Russell Westbrook: I Just Think Differently

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook has made characteristically fiery comments regarding the public criticism of him.

Russell Westbrook would be talked about even if he had a typically bland athlete’s public persona. He is one of the NBA’s greatest and most unique players. However, the 6 – foot – 3 guard is often called out on his aggressive playing style and hostile personality.

His shot selection is also a sticking point with Pundits. Russell Westbrook, though, insists it doesn’t bother him.

“I’ve been blessed with the talent to not give a f—,” he said.

“And I don’t, regardless of what happens.”

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“It doesn’t change the way I live, doesn’t change the way I think,” Westbrook said.

“I have an unbelievable family, great friends, unbelievable life, unbelievable job, make a lot of money in my job. I’m extremely blessed, thankful, humble, haven’t been in trouble, don’t cause no problems. I’m perfectly fine, I’m living the best life. I can’t complain one bit.

“He say, she say, what somebody say about me, what they say about shooting, passing, dribbling — I don’t really care. Every year it’s something. They gotta make up something about me. Which is fine. It’s good. One thing I always know is, if they’re not talking about you, then you’re not doing something right.”

“It’s the reason I have the motto of ‘Why not?'” he said. “It’s what I really believe in. It’s truly what I stand by because there are many people in the world that will let someone tell them they can or cannot do something. ‘Oh, that can’t happen again’ or ‘you can’t do that again’ or ‘you may not ever see that again.’

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“Those words I don’t use in my vocabulary — can’t, never. That doesn’t work. Well, why not me? Why not be able to change and do something to change the culture, change basketball, change the way it’s played. I just think differently, man.”