Russell Westbrook: Rather win than lead my own team
Russell Westbrook on the Dan Patrick Show today was asked if he’s ever thought about going out on his own and running his own team, a la James Harden:
“No, not at all, man. I love winning. Kevin’s one of the best players in the world, man, and I love my position I’m in now. I think over the past maybe four or five years only maybe two teams have won more games than us, San Antonio and probably Miami. So I don’t think it gets too much better than that. I mean, you can be on our own and win a few games and then go home in the summer. But I’d rather win games and have a chance to win a championship every year.”
Well then.
The whole interview was pretty decent, but that quote sticks out heavily. As things progress going forward, namely with 2016 and such, it would appear that Westbrook is all in, as long as Durant is. Which could be a massive feather in the Thunder’s cap. If Westbrook is committed, it makes it all that much harder for Durant’s eye to wander.
Another quote: Asked about perceived tension between him and Durant: “I’m not sure. But I know myself and Kevin always, always became closer and closer regardless of what stories or what was made up about us. And I think we’ve constantly became closer and closer like brothers and got through everything or whatever that was thrown our way whether if it was true or not true or made up.”
