Did Westbrook have PRP injections last season? He still went on to average another triple double for the season haha
Or elite passing, or elite defense, or rebounding. As long as he can still get the ball in the basket thats basically what he’s being paid for lol.
Did anyone actually read the article? Seems like it was bothering him last year, which could explain the regression. From everything I’ve read he’s in the best shape he’s ever been in right now and feeling good. If we can get him back to where he was two years ago, that’s a pretty significant upgrade.
Depends on what one wants to define as athleticism. CJ ran more miles last season than ANY other NBA player in the league. He ran over 200 miles during the season. Does he rely on dunking over people from the FT line? No. But that's not all that defines athleticism. Sharp cuts around screens, and off of screens might not be "athletic", but could have just as big of an impact on a player's longevity, if they do happen to have some sort of an issue.
His game is totally based on athleticism. All those herky jerky moves to get off shots and get to the hoop take a lot of athleticism. After all, why do you think his knee ended up getting hurt in the first place?
When I mention athleticism, I'm talking the obvious stuff like high flying dunks, put backs, rebounding in traffic. CJ's game can adjust to be more like JJ Reddick as he ages since he's got a great jumper with range. DRose still has solid handles but his game was based on elevation and finishing at the rim so he fell off without that nice jumper.
Herky jerky movements don't equal athleticism.... WTH are y'all talking about? Athleticism = moving fast, jumping high.
Exactly. JJ Redick makes herky jerky movements around screens all the time.... He's far from athletic.
I believe you and I have had a discussion on what is athleticism before! . I understand your point of view and I mostly agree. CJ certainly doesnt strike me as the NBA’s greatest athlete, lol. He does need quickness and while I think thats a part of athleteticism, Id consider it a smallish part.
CJ is not quick IMO. Does he blow by the defense? No. He doesn't. He gets the defense off balance with hesitation dribbles and then creates space. He's not quick. Hell... I'm probably quicker than CJ. No lie. There's video to prove it.
