The NBA playoffs have been incredible so far this year, with almost every series being competitive and exciting to watch. Some series, such as the Celtics vs. Cavaliers and Wizards vs. Raptors were not as exciting, but the teams that have advanced have created some great match ups for the second round of the playoffs. The 1 seed Warriors are tied 2-2 in a spectacular series with the Grizzlies, and the 1 seed Hawks are also tied 2-2 in a very exciting series with the Wizards. LeBron and the Cavaliers lead their series with the Bulls 3-2, and are looking to close out the series on Thursday, while the Clippers hang on to a 3-2 series lead with the Rockets.
The Golden State- Memphis series has the favorite Warriors in an all-out battle with the Grizzlies, and has left some people wondering if the Warriors really are the best team in the NBA. MVP Steph Curry has not had a great series, underperforming in the first two games after he was selected MVP, and the Warriors have not been as effective shooting threes this series. Tony Allen leads the energetic Grizzlies defense against the best offense in the league, and Memphis has been very successful in stopping the dominant Golden Sate offense, holding them to just 89 points in Game 3. The Eastern Conference's number one seed, the Atlanta Hawks, have also been struggling their way through the second round series, and find themselves in a tough series with the Wizards. All of their games have been fairly close, and the Wizards came out swinging, taking Game 1 in Atlanta, and Game 3 in Washington, courtesy of a Paul Pierce buzzer-beating bank shot. Both one seeds will be tested, and will have to play up to their full potential in order to win their series.
The Cavaliers have had some trouble so far this postseason, with Kevin Love being injured and J.R Smith's suspension, but LeBron has been able to carry them through, delivering a dominant performance on tuesday night to give the Cavs a 3-2 lead. The Bulls however, have fought the Cavs all the way down to the wire, and Derrick Rose has been solid all series long, and Chicago will not be brought down easily, especially in Game 6 in Chicago. The Clippers vs Rockets series has been full of highlights, between Griffin and Jordan's crazy dunks and Harden's incredible play throughout the series, the games have been great to watch. Both the Rockets and Clippers have unstoppable offensive streaks at times, and both teams are very well coached, and it may come down to game seven in Los Angeles to determine the winner.
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Mayweather vs. Pacquiao
The much anticipated fight between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao is this Saturday, May 2nd, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The fight is already the richest in boxing history, and is being dubbed by many to be the fight of the century, and for good reason. Mayweather is an undefeated 47-0, he has won ten world titles, and is considered the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world. Pacquiao, the underdog in the fight, is 57-5, but was named boxer of the decade for the 2000s, and he will certainly be a challenge for Mayweather. Although Mayweather has been the steady favorite to win the fight in the weeks leading up to it, it should be a very competitive matchup and the fight should have no problem living up to all the hype.
Mayweather is 5 feet 8 inches, weighs in at 151 pounds, and has a 72 inch reach, and reach will be key in this fight. Mayweather has a 5-inch reach advantage over Pacquiao that will allow him to be more conservative and stay on the outside, rather than attack inside. Mayweather is a more defensive fighter than Pacquiao, and uses his speed and brilliant footwork to keep himself out of trouble in fights and maintain his virtually impenetrable defense. Mayweather is also superior when it comes to jabbing and power punching because of his speed, and he is very good at counter-punching. Mayweather's precise punching, impressive stamina, and incredible fighting instincts are what make him such an elite fighter, and if he is able to stay out of the corners and fight defensively like he always does, it will be hard for Pacquiao to pull of the upset.
Pacquiao is 5 feet 6 inches, weighs in at 144 pounds, and has a 67 inch reach. Pacquiao is a scrappy fighter, known for his devastating combination punches and high- energy throughout entire fights. Pacquiao is a much more offensive minded fighter than Mayweather, and the way he attacks opponents makes him a very exciting fighter to watch. Pacquiao has a southpaw fighting stance that allows him to attack his opponents from awkward angles and deliver incredible blows that are hard to recover from. Pacquiao, like Mayweather, has excellent stamina and it is unlikely that either of them will get tired during the fight. Pacquiao has the ability to throw staggering hooks and uppercuts, and these punches will take a toll on Mayweather quickly if he does not defend them, especially is Pacquiao is able to land combinations.
Overall, the fight is very evenly matched and the opposite fighting styles of Mayweather and Pacquiao should make an exciting fight that will definitely be worth the $100 to watch.
Mayweather is 5 feet 8 inches, weighs in at 151 pounds, and has a 72 inch reach, and reach will be key in this fight. Mayweather has a 5-inch reach advantage over Pacquiao that will allow him to be more conservative and stay on the outside, rather than attack inside. Mayweather is a more defensive fighter than Pacquiao, and uses his speed and brilliant footwork to keep himself out of trouble in fights and maintain his virtually impenetrable defense. Mayweather is also superior when it comes to jabbing and power punching because of his speed, and he is very good at counter-punching. Mayweather's precise punching, impressive stamina, and incredible fighting instincts are what make him such an elite fighter, and if he is able to stay out of the corners and fight defensively like he always does, it will be hard for Pacquiao to pull of the upset.
Pacquiao is 5 feet 6 inches, weighs in at 144 pounds, and has a 67 inch reach. Pacquiao is a scrappy fighter, known for his devastating combination punches and high- energy throughout entire fights. Pacquiao is a much more offensive minded fighter than Mayweather, and the way he attacks opponents makes him a very exciting fighter to watch. Pacquiao has a southpaw fighting stance that allows him to attack his opponents from awkward angles and deliver incredible blows that are hard to recover from. Pacquiao, like Mayweather, has excellent stamina and it is unlikely that either of them will get tired during the fight. Pacquiao has the ability to throw staggering hooks and uppercuts, and these punches will take a toll on Mayweather quickly if he does not defend them, especially is Pacquiao is able to land combinations.
Overall, the fight is very evenly matched and the opposite fighting styles of Mayweather and Pacquiao should make an exciting fight that will definitely be worth the $100 to watch.
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Celtics' Playoff Chances
Last night, the Boston Celtics clinched a playoff berth for the seven seed in the Eastern Conference with a 95-93 buzzer beater win over the Toronto Raptors. The Celtics are scheduled to face the two-seed Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the playoffs, and expectations for the Celtics are not high for Boston fans. The Cavaliers are a powerhouse team, and although they are the two-seed, many people consider them to be the best team in the East. The Celtics may have been better off clinching an 8-seed and playing the Atlanta hawks in the first round, a team that Boston beat twice during the regular season, but there is still hope for the Celtics to pull off a huge upset against Cleveland.
The Cavaliers obviously have a lot of star power, with their "Big Three" of LeBron James, Kyrie Irving, and Kevin Love. LeBron is one of, if not the, best basketball player in the world, and he is going to do all he can to put the Cavaliers past the Celtics, and I don't think anyone on the Celtics can guard him. Irving and Love however, can be stopped, Irving is coming off a minor injury, and Avery Bradley, the Celtics' best defender, will be guarding him. Bradley is excellent defender and should be able to take away Irving, putting more pressure on the rest of the Cavaliers to create offense. Love will most likely be matched up with Brandon Bass, and this is a good match-up for the Celtics. Bass is a very strong post-up player and he uses his size to his advantage on both offense and defense, and I think it will be very tough for Love to have his way whenever Bass is covering him.
Offensively, I think the Celtics have a great chance of success against Cleveland. The Cavs are a solid defensive team, but Boston has a few offensive weapons that have emerged over the past few months. Isiah Thomas, a sixth man guard that the Celtics acquired back in March, and he has proved to be a go-to guy for Boston, averaging 16 points per game and making big shots when needed. Evan Turner is another player who has been very solid offensively for Boston, and if he is able to be constant throughout the series, he will make things much harder for Cleveland. Although LeBron will most likely be able to shut down whoever he is guarding, Celtics players like 7 footers Kelly Olynk and Tyler Zeller will have to step up and dominate the paint for Boston.
The Cavaliers are, of course, the landslide favorite to win the series and the entire eastern conference, but the Celtics may be able to shock the world and send LeBron and the Cavaliers home. If Boston is able to shut down Irving and Love as much as possible, be constant on offense, and make it hard for Cleveland to rebound in the paint, the Celtics have a good chance at pulling off an unforgettable upset.
The Cavaliers obviously have a lot of star power, with their "Big Three" of LeBron James, Kyrie Irving, and Kevin Love. LeBron is one of, if not the, best basketball player in the world, and he is going to do all he can to put the Cavaliers past the Celtics, and I don't think anyone on the Celtics can guard him. Irving and Love however, can be stopped, Irving is coming off a minor injury, and Avery Bradley, the Celtics' best defender, will be guarding him. Bradley is excellent defender and should be able to take away Irving, putting more pressure on the rest of the Cavaliers to create offense. Love will most likely be matched up with Brandon Bass, and this is a good match-up for the Celtics. Bass is a very strong post-up player and he uses his size to his advantage on both offense and defense, and I think it will be very tough for Love to have his way whenever Bass is covering him.
Offensively, I think the Celtics have a great chance of success against Cleveland. The Cavs are a solid defensive team, but Boston has a few offensive weapons that have emerged over the past few months. Isiah Thomas, a sixth man guard that the Celtics acquired back in March, and he has proved to be a go-to guy for Boston, averaging 16 points per game and making big shots when needed. Evan Turner is another player who has been very solid offensively for Boston, and if he is able to be constant throughout the series, he will make things much harder for Cleveland. Although LeBron will most likely be able to shut down whoever he is guarding, Celtics players like 7 footers Kelly Olynk and Tyler Zeller will have to step up and dominate the paint for Boston.
The Cavaliers are, of course, the landslide favorite to win the series and the entire eastern conference, but the Celtics may be able to shock the world and send LeBron and the Cavaliers home. If Boston is able to shut down Irving and Love as much as possible, be constant on offense, and make it hard for Cleveland to rebound in the paint, the Celtics have a good chance at pulling off an unforgettable upset.
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
Why We Love March Madness
March Madness is a sporting event that is always exciting, and it never fails to leave you wanting more. The idea of watching sixty-four of the best college basketball teams in the nation battle it out for the championship and a spot in basketball history is as entertaining as it gets, and in my opinion, no sporting event will ever be as consistently fun to watch as March Madness. Players in the NCAA tournament play as hard as they can at all times, because for many of them, it is the last time they will ever play basketball, and that is what makes March madness so great. NBA basketball, even in the playoffs, comes nowhere close to the intensity and effort of the players in the NCAA tournament. College players are not playing for money like NBA players, instead they are simply playing because they love basketball and because they love winning. March Madness seems to get better every year, and this year was no exception.
This year's March Madness was one of the most exciting tournaments I can remember, and it was full of upsets, last-second wins, and incredible individual performances. Right from the start, in one of the first games of the tournament, Iowa State, considered by many to be a contender for the championship, was upset by UAB, and Baylor was upset by Georgia State in another bracket- busting game. There were countless nail-biting games throughout the tournament, and every single one was great to watch. There was the cinderella team, seven seed Michigan State, that made it all the way to the Final Four, knocking off powerhouse teams such as Louisville and Virginia on their way to the semi-final game with Duke. There were standout players like Sam Dekker of Wisconsin, who had the best game of his career against Arizona, Frank Kaminsky, who was constantly great throughout the whole tournament, and Tyus Jones, who had 19 points in the second half for Duke in their championship win over Wisconsin. There was also one of the biggest upsets in NCAA tournament history, when Wisconsin beat the undefeated Kentucky Wildcats in the Final Four. Kentucky was by far the favorite to win the entire tournament, and was 38-0 by the time they faced Wisconsin, and in a classic all out battle, Wisconsin was able to break Kentucky's historic streak. This year had all the aspects of a typical March Madness, and it produced some unforgettable games.
Between the close games, the great players, and the tension of watching your favorite team trying to win and keep their season going, March Madness creates an experience that is impossible not to become attached to, so in the end, how could you not love March Madness?
This year's March Madness was one of the most exciting tournaments I can remember, and it was full of upsets, last-second wins, and incredible individual performances. Right from the start, in one of the first games of the tournament, Iowa State, considered by many to be a contender for the championship, was upset by UAB, and Baylor was upset by Georgia State in another bracket- busting game. There were countless nail-biting games throughout the tournament, and every single one was great to watch. There was the cinderella team, seven seed Michigan State, that made it all the way to the Final Four, knocking off powerhouse teams such as Louisville and Virginia on their way to the semi-final game with Duke. There were standout players like Sam Dekker of Wisconsin, who had the best game of his career against Arizona, Frank Kaminsky, who was constantly great throughout the whole tournament, and Tyus Jones, who had 19 points in the second half for Duke in their championship win over Wisconsin. There was also one of the biggest upsets in NCAA tournament history, when Wisconsin beat the undefeated Kentucky Wildcats in the Final Four. Kentucky was by far the favorite to win the entire tournament, and was 38-0 by the time they faced Wisconsin, and in a classic all out battle, Wisconsin was able to break Kentucky's historic streak. This year had all the aspects of a typical March Madness, and it produced some unforgettable games.
Between the close games, the great players, and the tension of watching your favorite team trying to win and keep their season going, March Madness creates an experience that is impossible not to become attached to, so in the end, how could you not love March Madness?
Monday, April 6, 2015
Reflection on "Some things you just don't forget"
"Some things you just don't forget" by Matthew Berry was an interesting article, and although Berry made some great points about how bullying creates fear and stress, overall I believe that the article is not relevant to the situation of Martin and Incognito. Berry's stories about him being bullied as a child were moving and they made me feel bad for him, but they are in no way relatable to a "bullying" situation in an NFL locker room. Conflicts between teammates on an NFL team are probably common, and I think that the things Incognito and Martin said to each other are awful, but it was going both ways, and Martin was not the only one being abused. I do not feel bad for Martin, and I think he is a coward for walking out on his team instead of doing what, in my opinion, every other professional football player would have done, and stood up for himself. I can understand Berry being scared as he was bullied as a child, but a grown man in the NFL should not be affected by bullying, no matter how abusive it was.
Thursday, March 12, 2015
Final Four Prediction
My Final Four predictions for this year's NCAA tournament are Wisconsin, Duke, Kentucky, and Iowa State. All four of these teams have a legitimate chance at making it to the Final Four, they each are a well-rounded team, and they each have star players on their roster that could be the difference makers during a high intensity tournament game, on the biggest stage in college basketball.
Wisconsin, in my opinion, is one of the most dangerous teams in the entire tournament this year because of how well they space the floor on offense, creating scoring opportunities for everyone on the floor. The Badgers are led by Frank Kaminski, a 7'0 foot forward who is a contender for the national player of the year award, he can score from anywhere on the court, is a strong presence in the paint on defense, and is essentially an unstoppable offensive and defensive force for Wisconsin.
Junior forward Sam Dekker and Senior guard Traevon Jackson are also key players for the Badgers, and provide Wisconsin with more offensive scoring ability. Wisconsin is a very sound team defensively, which is an absolute necessity in the NCAA tournament, and with an almost identical starting line-up to the Wisconsin team that made a Final Four run last year, the Badgers are coming in as one of the most experienced teams in the tournament.
The Duke Blue Devils are another team I expect to make a deep run into the tournament this year. The Blue Devils had a serious letdown last year in the tournament, falling to Mercer in the first round, so coach Mike Krzyzewski and his team are poised and determined to do some damage this year. Duke has a formidable starting lineup, including the front runner for the national player of the year award, Freshman center Jahlil Okafor. Okafor is on the best post-up players in the nation, and provides Duke with the rebounding ability needed to get wins in the tournament. Also in the starting lineup are Tyus Jones, a guard with incredible dribble-drive ability who performs very well in big games, and Justice Winslow, a tenacious rebounder and another offensive weapon for the Blue Devils. Duke plays better against better teams, and I think that Okafor can lead Duke to victory against any team they might come across in the tournament.
Iowa State is my underdog pick to make it to the Final Four this year, and for good reason. Iowa State is often overlooked each year, because they are not a traditional basketball powerhouse like Duke or North Carolina, but this year they have a great chance to make a name for themselves. The Cyclones have a team that can spread the floor well because they are excellent from three-point range, and have six players that average over 10 points per game. Georges Niang, the Cyclones leading scorer, is a 6'8 forward who can drive, shoot from three, and is a good passer averaging 4 assists per game, and Niang will be deciding factor for the Cyclones. If Niang plays to his full potential, I believe that Iowa State will be serious contender.
Kentucky is, for most people, the favorite to win it all this year, and although I hate to jump on the bandwagon, I also believe that Kentucky will without question be in the Final Four. Kentucky has by far the deepest and most talented roster of any team in the country, and their undefeated season is further proof that they are absolutely capable of being the best in the tournament. Led by Sophomore guards Andrew and Aaron Harrison, the Wildcats have a group of players that could be considered one of the greatest college basketball teams of all time. Although the Wildcats have barely survived a few close games this season, and they will be truly tested at some point during the tournament, the leadership of the Harrison twins and senior center Willie Cauley-Stein, and the explosive playmaking brought by Tyler Ulis and Alex Poythress will be enough to lead Kentucky past any team they face on the road to the Final Four.
Wisconsin, in my opinion, is one of the most dangerous teams in the entire tournament this year because of how well they space the floor on offense, creating scoring opportunities for everyone on the floor. The Badgers are led by Frank Kaminski, a 7'0 foot forward who is a contender for the national player of the year award, he can score from anywhere on the court, is a strong presence in the paint on defense, and is essentially an unstoppable offensive and defensive force for Wisconsin.
Junior forward Sam Dekker and Senior guard Traevon Jackson are also key players for the Badgers, and provide Wisconsin with more offensive scoring ability. Wisconsin is a very sound team defensively, which is an absolute necessity in the NCAA tournament, and with an almost identical starting line-up to the Wisconsin team that made a Final Four run last year, the Badgers are coming in as one of the most experienced teams in the tournament.
The Duke Blue Devils are another team I expect to make a deep run into the tournament this year. The Blue Devils had a serious letdown last year in the tournament, falling to Mercer in the first round, so coach Mike Krzyzewski and his team are poised and determined to do some damage this year. Duke has a formidable starting lineup, including the front runner for the national player of the year award, Freshman center Jahlil Okafor. Okafor is on the best post-up players in the nation, and provides Duke with the rebounding ability needed to get wins in the tournament. Also in the starting lineup are Tyus Jones, a guard with incredible dribble-drive ability who performs very well in big games, and Justice Winslow, a tenacious rebounder and another offensive weapon for the Blue Devils. Duke plays better against better teams, and I think that Okafor can lead Duke to victory against any team they might come across in the tournament.
Iowa State is my underdog pick to make it to the Final Four this year, and for good reason. Iowa State is often overlooked each year, because they are not a traditional basketball powerhouse like Duke or North Carolina, but this year they have a great chance to make a name for themselves. The Cyclones have a team that can spread the floor well because they are excellent from three-point range, and have six players that average over 10 points per game. Georges Niang, the Cyclones leading scorer, is a 6'8 forward who can drive, shoot from three, and is a good passer averaging 4 assists per game, and Niang will be deciding factor for the Cyclones. If Niang plays to his full potential, I believe that Iowa State will be serious contender.
Kentucky is, for most people, the favorite to win it all this year, and although I hate to jump on the bandwagon, I also believe that Kentucky will without question be in the Final Four. Kentucky has by far the deepest and most talented roster of any team in the country, and their undefeated season is further proof that they are absolutely capable of being the best in the tournament. Led by Sophomore guards Andrew and Aaron Harrison, the Wildcats have a group of players that could be considered one of the greatest college basketball teams of all time. Although the Wildcats have barely survived a few close games this season, and they will be truly tested at some point during the tournament, the leadership of the Harrison twins and senior center Willie Cauley-Stein, and the explosive playmaking brought by Tyler Ulis and Alex Poythress will be enough to lead Kentucky past any team they face on the road to the Final Four.
Thursday, February 26, 2015
My favorite athlete
Joe Collamore 10th grade
Norton High School
2015 Will McDonough writing
contest
Russell Westbrook: My favorite athlete
My favorite athlete is Russell Westbrook. Russell is point
guard on the Oklahoma City Thunder and is one of the elite guards in the NBA. Russell is not my favorite athlete because he is a great basketball player,
there are plenty of great athletes on Boston sports team whom I also love, like
Tom Brady, however I picked Russell as my favorite because basketball is my
favorite sport, and I love the way Russell plays basketball. He is a constant
threat on the basketball court, never breaking his focus, which is why he is
such a relentless defender, and such a great leader on the basketball
court. The way Russell plays is a
product of how hard he had to work in order to make it to the NBA, because
Russell was not always seen as one of the world’s elite basketball players.
Russell was born on November 12, 1988 in Long Beach, California.
Russell grew up in Hawthorne, California, and he also grew up playing basketball, playing his first game in elementary school. Russell was a talented basketball player throughout middle school, as was his close friend Khelcey Barrs. Russell and his friend Barrs both attended Leuzinger High school in Lawndale, California, where Barrs became a standout player. Barrs was already receiving college recruiting letters as a sophomore, but died suddenly from cardiomegaly after a series of late night basketball games. The loss of his friend devastated Russell, but he used it to fuel him to become a better basketball player. Westbrook did not start on his varsity team until he was a junior, but quickly became the best player on the Leuzinger high school team, showing off his incredible athleticism and explosive scoring ability. After his senior year, when he averaged 25.1 points, 8.7 rebounds, 3.1 steals, and 2.1 assists, Westbrook was offered a scholarship to play for UCLA, and he decided to attend.
Russell did not see very much playing time as a freshman, only being put in if someone was in foul trouble, or if some tenacious defense was needed. As a sophomore Russell became one of the key players in the UCLA starting five, bringing energy and leadership whenever it was needed. Russell helped carry UCLA all the way to the Final Four of the NCAA tournament, but fell to the University of Memphis. Westbrook received widespread recognition for his superb season, averaging 12.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, 4.7 assists, and 1.6 steals, and also winning the Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year award. After his storied season at UCLA, Russell decided to enter the 2008 NBA draft, and was selected 4th overall by the Seattle Supersonics.
Westbrook had an impressive rookie season, averaging 15.3 points, 5.3 assists, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.3 steals and also was named to the All-Rookie First Team. Since his rookie season, Russell has been a 4 time All-Star and made it to the NBA Finals in 2012, and is considered by many, including me, to be the best guard in the NBA. Russell does have some flaws, just as every athlete does, his biggest being his preference to shoot rather than pass. Some people consider Russell to be a selfish player, but I wouldn’t go that far. Russell plays as hard as he can for his team, and has carried the Thunder this season while Kevin Durant deals with injuries. To me, what makes Russell such a special player is how hard he works to win, never backing down and bringing constant energy, and Westbrook embodies, what I believe, the NBA should stand for.
Russell grew up in Hawthorne, California, and he also grew up playing basketball, playing his first game in elementary school. Russell was a talented basketball player throughout middle school, as was his close friend Khelcey Barrs. Russell and his friend Barrs both attended Leuzinger High school in Lawndale, California, where Barrs became a standout player. Barrs was already receiving college recruiting letters as a sophomore, but died suddenly from cardiomegaly after a series of late night basketball games. The loss of his friend devastated Russell, but he used it to fuel him to become a better basketball player. Westbrook did not start on his varsity team until he was a junior, but quickly became the best player on the Leuzinger high school team, showing off his incredible athleticism and explosive scoring ability. After his senior year, when he averaged 25.1 points, 8.7 rebounds, 3.1 steals, and 2.1 assists, Westbrook was offered a scholarship to play for UCLA, and he decided to attend.
Russell did not see very much playing time as a freshman, only being put in if someone was in foul trouble, or if some tenacious defense was needed. As a sophomore Russell became one of the key players in the UCLA starting five, bringing energy and leadership whenever it was needed. Russell helped carry UCLA all the way to the Final Four of the NCAA tournament, but fell to the University of Memphis. Westbrook received widespread recognition for his superb season, averaging 12.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, 4.7 assists, and 1.6 steals, and also winning the Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year award. After his storied season at UCLA, Russell decided to enter the 2008 NBA draft, and was selected 4th overall by the Seattle Supersonics.
Westbrook had an impressive rookie season, averaging 15.3 points, 5.3 assists, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.3 steals and also was named to the All-Rookie First Team. Since his rookie season, Russell has been a 4 time All-Star and made it to the NBA Finals in 2012, and is considered by many, including me, to be the best guard in the NBA. Russell does have some flaws, just as every athlete does, his biggest being his preference to shoot rather than pass. Some people consider Russell to be a selfish player, but I wouldn’t go that far. Russell plays as hard as he can for his team, and has carried the Thunder this season while Kevin Durant deals with injuries. To me, what makes Russell such a special player is how hard he works to win, never backing down and bringing constant energy, and Westbrook embodies, what I believe, the NBA should stand for.
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