I call BS on all the "What's wrong with Wade?" commentary

[Sssmush]

Seriously, we've been talking about this for weeks, if not months, the fact that Russell Westbrook is outlandishly athletic, unbelievably athletic and fast, and an incredible scorer. It's hard to put into words how effective he is at PG or wherever he is on the court.

Miami fans and East Coasters in general have largely scoffed at Westbrook's talents and potential impact. One or two PSDrs even sigged me because I suggested that Westbrook was almost "Jordan-esque" in some ways.

NOW, Miami got to see Westbrook for ONE GAME and we are getting this increasing avalanche of media "talk" about how "Something must be wrong with Wade. There's no injury report, and nobody is saying anything, but this just can't be happening. Something must be wrong with Wade."

Uh, here is what is wrong: Westbrook. And Miami is already looking like they're on the verge of getting swept. And guess what? You haven't even seen the full "Westbrook effect." He actually played very so-so in that game 1, was looking kind of tight and out of synch, and missed a lot of shots that usually go right in. Meanwhile, Battier and Chalmers were shooting like 8-8 on 3s in the first and second quarters, which I'm guessing is somewhat unusual.

This looks to me like Miami and the Big Three 100% healthy and at full strength, the ECF champions. Put up or shut up. I don't see any need for excuses. Ready or not, here it comes, Game 2.

[Sssmush]

btw, I am a Laker fan, and I don't mean to appear like I'm somehow bandwaggoning on OKC.

OKC beating the Lakers was a very bitter defeat for me, especially because I thought the Lakers had some real opportunities in that series, but lost anyway.

I also like Miami, and I feel like I've consistently stood up for Lebron against all the irrational hate or "hataz" or whatever wtf. I also have a ton of respect for Wade, and what I feel is a real appreciation for his freakish athleticism.

But, I just gotta mention this, because right now I am extremely impressed with OKC, and I'm somewhat amused watching the media try to get it's head around the reality of Durant and Westbrook, 2012.

[Swashcuff]

Miami fans said bad things about Westbrook?

I've been defending Westbrook more than almost anyone on this board and I've never once seen Miami fans ganging up and saying how bad Russell Westbrook is. Its been a cross-section who have no understanding of his game not just Miami fans or east coasters.

[BobbyHillSwag]

I totally agree, wade cant even compare to westbrook at this point. He's not injured it's just a good excuse to use. Even if he is every player plays through injury it's not an excuse and much worse injuries than he supposedly has.

[D12 fan]

Ok?

[Chronz]

Umm how could it be Westbrook when Wade has struggled all post season except for the stretch after he got his knee drained? If that doesnt sound fishy to you then nobody is going to be able to change your mind. Wade has dropped off in a matter of weeks, this doesnt happen without a severe athletic decline, which is either a result of injury or natural regression. You tell me which sounds most realistic.

[justinnum1]

wade is not 100%, you dont get your knee drained of you are 100%. Nothing like having an uninformed opinion.

[Chronz]

I totally agree, wade cant even compare to westbrook at this point. He's not injured it's just a good excuse to use. Even if he is every player plays through injury it's not an excuse and much worse injuries than he supposedly has.

LOL, much worse? Coming from the same guy who couldnt tell how hobbled CP3 was (even though the Spurs and announcers could), I really dont think anyone should take you seriously on these matters.


Once again that old proverb holds true, if Bobby Hill is agreeing with you, maybe you should rethink your stance.

[Sssmush]

In a funny way, it's like all the backlash about The Decision and Wade going to Miami, all the stupid butt-faced whining about "it's not fair" and all the small-market owner maneuvering to prevent something like Wade and Lebron teaming up on their own, kind of over-hyped the Miami team.

I think tons of people, including all the hataz, built up Miami in their mind as some kind of unstoppable all star team, that embodied all their fears and bitterness of what is "not fair" or "not right" in sports.

Actually, what is not right is just all the jealous bitterness and hata-ism. The backlash against Lebron was horse****.

And, by the way, they are just a very good East team, and at this point are very likely to get outright swept by OKC.

[Cano4prez]

Umm how could it be Westbrook when Wade has struggled all post season except for the stretch after he got his knee drained? If that doesnt sound fishy to you then nobody is going to be able to change your mind. Wade has dropped off in a matter of weeks, this doesnt happen without a severe athletic decline, which is either a result of injury or natural regression.

This, Miami fans have been complaining about Wade's struggles throughout most of the playoffs. And lol at the OP "on the verge of getting swept" it's been one game

[tht_one_guy]

btw, I am a Laker fan, and I don't mean to appear like I'm somehow bandwaggoning on OKC.

OKC beating the Lakers was a very bitter defeat for me, especially because I thought the Lakers had some real opportunities in that series, but lost anyway.

I also like Miami, and I feel like I've consistently stood up for Lebron against all the irrational hate or "hataz" or whatever wtf. I also have a ton of respect for Wade, and what I feel is a real appreciation for his freakish athleticism.

But, I just gotta mention this, because right now I am extremely impressed with OKC, and I'm somewhat amused watching the media try to get it's head around the reality of Durant and Westbrook, 2012.

i just cried a little a LA Laker fan taking up for the OKC Thunder and Westbrook of all people

[BobbyHillSwag]

LOL, much worse? Coming from the same guy who couldnt tell how hobbled CP3 was (even though the Spurs and announcers could), I really dont think anyone should take you seriously on these matters.


Once again that old proverb holds true, if Bobby Hill is agreeing with you, maybe you should rethink your stance.

everyone is injured to you, and cp3 was injured and i can tell but that's not the only reason he was getting outplayed by tp. LOL at wade being injured, yall see something cause you want to. Dude is just taking bad shots and isoing the whole time. He's not injured he's just playing stupid and that aint hard to tell.

[Sssmush]

LOL, much worse? Coming from the same guy who couldnt tell how hobbled CP3 was (even though the Spurs and announcers could), I really dont think anyone should take you seriously on these matters.


Once again that old proverb holds true, if Bobby Hill is agreeing with you, maybe you should rethink your stance.

I'm just making the point that we haven't even seen a really "hot" game from Westbrook in this series yet, but somehow every single sports site on the Internet has some version of the "what's wrong with Wade?" story, whereas none of them have, say, the "Is Westbrook the best point guard in the NBA by far and bar none" story, or the "is Westbrook the most athletic PG in NBA history" story, etc.

Let's give this a couple of days/games to percolate, shall we?

[ManRamForPrez24]

Wade was GREAT this regular season when he was playing. Something isn't right. He just doesn't look the same and he's consistently been inconsistent.


I'm glad more people are coming around to Russy though. He gets a lot of hate for a variety of reasons, but he's a tremendous player. He's been better than Wade these playoffs, for sure. And it was neck-and-neck this whole season.

[NSJ]

This, Miami fans have been complaining about Wade's struggles throughout most of the playoffs. And lol at the OP "on the verge of getting swept" it's been one game

Until you win a game in a series, you're on the verge of getting swept.