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Russell Westbrook sees himself among the best defenders in his position

Throughout his career, now fifteen seasons long, Russell Westbrook has collected a multitude of individual distinctions, but he has not Never been named in a All-Defensive Team “. Both in his best years in OKC, as well as in Houston, Washington or Los Angeles.

I don't need it but unfortunately I didn't receive a selection, I don't know why » he regrets. “ At one point in my career I was very deserving but, if this is the year it has to happen, then I would be grateful and happy for it to happen. I'm going to continue to defend hard every night and I'm going to let things happen on their own. »

Ready to defend on anyone

There aren't many players who defend better than me at this stage, if we're being honest » he said in particular, after helping to contain Luka Doncic on Wednesday in Dallas. “ I'll let the numbers speak for me and let you speak for yourself, but if we're being completely honest, there aren't many players who defend better than me at my position in the entire league. Frankly. »

Particularly physical and energetic for his position, which always proves valuable in the front row, Russell Westbrook has nevertheless too often suffered in defense from his naivety and his excess of commitment, which has caused him to discover too much of himself by trying to interception at all costs. At the time when he was accumulating triple-doubles, he also often tended to “abandon” his player to be there as early as possible on the rebound.

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But at 35 years old, the “Brodie” does not have the slightest problem, according to Tyron Luehas ” take on the challenge of defending against the best opposing player ” because ” he loves it “.

I accept the idea of ​​having to make stops and defend on anyone who needs to be defended, and I also believe that I can defend on anyone » confirms the 2017 MVP, with nine selections in the “All-NBA Teams”.

At the service of the team

Words which ultimately echo those of the same Russell Westbrook, uttered since he asked to be the 6th man of the Clippers in order to improve the team's results (and then to win the title, ultimately? ).

I go out there and do what's best for the team to win » he summarized last month. “ When I'm on the field, I make sure I'm competitive and give everything I have. I know that my duty is to give my all every night. […] I am aware of my worth and my abilities. No matter how many minutes I spend on the field, I know I am a source of energy » he added last week.

Russell Westbrook Percentage Rebounds
Season Team MJ Min Shots 3pts L.F. Off Def Early Pd Party Int Bp Ct Pts
2008-09 OKAY 82 33 39.8 27.1 81.5 2.2 2.7 4.9 5.3 2.3 1.3 3.3 0.2 15.3
2009-10 OKAY 82 34 41.8 22.1 78.0 1.7 3.2 4.9 8.0 2.5 1.3 3.3 0.4 16.1
2010-11 OKAY 82 35 44.2 33.0 84.2 1.5 3.2 4.6 8.2 2.5 1.9 3.9 0.4 21.9
2011-12 OKAY 66 35 45.7 31.6 82.3 1.5 3.1 4.6 5.5 2.2 1.7 3.6 0.3 23.6
2012-13 OKAY 82 35 43.8 32.3 80.0 1.4 3.9 5.2 7.4 2.3 1.8 3.3 0.3 23.2
2013-14 OKAY 46 31 43.7 31.8 82.6 1.2 4.5 5.7 6.9 2.3 1.9 3.9 0.2 21.8
2014-15 OKAY 67 34 42.6 29.9 83.5 1.9 5.4 7.3 8.6 2.8 2.1 4.4 0.2 28.2
2015-16 OKAY 80 34 45.4 29.6 81.2 1.8 6.0 7.8 10.4 2.5 2.0 4.3 0.3 23.5
2016-17 OKAY 81 35 42.5 34.3 84.5 1.7 9.0 10.7 10.4 2.4 1.6 5.4 0.4 31.6
2017-18 OKAY 80 36 44.9 29.8 73.7 1.9 8.2 10.1 10.3 2.5 1.8 4.8 0.3 25.4
2018-19 OKAY 73 36 42.8 29.0 65.6 1.5 9.6 11.1 10.7 3.4 2.0 4.5 0.5 23.0
2019-20 HOU 57 36 47.2 25.8 76.3 1.8 6.2 7.9 7.0 3.5 1.6 4.5 0.4 27.3
2020-21 W.A.S. 65 36 43.9 31.5 65.6 1.7 9.9 11.5 11.7 2.9 1.4 4.8 0.4 22.2
2021-22 LAL 78 34 44.4 29.8 66.7 1.4 6.0 7.4 7.1 3.0 1.0 3.8 0.3 18.5
2022-23 * All Teams 73 29 43.6 31.1 65.6 1.2 4.6 5.8 7.6 2.2 1.0 3.5 0.5 15.9
2022-23 * LAL 52 29 41.7 29.6 65.5 1.1 5.0 6.2 7.5 2.3 1.0 3.5 0.4 15.9
2022-23 * LAKE 21 30 48.9 35.6 65.8 1.4 3.4 4.9 7.6 2.0 1.1 3.4 0.5 15.8
2023-24 LAKE 28 24 46.4 26.2 61.2 1.6 4.8 6.5 4.6 2.1 1.1 2.4 0.5 11.3
Total 1122 34 43.8 30.5 77.6 1.6 5.6 7.3 8.3 2.6 1.6 4.0 0.3 22.1

How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.

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