Russell Westbrook's ability to lead the Thunder criticized
Russell Westbrook has struggled throughout the 2019 playoffs and ESPN's Stephen A. Smith believes the Oklahoma City Thunder will struggle to win with Westbrook leading the team:
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It appears to be no at this particular moment of time, it appears to be no. Not if Russell Westbrook is your number one option, not if he’s your leader. Nobody would sense with questioning the talent of Russell Westbrook. We know he’s an elite talent, he’s Superstar caliber talent, but when you play the point guard position and you’re ball-dominant, meaning you’re running the offense and most of the stuff is in your hand, that means a decision making is also on your shoulders, not just your prowess as an athlete and as an individual talent
During his 11 years with the organisation, Westbrook has reached the NBA Finals once, although he has failed to lead the team past the first round of the playoffs since Kevin Durant's departure back in 2016.
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