Anatomy of a Superstar: Russell Westbrook

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Adam and Mitch bring on the biggest Russell Westbrook fan they know, Evan Soell. As he retires this summer, it becomes more and more real how important a player he has been to this generation of players.Chapters00:00 The Anatomy of a Superstar03:13 The Impact of Russell Westbrook05:52 The Unstoppable Force09:00 The Peak of Russell Westbrook11:54 Defining Moments15:01 The Legacy of Russell Westbrook18:02 The Broadcast Experience21:11 The Full Russ Experience23:52 The Final Moments26:55 Reflections and Legacy32:51 Emotional Investment in Basketball34:03 Attending Thunder Games35:27 Disastrous Night at the Game41:12 Russell Westbrook's MVP Season43:25 Game-Winning Shot and Celebration52:33 Russell Westbrook Jerseys54:18 Pairing Russell Westbrook with Another Player56:12 The Toxic Mix56:49 Trade Regrets and Fan Hate57:06 Better Team Fit57:33 Russell Westbrook's Career58:08 Ideal Team for Westbrook59:11 Dwight Howard Comparison01:13:00 Ranking Point Guards01:10:35 Russell Westbrook's Legacy

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