Russell Westbrook - Defensive Dynamo

Aggression amplified. Erratic and explosive. Forceful and fearless. That’s what I think when Russ is on the basketball court, and especially when he’s poked the ball lose, and he’s out on the break. It’s going to be exciting, but also infectiously intense. The UCLA bruin ruins the other team’s game-plan through sheer force of will. He’ll chase after the ball no matter where it is, and who has it. Arguably the best athlete in the NBA, certainly the most relentlessly reckless, Westbrook assaults ball handlers like he does rims, which makes him one of the most entertaining players in the league.

At first I was apprehensive about putting together a Russell Westbrook video because a lot of it is him flying around trying to poke the ball out, playing the passing lanes, and such. That isn’t the type of defense I wanted to focus on because that’s the stuff that’ll get you on Sportscenter, but not necessarily the stuff that’ll win you a game. Gambling is NOT fundamentally sound. It was only after someone commented that it might not be fundamentally sound but it is FUN, that I started to consider it. My videos are often about what a player does well, and as long as we all understand that this rampaging style of defense is not the type that should be taught, we can appreciate how much havoc this dude creates.

[mchamma]

I love his passion for the game. he plays with so much energy

[darkzombiemessiah]

russel westbrook is like a mycareer character ridiculous stat lines, sometimes a few too many turnovers, always gambling for steals going for giant swats and dunking whenever possible

[eddietran]

westbrook would be a great defender if he has smarter defensive instincts and cut down on his gambles

[OneAnOnIy]

When Russ is engaged defensively, he's one of the best defenders at the guard position.

[easymoney]

Do a updated version of this from 2018-2020

[ssbcabc]

Still don't understand how he hasn't made an NBA All Defensive first or second team smh he's always top 3 in steals, he's the best defensive rebounding guard period, and you know he gets blocks see the above video

[ye]

It’s funny how playing with lebron can diminish you reputation so bad that people forget Russ was drafted specifically for his defensive ability and only later became and offensive player

[mwpwn]

wow. Westbrook's basketball IQ is off the charts!!

[stuffz]

Russ is a good defender with motivation but would be a great one if he had better screen awareness

[jfizzle]

James Harden for defensive player of the year. 👌🏼

[youtubetv]

Westbrook has the potential to be a great great defender as well if he tries. But probs he need unlimited stamina to do that. And if he actually gets coached by a great manager like popovic he will be like a 2 way point guard who will probs be the best point guard ever

[wikkywah]

love these man. Hassan Whiteside next?

[rai]

People hates him but do they know deep inside they wish Westbrook was on their team lol

[gdeus]

Westbrook is a great player with a high motor. Prob not a true point guard. But def a great player.

[Shadowstreak]

Could you maybe do a Nick Collison, Steven Adams or Serge Ibaka defense one as well?

[AngelRodriguez-jqyl]

Could you possibly do a jay crowder lockdown ?? He's good at stripping the ball

[CydarJay]

Can you do some throwback players such as Michael Jordan or Gary Payton perimeter defense? Also Trevor Ariza, Michael Kidd Gilchrist, Kentavious Caldwell Pope - he locked down steph curry in a game bout a week ago

[ethd]

Where's Curry's defense video? Oh wait lmfao

[walterreed]

what’s crazy is this isn’t even good defense it’s just him being athletic, the fundamentals are awful he’s just coming over and jumping, he’s leaving his guys open each time to do so. or gambling in the passing lanes. the only time in this mix did he actually lock up was when he stripped conley

[raymundmateo]

Can you please do a James Harden best 6th man?