his game always been the same just wit westbrook it was hard to have the ball movement ..kd went to gs cuz the team ball
The whole time whitlock said "listen. To critics who have legitimate arguments or criticism"
The others are overly anti media and "he shouldn't listen to them all" when Whitlock said listen to certain ones
His goatness is here
Westbrook is a badass and i love his aggressiveness. BUT for years people said he should share the rock and make it work with KD and they were right. If he's truly about winning he should have listened to that criticism and not the BS social media. That's whitlock's point.
dyl flah I hear you bro, but at the same time you have to balance what you listen to period. I follow the thunder and Russ has changed over the years, but if you watch some of these shows that cater to a negative narrative people tend to agree! For example, I guarantee you let’s say for the next few weeks people start taking about let’s say dame Lilliard’s assist totals or when kyrie comes back his lack of defense, people will start noticing and then pointing it out more and more. The media controls narratives bro! Seriously just think about it
KD lead the league n scoring 4x won MVP n okc took just as many shots as russ what yall think he shouldn't shoot at all just hand kd the ball
Russ averages 8 assists with Durant and
Jason Whitlock a bum lol who gives AF about who he criticizes, his biggest critic is gym trainers
Man stop hatin.. Y'all mad because Westbrook is the best player in the league.
I have yet to see Whitlock like anything anybody does😂
He sucks drew brees off every chance he gets
Whitlock is always throwing his weight around. I don’t necessarily disagree with the theory they Russ and KD are opposite sides of the same coin.
Tell me some one tell me please what can you tell a man who has averaged a triple double 2 yrs in a row and is abt to do it for a third str8 year???
Sound like they talking about Collin
Whitlock is ridiculous btw; to say that he gets the same amount of criticism as Westbrook is ludicrous. The only reason a journalist would catch criticism would because said journalist is putting out some craziness. The spotlight in terms of eyes on product doesn't compare when comparing articles/videos criticizing the superstars vs the average pointing out flawed product to the journalist. Not hatin, but just sayin, Westbrook based on his position in society as a NBA superstar has to shoulder ALOT. Most would prob crumble to include myself if that many eyes were critiquing my actions.
Colin coward really be trolling Westbrook so bad . It’s like he doesn’t have nothing good to say
Whitlock not cool enough to pull off a earring!!!
At 16:15 Jones was shaken his head like “ man is this show over” I’m ready to go.
No I don't like the horrible fg% and I still don't like his shot selection...I've been saying this for 5 years if Westbrook tailored his game on either attacking or mid range and shot a 3 when completely open his fg% would consistently stay over 45% which is good for a guard....but besides that Westbrook is playing great championship basketball he's playing championship defense he is learning how to get his assists without holding Paul back....he's learning that hockey assists are some times just as important as the actual assist if Westbrook can play this way for the next 3 to 4 years his fg% will get better and this okc team has a great chance at winning a chip.....but regular season don't matter pg13 gotta show up in the playoffs because in game 6 in Utah Westbrook 45 points pg13 was 3/16fg 0/6 from 3 that won't get it done if this pg13 comes to play in the playoffs OKC has a great chance
Whitlock makes a pretty good point, the other three just aren't listening for some reason. Sometimes critics say things that actually make sense, Whitlock is just saying to listen to the things that make sense and not to the stuff that is garbage.
Kirtan Patel ok you right but lowkey it’s no way you ain’t go heard one without the other
@@TheYoungElli so u should dismiss something that can make u grow just to ignore nonsense?
Mateus Almeida lol the first thing I said was “ok you right”. Meaning I agree , but I also know that not everybody is the same again I agree just I rather listening to somebody we will not just tell me I need to change my game, but also show how to change my game. But yeah
He wasn't highly recruited out of hs they were wrong he was criticized before the draft they were wrong he was criticized as a young player they were wrong he won't be successful without kd they were wrong he's selfish 10 ast a game so now he should try to apese these critics give one reason with his history he should listen point out one person who has stopped being successful and listened to the critics and became more successful I'll wait
@@teteualmeida00 how is critzing his character help okc win games don't understand that the guy works on imperfections of his game do you doubt that he does?
Untrue Marcellus. Rap critics can also be ex artists unhappy about the arc of their career. Sports media changed because of even more coverage, no topic seems off limits and social media. Also, you media types are also insecure because you understand that some in TH-cam community can do your jobs better than you. Ex athletes like to throw their playing experience in your face yet cant make a clear and coherent point to a subject . The ATHLETE joined the media not the other way around. Once again, your audience is smarter than you think.
Okay this was actually a pretty great conversation in general. I believe Russ holds himself to a higher standard than any media critic does already and that he is fine in ignoring the noise. I think he already hears the real criticisms and listens hence the success with Paul George compared to his time with Kevin Durant.
it is easy to say don t listen to social media, but it s impossible, i agree with Jason, you should improve your game and make the best of your prime as an athlete, share the ball, let your team mates shine, they will help you down the road to a title
I don't care what people say about me. It used to bother me but now it has no effect. Here is a favorite saying of mine and it is well known. I take no credit for it but, "What people think of me is none of my business". It is true and correct.
The correct response to the critics of Russell are two
1. the results of gassip have been encouraging enough to merit further investigation of their bias and render them irrelevant
2. the accusation do not merits a response
Bottom line Russ follows his heart and listens to the close voices around him that he trusts. Some in the media have over criticized Russ...he is doing things that haven't been done.
Westbrook is a monster. He dominates. When he understands time & score. You take certain shots at certain times & score
The problem is, Westbrook doesn't care for the sake of not caring and is unintelligent. Whereas Jordan, Kobe etc, actually could articulate what their motivations were.
No one should care about what other people‘s scrutiny, but WB has got to learn to preserve, defer, and utilize his talents in a more efficient manner. Preserve his stamina late in games and late in the season, and learn to trust his teammates. PG and WB seems to be making this thing work.
you should care about other's scrutiny when it could make you better. The second sentence of your post is scrutiny, there would be some merit if westbrook listened to it
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Marcellus Wiley you did that Big Homie ! 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Point to take from all of this: you should not focus on what is being said, but on who is saying it.
Self analysis is key to all of life.
best evidence is tonight: He outscored PG13 by far and came up big BUT they lost against a depleated Pels team: if your MVP candidate and Superstar ist out with an injury - that' s depleated. Even if he said he wants out and the media talks about lack of motivation...etc The last game to me has nothing directly to do with all of the activities around him - the talks about him wanting out have been going for a while and he still has been scoring big.
Lmao 10:53 Wiley funny asf talking about value meal number 1 super size 😂😂
Russ shouldn't be held hostage to actions pre this year....if anything we should give him props for growing as a player and for maintaining a good look off the court.
Russ is a dog! Hope he gets okc to the finals prove doubters wrong once and for all. Triple double game 7 to top it off lol
Ya but he'll probably lose to Utah again lead by a rookie n bunch of role players in the playoffs lol .... His style doesnt equate to winning sry... Westbrook will never b the best player on a finals or championship team
Let the white man talk !!!
Of course the criticism gets to him. He was criticized of being selfish, and not passes it, criticized for not being able to keep people playing with him, and now kisses up to PG, been criticized for not being a great shooter, so he decided to take a lot more shots, and now misses even more.
Why does Whitlock always start a sentence and cut it off mid sentence?
Russ is gonna keep facing criticism for his entire career. The only way for him to silence the critics is to win a ring and that will never happen. His high usage, low efficiency style has never been a winning formula in the NBA.
Still, I think he's right to ignore the critics. He is fun to watch and plays his style well. If he tried to become a pass first PG then it would probably just result in a massive regression for himself and his team.
Who is this guy to say what the potential ceiling is for these phenomenal athletes.
Westbrook is an incredible player, MVP, and setting NBA records. As he gets older he will continue to adjust and assume the mentality he needs to have to be his best self.
I think it's incredibly narcissistic to suggest that he knows the best way each of these athletes should be for them to maximize their potential. Quite honestly, this guys name is not highly influential as a "journalist." Perhaps he needs to change his mentality, listen to all of the other commentators if he wants to reach his potential ceiling. OR, maybe he has already fallen short and telling everyone else how they need to be is the only thing he has left.
I would laugh hardest when a person claims someone is sensitive. Like they aren't sensitive. KD and Russ are perfect example. They're both that. How they respond to it are different.
I truly can't understand why Westbrook gets hated so much. It's crazy
Russ is blessed with the gift to not give a f*!!! I love it. He said before he only cares about the win. That's his job...to try and win so that is all he should care about! Good for you Russ! He plays with more heart than anybody in the league from jump ball until final buzzer. Heart of a lion. That's why he will always be my favorite player! He and Kevin were almost tied until.. Kevin joined a team that would allow him to stick his chest out. Championship or no championship, Russ is the man!
I think all these dudes care bc if you want to be praised as great then you definitely care when people speak negatively! Entertaining people means your whole success is based on whether people like you or not. Entertainers are the most replaceable people in society no one truly cares for you. But doctors, teachers, firemen etc are truly valuable and have societal worth bc they are needed no one needs an athelete, actor or any other meaningless entertainment experience. It’s just like the IG models no one really cares about them dudes gas them up smash then call them ugly why? Bc what they bring to the table is not truly valuable it’s a facade & you never cared in the first place. You wanted them for entertainment then you push them to the side for something new
I think Russ listens to those who are closest to him, otherwise why would he change his game? For years KD and the Thunder said they liked the way he played. I think he played the way he was encouraged to or allowed to. I'm not so sure KD ever expressed his feelings until the he already had his foot out the door. I believe we should be open to criticism but we have to be selective who we receive that criticism from.
What’s the right way?
Marcellus Wiley needs to stop bloviating for once and let Whitlock talk.
The validity of criticism isn't based on the source but whether or not it is truthful.
They said Westbrook is having a bad season, prove it.
Why does witlock have his own show
This Whitlock guy sometimes he has great points, but sometimes, like now, he just stubborn.
I often disagree with Witlock but 1 thing I can say with certainty is I have never heard him give a take that was anything less than thoroughly considered and soundly considered. Again I may disagree with the final conclusion drawn but I cam never disrespect the process. I see many sports writers that enter with a preconceived conclusion and then try to manipulate the facts to suit their conclusion, that is faulty journalism, that is poor integrity. Hats off to you big fella. #bighaustheboss
Good discussion.
Everyone hating on Whitlock but without him this ain’t a show. Only one who brings different opinions to topics
Whitless and Smiley don't work well together
His response was fine considering what he was asked. He was asked if he tuned out the criticism. He said he's been doing that since he was 8.
He has. We've seen it. His stubbornness won him an MVP and like his critics predicted to this point has not won him any championships.
He's starting to catch up to what ppl have been saying and we'll see if it stays that way or if he falls back into that rhythm destroyer play style he's had all his career.
Either way he don't give a fluff.
One should always pay attention to what others have to say. Even Albert Einstein was wrong about things and had to listen to what others had to say. Westbrook is a talented athlete that never managed to beat his biggest opponent, his ego.
Why is Whitlock talk about Westbrook with KD that was years ago has nothing to do with now
Just because an athlete doesn't make the pros doesn't mean they failed. The percentage of athletes that "make it" is too small to think that way.
If Rando can’t shoot and Westbrook can’t shoot who do you think is better?
i agree that NBA stars are coddled and babied by fanboys in the media. So once someone criticizes them, theyre brains short circuit and theyre feelings get hurt. Criticism should motivate and drive you, not make you some whiny baby
You sometimes have to resprct Whitlock for choosing a stance and really defending it
A pro player getting paid millions needing time to learn to share the ball?!? A triple double machine that doesn't equate to constant winning. Low expectations and patience must be a pre requisite if your an NBA organisation and owner.
colin doesn't hates his game, he hates everything and for no reason. you see is arguments and is messes up. Before the sasoon started he predicted okc to be in 7th seed and said they are a bad team. But now when they are winning he said " this is what suppose to happen , they have been winning since 8 years". Have he never mentioned that he endorsed Pg for mvp ... did any other superstar did that for his teammate.
When that guy who is hating on Russ said 'I have more critics than Russ' That's the point where I stopped watching this video, That dude is out of his mind!
The only nba player in history that average a Triple double for three years. He avg 21 points ,11 assist, 11 rebounds a game. Leading the nba in assists. Second behind Paul George in steals in the nba. And don't get in trouble off the court. when the media don't like you , they always have something bad to say about you or downgrade your success. Like the MVP candidates, he not on anyone list. But James harden is ,why. Because he avg 36 points a game. Every year in the nba someone avg 30 points nothing new. Paul George, Russ teammate . He's on the nba MVP list. Russ stat killing PG-13 stats. Because OKC is one of the top team's they have to pick someone from that team.Then they got Denver Nuggets center on the nba MVP list. This just a slap in the face ,cause Russ beating him in every stat. I'm very tire of this stuff , they did T.O like this, now they doing this to Russ...