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Time to dispel the myths and appreciate Russell Westbrook for who he is

By Matthew Hallett

January 18, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0, right) dunks the basketball past Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) during the third quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Thunder 121-100. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
January 18, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0, right) dunks the basketball past Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) during the third quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Thunder 121-100. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 1, 2017; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts after a play against the Chicago Bulls during the second quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 1, 2017; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts after a play against the Chicago Bulls during the second quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports /

Russell Westbrook shows commitment to the team.

Remember one other thing, when a forward who could play a bit left the organization in the last off-season to try and cherry pick a Championship, what did Westbrook do? He signed an extension to stay with the team. A team that should be going down a long way in the Western Conference standings.

What happened when he won the scoring title two years ago but the Thunder missed the Playoffs because of a lucky heave from Anthony Davis? He told the world he did not care because he now had to watch others play. Westbrook just wants to play and win.

When Westbrook wins the MVP award this season, if the Thunder do not make the Playoffs, don’t expect him to be happy. He wants to play, he wants to win. Stop trying to diminish what Westbrook is doing, just enjoy it while you can. We may not see his like for another 50 years.

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