Russell Westbrook: The Last of a Dying Breed
Russell Westbrook is the last of a unique breed of NBA players. Yes Lebron James is the best player in the world but there isn't a more fearless player in the NBA then Russell Westbrook. He has zero interest in making any friends on the court, if you are on the opposing team he doesn't just want to beat you he wants to destroy you. Is Lebron the best right now overall? Yes but pound for pound its hard to pick again Russell. He is on the verge of doing something that only the great Oscar Robertson did and that's average a triple double throughout the whole season. But lets put the stats aside for a minute; lets look at Russell Westbrook the basketball player minus the stats. Fearless, has unique drive to win, he plays every game like its his last, doesn't complain about needing help, he hasn't hid his emotions towards Kevin Durant leaving in other words if you're not on this mans team he hates you. These NBA players in this time period is so buddy buddy, but like...