So, does Westbrook actually compare to Rose? This may be a little out there but I will explain later. First we will look at the intangibles, then we will look at the stats.
Derrick Rose lead his team to the championship but choked and missed some free throws.
Positives: Great size, advanced PG game and makes teammates better, he is a "World Class Athlete" and knows how to win. Gets to the basket and finishes. Makes good decisions and creates shots for his teammates. Good shot mechanics. Wants to make the big-play and takes it in his hand to win the games.
Negatives: Not a great shooter or free-throw shooter, needs to learn how to get through the pick and roll and is a shaky defender but it didn't show in college because he had such an advantage in athleticism it didn't show.
Russell Westbrook really took his game to the next level when it came March. That being said, Derrick Rose and co. stopped them despite Westbrook's best offensive game of the season.
Positives: The best on-ball defender in the NCAA, gets to the basket and finishes. He has a great upside, likes pressure situations, and is a very hard worker. His athleticism is right up there with Derrick Rose. He is a late bloomer. He's a good passer who lead his team in assists even though he was mostly playing SG.
Negatives: Not a great free throw shooter or shooter, (but a report from Portland said that he shot over 70 percent from the NBA three in their workouts). He needs to realize his upside and potential. Labeled a combo guard and needs to improve decision making and ball handling.
Edge: Even
Here is a quick look at their very comparable stats:
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