Russell does not have off ball “gravity” because of his lack of shooting. James does have off ball gravity because of his shooting.

This is the main driver behind the thinking of - - when on the floor together it is more advantageous to the teams spacing for Russell to be the primary ball handler not James.

Not saying it’s the way to go but hope this helps explain the thinking behind who is the primary ball handler when on the court together.

Do you think Leonard and George want a “primary ball handler”? They want to do their thing and have a ball handler on the court while they are resting.

Because they have to kiss westbricks ass otherwise he’ll blow up the locker room.

Either way they’re fucked.

Anyways.

Cause Russ is worthless without the ball in his hands

bruh the only concern with this team is injuries. Otherwise they’ll figure it out and go on a a huge win streak in the second half of the season.

Westbrook is gonna throw a tantrum about coming off the bench. Getting paid 4 million but expects to be treated like a starter every game. This is why Vogel got the axe, couldn’t get Russell to buy into a lesser role and he got scapegoated

If Russ can’t shoot what do you expect him to do off ball? He can’t space the floor

He don’t know the plays

Have you seen this lowlight of Jamss Harden?

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CzasNOpIUvj/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Clips would have been better off without him. Russ was playing fantastic for them