Russell Westbrook, Yay or Nay?

[cctrackstar]

Do we want him to play with the team for the remainder of the season?

 

[Nate505]

I honestly don't know. Probably no, but there is a part of me who wants to see it just for either the great story it could be, or the magnificent trainwreck it could be.

 

[infection]

Neither of the yes answers fit my answer but I’m a yes.

 

[Shad]

so the Jazz actually left it up to him. He can come play, he can get a buyout, or he can stay at home.

 

[gomretat]

Neither of the yes answers fit my answer but I’m a yes.

Same with me

 

[cctrackstar]

well, don't hold out on us, what is your other yes answer?

 

[SoUjazzfan]

I'm just so curious to see what would happen. It could be a great chance to change the narrative here, but could also strengthen it if it goes south.

Honestly, I'd like to see RWB have a good experience with the org but I don't believe he'd have any future here with what we're trying to build.

 

[cctrackstar]

if i were to add another yes it might be 'yes, he can help develop the youngsters.' i don't think i can add it tho.

 

[mongoose01]

Russ I’m sure wants to play for a championship. His time is getting short, there is no way he wants to play here.


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[Noomskull]

Westbrook would ball out on the Jazz.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

I just want him to play to see it. One of those players who you could never really imagine being a Jazz player. The Jazz just don't get former MVPs on their team

 

[slc]

I am leaning towards yes
It may help repair his reputation and show he is a forgiving type person and does not create bad blood everywhere he goes.

 

[The Fresh Prince]

We need NBA Youngboy to speak encouraging words to Westbrook about Utah.

 

[Agent#00]

Also want to see. He have no pressure playing here unlike in LA.

 

[The Fresh Prince]

Beastbrook could set Kessler, Lauri, KO up with some nice looks. He might ŕeform his career here.

 

[Ron Mexico]

I voted no because I think he will take time away from players we want to evaluate better. But after reading the thread I might change my vote. I'm curious to see him play here for multiple reasons.

 

[The Fresh Prince]

Atleast let Westbrook have his Laker revenge game in a Jazz uniform. We just need 1 game from Westbrook in a Jazz uniform. Those Westbrook jersey sales would fill Ryan's pockets up too. I know he's got to be dreaming about that.

 

[HermanG]

I say yes, but for a different reason.

We do right by him and help him recover his reputation, and get in return a lot of goodwill and respect. Thats gonna help us in landing big fish in FA/trades.

Going to a contender is worse for him. Here he can play pressure free for the rest of this season and maybe revitalise the backend of his career a bit.

Only thing I dont like about it is taking those minutes from some of the others.

 

[Mr. T]

Russ I’m sure wants to play for a championship. His time is getting short, there is no way he wants to play here.


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At some point, I assume, it comes down to what kind of a legacy an aging player is leaving and professional pride. I am guessing Russ understands he doesn't currently have the market value and an opportunity to sign with a true contender. This might bring him to a conclusion that, in fact, the Jazz is an opportunity to show his worth and change the public narrative.

 

[fishonjazz]

Im shocked anyone wants him to play