re: NBA Free Agency Thread: Day 21

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Westbrook is essentially healthy rose without the long range shot and rose is more willing to differ despite being the best scoring option on his team.

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Huh?

Westbrook and Rose are very similar from long range. Both arent that good at it.

And I agree that Rose is more willing to defer... but couldnt that be used as a negative against him? If Westbrook was on a team without KD or LBJ, people wouldnt be saying he needs to pass the ball. Hes 1 of the best players in the NBA, it just so happens hes playing with the clear cut #2 guy in KD. You put him on any other team in the NBA he instantly becomes the #1 and go to option.

And I cant make a judgement call on Rose because we have no idea what type of player hes gonna be when he comes back. Or if he can stay healthy. Too many ifs with him right now IMO. 2 years ago, he was a clear cut top 3 PG in the league. But he has played 49games in the last 3 seasons, and just 10 in the last 2 seasons. Too many questions about him to sit here and try and predict where he ranks among the PGs.