Why Russell Westbrook Might Be the Best Short-Term Fix for the Warriors' Backup Point Guard Crisis

The Real Problem: A Backup PG Drought
Let’s cut through the noise. Everyone keeps screaming about the Warriors needing a ‘big man,’ but here’s the cold, hard truth: what they actually lack is a competent backup point guard. Steph Curry can’t play 48 minutes a night, and no, Spencer Dinwiddie isn’t the answer for 20+ minutes of floor leadership. The market for quality bigs is either overpriced or locked down—so why not address the more pressing issue?
Why Westbrook Makes Sense (Statistically)
Yes, I know. Russell Westbrook. The name alone triggers debates. But hear me out:
- Availability: He’s on a minimum contract. No cap gymnastics required.
- Playmaking: Even at 34, his assist rate (43.8% AST%) still ranks in the top 15 among PGs.
- Tempo: The Warriors thrive in transition—Westbrook’s 101.2 pace last season would slot right into their system.
Critics will howl about his shooting (29.6% from three), but let’s be real: the Warriors don’t need him to space the floor. They need someone to run the second unit, attack the rim, and keep defenses honest when Curry sits.
The Alternatives Are Worse
Look around the league. The affordable options are either unproven (like Tyus Jones) or defensive liabilities (think D’Angelo Russell 2.0). Meanwhile, Westbrook brings playoff experience, durability (78 games played last year), and yes—a chip on his shoulder. For a team in win-now mode, that’s low-risk, high-reward.
Bottom line: If the Warriors want to survive the regular season without burning Curry out, Westbrook might be their least-bad option. And sometimes, that’s all you need.
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Hot comment (7)

¡Ojo con el huracán Westbrook!
Los Warriors necesitan un base suplente como yo necesitaba café después del clásico Barça-Madrid. ¿Westbrook? Estadísticamente tiene sentido (43.8% en asistencias, ¡top 15!), pero su tiro del 29.6% en triples da más miedo que un penalti de Ramos.
Lo bueno:
- Salario mínimo (¡hasta Messi pagaría eso!)
- Experiencia en playoffs (más frío que el derbi catalán en enero)
Lo malo:
- Cuando falla un triple, se oyen llorar a las estadísticas desde Oakland hasta Barcelona.
¿Mejor que Dinwiddie? Sí. ¿Ideal? Ni de coña. Pero como dice mi abuela: “Más vale diablo conocido…” 😉
#Warriors #NBAPalma

Statistisch gesehen: Warum nicht?
Westbrook als Backup-Point-Guard für die Warriors? Klingt erstmal wie ein schlechter Witz. Aber die Zahlen sprechen für ihn: 43,8% Assist-Quote (Top 15!) und Tempo, das perfekt zu den Warriors passt. Und hey, für ein Minimum-Gehalt ist das ein No-Brainer!
Die Alternativen? Schlimmer!
Tyus Jones? Unbewiesen. D’Angelo Russell? Defensiv ein Albtraum. Westbrook bringt wenigstens Playoff-Erfahrung und eine Portion Wut im Bauch mit. Perfekt, um Curry zu entlasten – auch wenn seine Dreierquote uns zum Weinen bringt.
Fazit: Besser als nix!
Manchmal ist die ‘least-bad option’ genau das Richtige. Und wer weiß? Vielleicht wird Westbrook zum unerwarteten Held der zweiten Reihe. Oder zum meme-worthy Desaster. So oder so – unterhaltsam wird’s! Was denkt ihr?

Warriors’ Backup-PG-Problem? Westbrook könnte die Antwort sein!
Alle reden von einem ‘Big Man’, aber das echte Problem ist der Backup-Point-Guard. Steph Curry kann nicht 48 Minuten spielen, und Spencer Dinwiddie ist auch nicht die Lösung.
Statistisch gesehen: Westbrook ist verfügbar (Mindestvertrag!), hat eine Top-15-Assist-Quote und passt perfekt ins Tempo der Warriors. Ja, sein Dreier ist… naja, aber wer braucht das schon, wenn er die zweite Einheit führen kann?
Die Alternativen? Schlechter. Tyus Jones? Unbewiesen. D’Angelo Russell 2.0? Defensiv ein Albtraum. Westbrook bringt Playoff-Erfahrung und einen Chip auf der Schulter – genau was die Warriors brauchen.
Fazit: Manchmal ist die am wenigsten schlechte Option die beste. Was denkt ihr? Sollten die Warriors zuschlagen?

¡Westbrook al rescate! 🏀💥
Los Warriors necesitan un base suplente y, aunque suene a locura, Westbrook podría ser la solución. Sí, lo sé, su tiro es… cuestionable (29.6% en triples 😅), pero con Curry descansando, ¿quién mejor que él para mantener el ritmo?
Ventajas:
- Barato (contrato mínimo, ¡qué ganga!)
- Asistencias top 15 (43.8% AST%)
- Experiencia en playoffs (y ese chip en el hombro).
Alternativas peores: ¿D’Angelo Russell 2.0? No, gracias.
¿Ustedes qué opinan? ¿Locura o genialidad? 🔥 #NBA #Warriors

Westbrook si ‘Dokter Darurat’ Warriors?
Semua orang sibuk cari ‘big man’, tapi masalah sebenarnya adalah backup point guard! Westbrook mungkin bukan solusi sempurna, tapi dengan kontrak minim dan pengalaman playoff-nya, dia bisa jadi ‘obat darurat’ saat Curry istirahat.
Statistik Tak Bohong
AST% 43.8%? Masih top 15 lho! Meski shooting tiga angkanya bikin geleng-geleng (29.6%), yang penting bisa kasi assist saat tim butuh.
Alternatifnya Lebih Parah
Tyus Jones belum teruji, D’Angelo Russell defensifnya payah. Westbrook setidaknya tahan banting (main 78 game musim lalu) dan punya mental pejuang.
Gimana menurut kalian? Cocok nggak nih Westbrook buat Warriors? Atau ada pilihan lain yang lebih oke?

Westbrook: O “Remédio Amargo” dos Warriors?
Parece piada, mas é sério: Russell Westbrook pode ser a solução temporária para o problema dos Warriors! Com contrato mínimo e estatísticas sólidas (43.8% de assistências!), ele é o melhor “menos pior” do mercado.
O Problema? Todo mundo fala de pivôs, mas o verdadeiro buraco é o armador reserva. Steph Curry não é máquina (ainda bem!).
A Vantagem? Westbrook corre como um touro na Festa do Avante! E no segundo time, só precisa fazer o básico: criar jogadas e não queimar o placar (sim, os 29.6% de acerto nos 3pts são preocupantes… mas quem precisa de arremesso com tanta energia?).
E aí, torcedores, aceitam essa “bomba relógio” no time? 😅 #Warriors #WestbrookSurpresa

ปัญหาที่แท้จริง: เมื่อมือเก๋าไม่มีตัวสำรอง
ทุกคนโวยวายเรื่อง “บิ๊กแมน” แต่ที่วอร์ริเออร์สต้องการจริงๆ คือ PG สำรองที่ไม่ทำให้สตีฟ เคอร์รีต้องเล่น 48 นาที!
สถิติไม่โกหก: เวสต์บรู๊คใช่เลย
- ค่าแรงถูกสุดๆ (ขั้นต่ำ聯盟)
- แอสซิสต์ยังเทพ (Top 15)
- สปีดตรงกับระบบทีม
ยิงสามคะแนนแย่? ไม่เป็นไร! แค่ให้เขาบรรเลงวงสองก็พอแล้ว
ทางเลือกอื่น…แย่กว่า!
พีจีตลาดนี้ตอนนี้มีแต่ “ของปลอม” (Tyus Jones) หรือ “รั่วแบบ D’Angelo Russell” เวสต์บรู๊คถือว่าเป็นทางเลือกที่ ‘น้อยที่สุด’ ที่จะแย่…ซึ่งบางครั้งก็พอแล้ว!
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