While OKC Thunder fans aren’t surprised when Russell Westbrook earns accolades, his entry to BR’s Power 50 is a bit of a given. Yet, Westbrook still deals with constant criticism for his on court play and his leadership ability hardwood. Given this constant scrutiny perhaps the more noteworthy fact of the Power 50 is the two former teammates who make the cut are Westbrook’s loudest cheerleaders.
Power 50 – not your typical list:
As sports fans, we’re ingrained to ranking. We compare teams, players, coaches and even eras of the games. Entire TV networks and websites are dedicated to debating which teams are better than the rest or who goes where on the list of greatest of all time.