Damian Lillard and Russell Westbrook have had a big rivalry for years, especially thanks to their duels in the playoffs. Each statement from one to the other is therefore scrutinized closely… The latest of the Blazer has also been able to surprise, coming from him.
It’s no secret that Damian Lillard and Russell Westbrook don’t particularly like each other. The two men are totally over-motivated at the idea of facing each other, with a high point in the first round of the 2018 playoffs when Dame DOLLA eliminated the Thunder with a game winner of more than 10 meters. The Brodie had provoked him for the entire series before, and they never hesitate to slip in little stings through the media.
2021-22 is a tough campaign for them, with the Portland player finishing sidelined with multiple injuries while the former Wizard was lynched in Los Angeles due to poor results. However, all this does not particularly please his rival who has decided to step up. The guard is clear on the subject: Westbrook has struggled this year, his career remains absolutely exceptional at all levels.
Damian Lillard defends Westbrook and his triple-doubles
“Russell Westbrook’s career & legacy is undeniable” – Damian Lillard #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/AOPJXmIcQL
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Westbrook’s career and legacy are undeniable. It is simply essential. The player, the career he’s had, what he’s achieved, the things he’s done, nobody else has been able to do that. As with all those triple-doubles, I don’t care if you’re stat hunting or what people mean.
If I tried to play every game and average a triple-double for an entire season, I wouldn’t be able to do it. I know I can’t do it. There are plenty of other people who can’t do it either. It’s hard in itself to do that… What he did… is undeniable.
Complicated to contradict that the number 0 of Oregon, in his counterpart has indeed marked the history of his sport. It took more than fifty years for someone to repeat Oscar Robertson’s feat, and RW managed to average four seasons in TD since 2016. It’s absolutely crazy and it must be saluted, because this n isn’t as easy as just doing stat padding. It’s no coincidence that the Laker is seen as one of the most intense players in the league…
We may not like Russell Westbrook, but he will go down as one of basketball’s defining figures in the 21st century. Even Damian Lillard can’t deny it, and that’s saying something!
