HeHateMe 697 Report post Posted July 4, 2016 There's absolutely a chance Westbrook strongly considers Orlando with his ties to Henny and Ibaka and the absolute need to get out of the Western Conference ASAP Only a chance if we surpass expectations this year. We have to be a top 5 team in the east. Making the playoffs isn't enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fultz4thewin 2,464 Report post Posted July 4, 2016 You missed my point No, I got it. I'm just saying I'd leave okc if I was him. And if the choice was gs vs Boston why would I choose Boston? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeHateMe 697 Report post Posted July 4, 2016 No, I got it. I'm just saying I'd leave okc if I was him. And if the choice was gs vs Boston why would I choose Boston? I get the logic. I do. But to my point, it's just taking the easy road. Which is fine, I get it. This is the NBA. NBA athletes have become the biggest divas in professional sports. They want the easy path. But I think it's the culture they have from a young age with AAU. It's all about joining/creating an all star team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trey Time 186 Report post Posted July 4, 2016 If you're on a team that keeps trading good players to avoid going into the luxury tax why would you stay there? If you're going to leave, why purposely choose a bad team? I was kinda hoping he'd go to Boston. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
magicblue 315 Report post Posted July 4, 2016 Only a chance if we surpass expectations this year. We have to be a top 5 team in the east. Making the playoffs isn't enough. You're probably right Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
magicblue 315 Report post Posted July 4, 2016 Lebron and the Miami Heat ruined the NBA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soul Bro 1,419 Report post Posted July 4, 2016 Sam Presti is in a really tough spot now. Curious if he seeks to trade Westbrook. Lakers have the best package Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fultz4thewin 2,464 Report post Posted July 4, 2016 Sam Presti is in a really tough spot now. Curious if he seeks to trade Westbrook. Lakers have the best package Maybe Boston. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trey Time 186 Report post Posted July 4, 2016 No, I got it. I'm just saying I'd leave okc if I was him. And if the choice was gs vs Boston why would I choose Boston? Image more than anything else (which does matter with these guys that are "brands"). Didn't blow a 3-1 lead against Boston. He looks like Steph Curry's lackey now, not good for the brand (which as dumb as it sounds, matters). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fultz4thewin 2,464 Report post Posted July 4, 2016 Image more than anything else (which does matter with these guys that are "brands"). Didn't blow a 3-1 lead against Boston. He looks like Steph Curry's lackey now, not good for the brand (which as dumb as it sounds, matters). Image is fleeting. People have short attention spans Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeHateMe 697 Report post Posted July 4, 2016 I'm more excited about this year now. We really need to have a good showing. Not just for Westbrook (well, one can dream) but to attract a legit star free agent next year. These stars nowadays will only consider teams that are legit contenders. I think having Ibaka obviously gives us a link to Westbrook to an extent, but he has to re-up here too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UEBERMORTAL 125 Report post Posted July 4, 2016 I get the logic. I do. But to my point, it's just taking the easy road. Which is fine, I get it. This is the NBA. NBA athletes have become the biggest divas in professional sports. They want the easy path. But I think it's the culture they have from a young age with AAU. It's all about joining/creating an all star team. I still don't get it. Look back at the 80s or 90s, you won't have seen a prime MJ or Olajuwon go to i. e. Boston simply to win a title. Pro players back in the days used to have competitiveness not to do this kind ob BS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
