At this stage of his career, Does a ring do anything for Russell Westbrook's legacy?

[FaTaL]

Naw, the bar has been set so low for him nobody will even remember he was on the team

 

[Primetime]

It'll be a big deal because the new/current generation of fans don't necessarily remember 10 years ago, and older generations like to gloss over the short comings of players in their own era. So Russ would be remembered fondly. The perception would be "a winner who wore his emotion on his sleeve". "Sabo" would fade from the history books.

Now obviously, Russ was also part of that 2010s decade where we had about 6-7 elite players (LeBron, Steph, KD, Kawhi, Harden, Russ, CP3) that had a chance of becoming either top 5 at their position all-time and/or somewhere in the top 15-20 in all-time rankings. The first 3 passed the test, the latter 3 failed (couldn't get it done as the guy or co-guy), and the middle one (Kawhi)... well, his shyt is complicated. The ship has sailed for that with Russ.

 

[Mrhateeverything]

It will not do much. we know he couldnt be the centerpiece on a title team Either way

Will be like so many star players who cant win as a 1 but can win In a role player role as they get older

 

[10bandz]

Yes it adds to his legacy IMO because of how much he's been shytted on

 

[10bandz]

Nah, literally EVERY LAKER FAN shyt on him.

It's ok, you guys were blinded by propaganda, that's how it's supposed work.

Up until late this season, damn near everyone was blaming Russ for Coach Malone getting fired.

The media is a dangerous tool for the masses.

Our issue with Russ was that we knew he was never a proper fit for our team. We didnt have nothing against him personally, we just knew it was all bullshyt from the moment the trade was made and that tweet was fired out.

 

[HoldThisL]

Russ is still a good player, just not starter level for a contending team. Him winning a ring would be dope tho.

 

[Trav]

This is how he wins

 

[Thavoiceofthevoiceless]

It's amazing the juelzing that's going on in this thread.

For years people have shytted on Russ for his style of play not translating to winning, but are now saying that winning a ring wouldn't matter for his legacy even with him playing a major part in their current run.

 

[Jazzy B.]

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It's no different than Carmelo, Harden, or even KD.

 

[Peruvian Connect]

No but a FMVP would.....

 

[Peruvian Connect]

Think it's easier to make an argument Russ had better career than some of the other ringless guys with a ring. Like does a ring out him ahead of cp3?

I mean he's already ahead of CP3.

 

[Ziggiy]

Winning a ring in this role when everyone was convinced he was an unplayable cancer would do wonders.

Agreed

This whole “Player’s legacy with or without a ring” debate should really be a player by player type discussion. Westbrooks’s situation is different than Dwight Howard’s who was different than Gary Payton, etc etc.

 

[feelosofer]

I disagree. I actually think a ring helps his legacy considerably. People said he wasn't a HOF even with his triple double seasons I think with a ring it makes it more certain he is getting in.

 

[Mrhateeverything]

It's amazing the juelzing that's going on in this thread.

For years people have shytted on Russ for his style of play not translating to winning, but are now saying that winning a ring wouldn't matter for his legacy even with him playing a major part in their current run.

It’s not juelzing .
Same statement could still be made .
His role has changed .


I do root for him tho . He has a lot of heart and you can tell he cares about the game.

 

[MyApps]

I mean he's already ahead of CP3.

How can an unplayable cancer be ahead of the point god?