Positional change by Russell Westbrook could be the key to improving OKC Thunder offense
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Many NBA greats experienced success as shooting guards while still maintaining high usage rates. Having another primary playmaker will allow Westbrook to conserve energy and allow his other teammates to get in a rhythm.
NBA greats like Allen Iverson, Dwayne Wade, and James Harden all benefited greatly from transitioning from point guards to shooting guards.
Considering Westbrook is going into his 12th NBA season, it would behoove him to start transitioning into a far more consistent jump shooter. As Jordan and Iverson did in their later years.
I believe Russell Westbrook and Dennis Schroder can grow to a top backcourt in the Western Conference next season. It’s in the hands of head coach Billy Donovan.
You have all the pieces, the hard part is putting them in the right positions to be successful.
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