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Watching the Oklahoma City-Dallas series has been hard to do for multiple reasons. The main being that Russell Westbrook is taking the flack for each loss OKC sustains, without people putting a magnifying glass on his teammates and their mistakes.
Westbrook is the second best player on the team and primarily the second scoring option as well. I have even taken part in pointing out the young point guard’s mistakes, but not without highlighting everything that he does right. People are making him out to be the team’s flaw instead of a tick in their pro column. How long can Westbrook and Durant’s relationship survive the scrutiny?
The great thing about the combination is that they are still extremely young. Both being 22 years old, allots them the time to build upon their personal and professional relationship. The media can tear a hole in bonds that teammates form. Since they are experiencing this so early, they should both be able to put egos and tension beside to accomplish the similar goal which is eventually winning a World Championship.
It might be a little upsetting to say, but the fourth quarter collapse may have been the best remedy for any issues forming inside the team. The blame could not lie solely on Westbrook’s shoulders and the rest of the team must take a step forward to deal with the consequences of a 3-1 hole in the NBA’s postseason against a more stacked and experienced Dallas Mavericks.
Kevin Durant is one of the most humble players of the game. He never allows his attitude to get completely out of hand and assists Westbrook in containing his own. Between plays when Russell may botch a pass or when he makes a tough basket, Durant is always by his side either congratulating him or giving him words of encouragement. These two will not be broken up anytime soon. If ever.
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