RESPECT to R.Westbrook

You got a thumbs up from me cause I agree with you. Rose is stinking it up. Westbrook > Rose.

You got a thumbs up from me cause I agree with you. Rose is stinking it up. Westbrook > Rose.

The fact that they injured their knees is the only thing those two injuries have in common.

D. Rose tore his ACl in his left knee which has a longer recover time. He took it easy, no doubt, but as he said from the beginning, he was not coming back until he felt the same as he did prior to the injury. I think it is expected he would have some rust after sitting out a year.

Westbrook tore the meniscus in his right knee which typically (in most circumstances) has a shorter recovery time than the ACL tear. Also, Westbrook had minor knee surgery a month ago when the doctors found a “loose stitch” in the knee. Not a terribly invasive procedure.

The fact that they injured their knees is the only thing those two injuries have in common.

D. Rose tore his ACl in his left knee which has a longer recover time. He took it easy, no doubt, but as he said from the beginning, he was not coming back until he felt the same as he did prior to the injury. I think it is expected he would have some rust after sitting out a year.

Westbrook tore the meniscus in his right knee which typically (in most circumstances) has a shorter recovery time than the ACL tear. Also, Westbrook had minor knee surgery a month ago when the doctors found a “loose stitch” in the knee. Not a terribly invasive procedure.

Yeah, Rose had a more serious Injury

Yeah, Rose had a more serious Injury

I agree Rose had a more serious injury, BUT also Rose game is built on completely speed. Russ is fast as well but his mid-range jumper is sick, he has mastered that elbow jumper! Rose has never been a good shooter. From what I’ve seen Rose has been out of control going to the basket and creating turnovers, teams are making him shot jumpers and he can’t shoot!

I agree Rose had a more serious injury, BUT also Rose game is built on completely speed. Russ is fast as well but his mid-range jumper is sick, he has mastered that elbow jumper! Rose has never been a good shooter. From what I’ve seen Rose has been out of control going to the basket and creating turnovers, teams are making him shot jumpers and he can’t shoot!

I think it’s dumb to compare them right now.

D. Rose suffered a torn ACL (and did damage to his meniscus) and that’s so much more devastating in the short term than a torn meniscus. The impacts of a torn ACL on a knee and the way it affects your lateral movements, etc are just scary. A torn meniscus doesn’t affect your lateral movements, speed, athleticism, etc in the short term. It’s not a mental injury that makes you completely lose trust in your leg. It’s more of an injury that impacts you in the long term as your knee starts to wear and tear quicker w/o that meniscus to cushion the knee. The surgery to repair an ACL is so much more invasive than a torn meniscus and requires total reconstruction knee surgery. There’s a reason the timetable for return is 9-12 months AND then they say it’s takes *another* year before you’re back to feeling like normal. A torn ACL is a two year injury and people don’t realize that.

I also think it’s important to look at this from a team chemistry perspective. D.Rose’s teammates have to totally get reacquainted with his game since he hadn’t been on the floor for an entire year. OKC hasn’t been w/o Russ for that long.

Russ is definitely a beast and I think ppl take him for granted, but I think it’s dumb to throw a shot at D. Rose just to make him look good or something. Both players are in completely different situations with their injuries and their teams.

I think it’s dumb to compare them right now.

D. Rose suffered a torn ACL (and did damage to his meniscus) and that’s so much more devastating in the short term than a torn meniscus. The impacts of a torn ACL on a knee and the way it affects your lateral movements, etc are just scary. A torn meniscus doesn’t affect your lateral movements, speed, athleticism, etc in the short term. It’s not a mental injury that makes you completely lose trust in your leg. It’s more of an injury that impacts you in the long term as your knee starts to wear and tear quicker w/o that meniscus to cushion the knee. The surgery to repair an ACL is so much more invasive than a torn meniscus and requires total reconstruction knee surgery. There’s a reason the timetable for return is 9-12 months AND then they say it’s takes *another* year before you’re back to feeling like normal. A torn ACL is a two year injury and people don’t realize that.

I also think it’s important to look at this from a team chemistry perspective. D.Rose’s teammates have to totally get reacquainted with his game since he hadn’t been on the floor for an entire year. OKC hasn’t been w/o Russ for that long.

Russ is definitely a beast and I think ppl take him for granted, but I think it’s dumb to throw a shot at D. Rose just to make him look good or something. Both players are in completely different situations with their injuries and their teams.

Like everyone has said you cannot compare the two. Completely different injuries.

It would have been nice if Rose listened to every doctor and every single player who has had the injury and take the next step in the rehab process, which is PLAY. I think some of these kinks would have been worked out at the end of the year last year. Some of the team chemistry issues would have been worked out as well. Some of the doubt and questioning would have been worked out. I think that is the biggest thing we are seeing right now, is that doubt and questioning which Rose had over a year to build up. His decision making has been dreadful, forcing the issue, questionable passing, and other mistakes that are mostly due to mental errors. These mental errors, doubt, and questioning all could have been worked out last year.

Like everyone has said you cannot compare the two. Completely different injuries.

It would have been nice if Rose listened to every doctor and every single player who has had the injury and take the next step in the rehab process, which is PLAY. I think some of these kinks would have been worked out at the end of the year last year. Some of the team chemistry issues would have been worked out as well. Some of the doubt and questioning would have been worked out. I think that is the biggest thing we are seeing right now, is that doubt and questioning which Rose had over a year to build up. His decision making has been dreadful, forcing the issue, questionable passing, and other mistakes that are mostly due to mental errors. These mental errors, doubt, and questioning all could have been worked out last year.

Westbrook is a beast!!!

Westbrook is a beast!!!

Russ could stink the next two or three games for all we know. And if he does, it shouldn’t surprise anyone. I mean, there are going to be ups and downs when a player has been out for awhile due to an injury.

To me, it’s no big deal. The NBA season is 82 games. 79 more to go. By the end of the season, these first 3 games won’t even be remembered.

Russ could stink the next two or three games for all we know. And if he does, it shouldn’t surprise anyone. I mean, there are going to be ups and downs when a player has been out for awhile due to an injury.

To me, it’s no big deal. The NBA season is 82 games. 79 more to go. By the end of the season, these first 3 games won’t even be remembered.

I would take Rose OVER Westbrook ANY DAY OF THE WEEK!!!

Rose and Westbrook had different injuries. You can’t compare the two.

If Westbrook was traded to the Bulls for Rose (hypothetically speaking) the Thunder would be a MUCH better team.

I would take Rose OVER Westbrook ANY DAY OF THE WEEK!!!

Rose and Westbrook had different injuries. You can’t compare the two.

If Westbrook was traded to the Bulls for Rose (hypothetically speaking) the Thunder would be a MUCH better team.

I’m kind of iritated and a little upset that Russ status is compared to Derrick Roses here. I think we all agree that the injuries are are way different and should not be compared at all.

I was absolutely shocked to see his intruduction when I checked the the highlights!

After the blowout against the Wolves and the horrible offense really concerned me looking forward the next few weeks. I believe chemistry and and confidence is the key to this seasons success. To see Westbrook back should be like an explosion for his teammates and the whole team and coaching staff! I’m pretty sure when he is cleared to play there are no concerns about his status.

This was a statement game and to see him getting 21 and 7 after playing his first game was nothing less than impressive. There will be some ups and downs over the next weeks without training camp but I’m more than happy to see him back.

Kobe said last year Russ has a little mamba blood running through his veins and I think we saw today what he meant. Russ is stubborn and always Russ but he his a warrior always looking for a kill and that’s what I love about him, he takes everything personal and honestly who thought he would be a 24/7/5 All NBA 2nd player by now and one of the biggest attractions in the league!?

I’m a Thunder fan and biased here but if every NBA players would play with the same passion and attitude like him guys like Beasley or Blatche wouldn’t be there anymore or wouldn’t have gone so far without loving the game.

I’m kind of iritated and a little upset that Russ status is compared to Derrick Roses here. I think we all agree that the injuries are are way different and should not be compared at all.

I was absolutely shocked to see his intruduction when I checked the the highlights!

After the blowout against the Wolves and the horrible offense really concerned me looking forward the next few weeks. I believe chemistry and and confidence is the key to this seasons success. To see Westbrook back should be like an explosion for his teammates and the whole team and coaching staff! I’m pretty sure when he is cleared to play there are no concerns about his status.

This was a statement game and to see him getting 21 and 7 after playing his first game was nothing less than impressive. There will be some ups and downs over the next weeks without training camp but I’m more than happy to see him back.

Kobe said last year Russ has a little mamba blood running through his veins and I think we saw today what he meant. Russ is stubborn and always Russ but he his a warrior always looking for a kill and that’s what I love about him, he takes everything personal and honestly who thought he would be a 24/7/5 All NBA 2nd player by now and one of the biggest attractions in the league!?

I’m a Thunder fan and biased here but if every NBA players would play with the same passion and attitude like him guys like Beasley or Blatche wouldn’t be there anymore or wouldn’t have gone so far without loving the game.

clearly has a mental block,he’s just nof feeling comfortable enough

clearly has a mental block,he’s just nof feeling comfortable enough

My personal choice, I’d take Westbrook over Rose.

My personal choice, I’d take Westbrook over Rose.

My personal choice, I’d take Westbrook over Rose.

My personal choice, I’d take Westbrook over Rose.