r/nba • u/funnysloth9 Mavericks • 4d ago

[TOMER AZARLY] Russell Westbrook is expected to leave the Clippers in Free Agency.

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u/LoxDnw Thunder 4d ago

Come home Brodie

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u/AfroManHighGuy 4d ago

OKC Russ was my favorite player growing up. He needs a proper send off in his original jersey. Please make it happen presti

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u/BounceMan Rockets 4d ago

monkey paw curls It happens, but he ends up being the reason you don't win the finals next year in a clear and undeniable way.

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u/TheOneBrew Thunder 4d ago

If okc makes the finals and lose next year it would still be a great season.

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u/IDespiseFatties Thunder 4d ago

Bro I know Westbrook isn't as good as he was in his prime obviously but him running the second squad would still be nasty af and sell out every game.

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u/TFTisbetterthanLoL NBA 4d ago

They’d actually sell out every night, especially in the playoffs. One of the most hype moments I’ve ever watched (and I say this as a lakers fan) was when Russ hit the insane and-one layup in the playoffs after getting fouled by I believe Derick Fisher with the crowd going crazy

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u/hydropenguin69 Thunder 4d ago

It was Ramon Sessions who fouled, but yes that was an all-time moment.

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u/Gino-Bartali Thunder 4d ago

Would be a great season, but the clock is ticking on all these great players on even better contracts.

I'm torn on that hypothetical. I need the Brodie.

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u/sbenfsonwFFiF 4d ago

Not if you could’ve/should’ve won it without him