Comments on: Russell Westbrook: Erik Spoelstra on the evolution of a great player http://blog.newsok.com/openmike/2012/06/14/russell-westbrook-erik-spoelstra-weighs-in-on-why-oklahoma-city-lives-with-his-mistakes/ Behind the scenes at The Oklahoman's sports desk Fri, 03 May 2013 02:20:32 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5 By: Tessie R. Simmons http://blog.newsok.com/openmike/2012/06/14/russell-westbrook-erik-spoelstra-weighs-in-on-why-oklahoma-city-lives-with-his-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-5363 Tessie R. Simmons Fri, 15 Jun 2012 00:58:02 +0000 http://blog.newsok.com/openmike/?p=1486#comment-5363 I always knew Russell was awesome. When everyone else is sleeping, and I do mean everyone, Russell is thundering. So many times he gets things going for the Thunder when there is not even a drop of rain in the sky. Those who can’t see it are blind. I love Kevin, and he is the greatest. But, Kevin is not a Westbrook, and Westbrook is not a Kevin. There would be no 4th quarter for Kevin to do his thing, if Russell had not carried the team on his back until the 4th quarter.

I think Russel is hated because of his blackness. He acts black; he’s emotionally. He black tough; he holds his head up and has a black strut in his walk. I think it’s a black issue. Russell is vocal; he’s fearless, and backtalking. Forgive me if I’m wrong, but some can’t live with a good looking, handsome, young, agressive, confident, so, black young man. Remember, Russell was raised, trained, and nurture by a strong black father. That’s what makes him so strong on the court, the love and nurture of a strong father. He said his favorite sports person was Tiger Woods. I believe it because his life, growing up with a supportive father, is the life of Tiger Woods.

God bless America; God bless the Thunder; God bless Russell Westbrook; he’s gonna need it.

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