Nobody questions Westbrook’s talent. He’s arguably the most athletically gifted point guard to ever lace up sneakers and play in the NBA.
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The criticism that has been attached to him during his career is entirely fair, though. A point guard should usually put offensive facilitation near the top of his priority lists, but Westbrook appears to have more of a shooting guard’s mentality.
History has shown that this strategy can work. Allen Iverson became a legend with his ability to carry the offensive scoring load for his Philadelphia 76ers teams on his small frame, and even got them to an NBA Finals.