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More of a slap I guess, but it might be a win-win situation for both LA teams.
The Lakers got rid of the player who technically ruined the whole roster because of how many players the Lakers traded just to get him and on the other hand, the Clippers got a facilitator, an athletic guard who can be a good point guard still.

Clippers are already loaded with talents I agree because they have Kawhi, PG13, and an emerging big in Zubac, but the risk that the Clippers gave is minimal. I mean if Westbrook will not be a good fit for the team, they can just bench him and give lesser minutes and there's no burden with the team whatsoever because the Clippers are already good even without him. It's a win-win for both Clippers and Russ. The Clippers might got a very good facilitator and on the other hand, Russ has another chance to redeem himself "again" because he will (as per Woj) be a starter when he plays on a Clippers uniform.

They simply needed it.

I look at their roster, and I don't see any players there who is an elite defender (probably because they aren't popular). His energy inside the court might affect the whole team because looking at their last game against the Bucks, it seems like they are lacking of energy. Add also the fact that Ball will not play the remainder of the season because of the injury that he got before the season starts, they need at least a ball handler and Beverley can do it though isn't that good at it. Still a good pick by the Bulls for me.

It's going to be a big test for the Clippers and it looks like they are going to shift him to the starting 5 lineup. Although he is coming from the bench in the Lakers uniform, who knows, he might be still effective as a starting guard with the Clippers. Let's see another interesting team for Westbrook in the last 4-5 years and he still hasn't found a home.

So the Chicago Bulls signed Patrick Beverly..and my only question about this is pretty simple...WHY?  I really don't understand that current state of my beloved Chicago Bulls.  It just doesn't seem like anything that they're doing lately is making any sense.  I was all in on Arturus when they hired him to be President of baskeball operations, and god knows anything would be better than Gar/Pax...but I just don't see his vision what so ever right now.  Again Patrick Beverly, no freaking thanks.

Is he offered just a 10 day contract or 1 year veteran minimum? I am yet to see how long is the contract of westbrook from any reliable sports news.


I do not like it either. I think Mann is really doing good lately and he deserves to start with the Clippers. But I think WB role in the team was discussed during his meeting with Kawhi and PG. So, if they have agreed that WB will start, then that would be it. Hopefully, it will be a good decision.

Yes, but if the end result is the same though, then the Clippers didn't add anything, or worst, might affect the Clippers chemistry.


Again, I will just go with teams like Clippers who are in the 4th position already on what adjusted they have to make since they are doing good. The best adjustment they had was to make Kawhi play and not go on restrictive minutes. And then he regain his reform, even play good away from home.

I think Kawhi and PG as duo are making the results for the Clippers already.

East vs West wasn't any better than this neither by the last years, go rewatch the highlights of those games and you will see that this was actually done to make it a bit better, and it didn't work, got even worse but that's the reason why we have this picking style thing, and the whole new point system is a bit weird, I think it would be better if we just had regular points and not this system.

All in all, like doncic said, they don't want to injure anyone, and that is the reason why we are getting these pure offense stuff, all those wide open layups are things they all agreed upon, and not going to end up risking that unless we have some reason for them to do. There needs to be a very solid reason to make them play defense again.

It was late when I realized that Stephen Curry was injured and at the same time Kevin Durant was changed by Giannis Antetoukounmpo, but I still bet for Team Lebrn despite Stephen Curry not going to play, and even though I lost my bet I really enjoyed the game and the one on one of Jaylen Brown against Jayson Tatum, Giannis Antetoukounmpo only played for 20 seconds after scoring 2 points, and because of his injuries he was immediately out, Lebron James defending a layup have caught his finger on the rim, that led him to be out aswell, then again the game was still enjoyable and Jayson Tatum really deserves the Kobe Bryant Trophy, MVA award for 2023, and his idol Kobe Bryant is really proud of him,


There should be a defense like when Lebron James tried to block a shot but the Rim caught up his finger that led him to injury,

I go with you, Clippers can use Russ better than Wall. He got the height and the quickness which can be a good threat for their offense but also with their defense.

Proper adjustments and good rotation might be the key once they started to bring Russ
with George and Leonard.

If all the stars will build good chemistries this Clippers team will have a good competitive
chance to chase for the title,.

There are already rumors that Westbrook will play in the Clippers' starting lineup. If that is really the case, Terance Mann probably won't be happy about that coaching decision, as he'll likely have to spend more time on the bench than on the court. Anyway, it should be interesting to see how Westbrook will affect the Clippers, considering the fact that their current roster is already good, and they clearly have the potential to perform well in the playoffs.

I think that's the good case. Clippers are already set with their own starters and now they are just patching holes like their second team who had been stagnant. They want to add new players in it and Westbrook might be the one.
Seriously, let us stop under rating Westbrook, that guy is a hall of famer because of his triple doubles. And he can still play ball even at his age.
If I am the Clippers management I won't waste time and money looking at the 10 day contract. This could be the best solution they could offer.

I think they fit well with Kawhi rather than Carmelo Anthony way back when 3 of them plays for the Thunder, and with different coaching staff they have at Clippers I think it will be different too for Brody. I think Westbrook just need a chance of redemption but will not expect too much though.

I'm actually glad he landed on the Clippers with a good chance of playing in the playoffs. I think he will also fit with Kahwi since he's not really known as a ball hog. WB can also play as a starter but probably needs to earn his spot by playing defense too.

I think this is entirely depends on Kahwi whether we like it or not. I would like to see them have another push to be honest.

I think that PG and Kawhi will probably be happier with Russell Westbrook than they were with John Wall because Westbrook actually plays.  I think his work ethic might even be good for Kawhi, who let's face it, doesn't exactly give it his all 82 games a year...  PG and Russ have history together also and seem to really respect and enjoy playing with each other, so I think that will go a long way towards keeping them happy and the team with good chemistry.  Can they win a championship together though?  I don't think so.  The facts are that they're all getting older and I think it's about time for the younger teams like Denver to start taking over the league.

Well, LA Clippers will be lucky too if he can lead the second team to the championship. (if ever they will put him there)
But if as a starter and he can contribute far from their expectation then it's also a win. That's the leader in triple doubles so underestimating him just because the Lakers fanbase says so is just stupid for other teams no to snatch him after the buyout. He still have skills, he is still fast, and he ain't lazy.
Both ends are lucky on this one, imo.

Mike Malone's comment about the NBA All-Star is a big trend now. Some do agree with what he said while others don't like how damn straight to the point he is.   I think he is right. That All-Star is actually like kids playing in the park and they are enjoying it. I am not sad about it, they deserve a bit of a rest.

We will only know once they are already playing together,

If he can work it out with PG and Kawhai, then they might get a good chance in winning games.
PG and Kawhai are working well when they are both healthy, adding Westbrook might be another
thing for coach Lue he was able to coach great players way back with the Cavs,
let see if how he will create plays for his stars when they are all inside the court together.

I think another Los Angeles team getting WB is already a slap for the Lakers, much more they are more of a contender that them.

But the problem is that Clippers is already loaded with talents, and it's funny to think that WB's once team, Reggie Jackson on OKC was once a Clipper and now he will replace him in somewhat in that position.

Not sure how he can spread the floor though, WB is know for his passing ability and not his outside shot.

Yes, I was also the same impression that Westbrook will not be a perfect team that already has the alpha on them. He was good in Washington because Beal was out almost half of the season So Westbrook was the main man, and so when Beal got back, they got to the playoff that year.

But we all know that he got traded to the Lakers and he didn't sit with the chemistry of Lebron and other experience that season, with Carmelo and Dwight and other veterans. Now he has been traded to a team with Kawhi and Paul George so we are not sure if he will blend or will distort the chemistry of the team since they are going well already.

He might also get a problem on LA Clippers since Kawhi is there and George they are the primary option on the rotation of Clippers so I don't think Westbrook will still fit in that knowing that he used to be the main guy on the team. We already see his performance decline so bad on Lakers and this might go repeat in Clippers if he can't adjust on his new role. This is big challenge for Clippers on how they can work out with Westbrook if this deal will finalized.

I saw some post dropping the viewership for the slam dunk contest and it's said that it was around 520M views. This was just for the first 12 hours of the contest. McClung did really contributed a lot and added intense for that slam dunk contest.

~ In the first 12 hours, Mac McClung's dunks generated 520 million views, which is the highest number ever for All-Star Saturday Night events.

I guess with that said, many teams might just root for him if ever there's a possibility to take and trade him. I'm confused about him being undrafted and wearing the Phila jersey. He's from G League and the first one to participate the NBA slam dunk contest.

You can never be sure honestly, Westbrook was expected to contribute with the LA Lakers and yet he failed our expectations. It's better not to expect so much, Westbrook does have the talent, the problem is the chemistry with his teammates, so hopefully, he will finally fit with the Clippers.