While Russell Westbrook is inarguably a phenomenal player, he has been labeled at times as someone who maybe doesn't pass the ball as much as he should. Dwight Howard (who's been accused of the same) recently commented on Westbrook while appearing on ESPN's Get Up!
The Hornets baller's opinion came after he was asked to name who among Carmelo Anthony, Westbrook, and Paul George he thinks should be sacrificing more for the Thunder.
“I would say Russ because Russ has the ball more times in his hands,” Howard said. “And I watched Carmelo and Paul George at times, and they were just standing there, watching. Late in the games, I think the ball should have been more in Carmelo’s hands because he’s more of a closer. Paul George, he’s that guy that’s going to get you the 20-30 points between the first and the third quarter.
“Russ, he should just facilitate, get everybody involved early in the game, and just let those guys play. At this point in his career, he’s done everything as far as the individual. He has all the accolades. But now, it should just be about making everyone around him better.”
See Howard speak more on the subject starting at the :40 mark.
Source: complex.com
