Oscar Robertson, Russell Westbrook and NBA
Oscar Robertson Gets Real On Wilt Chamberlain: "Carried The NBA For Years"
Wilt Chamberlain is regarded as one of the greatest players in NBA history, but Oscar Robertson doesn't believe he quite gets the respect he deserves. Robertson recently appeared on the All The Smoke podcast,
Oscar Robertson warned Russell Westbrook NBA would eventually turn on him
With Westbrook's decline, the critics grew louder. The basketball enigma can no longer shut them up with superb individual performances like he did in his 20s. According to NBA legend Oscar Robertson -- who Westbrook broke his single-season record for most triple-doubles -- he forewarned him of this exact scenario.
Russell Westbrook Was Warned To Be Cautious Of Fans Turning Against Him By Oscar Robertson
After Russell Westbrook passed him on the all-time Triple-Double list, Oscar Robertson warned him about fans turning on him.
Former NBA Champion Knew That People Would Eventually Scrutinize Russell Westbrook If He Fails To Perform
On the All The Smoke podcast, a former NBA star recalled that he warned Russell Westbrook about the criticism he was going to face ahead.
Oscar Robertson Says He Sent Warning to Russell Westbrook
Triple-double legend Oscar Robertson has defended Russell Westbrook's legacy and doesn't think his current treatment by the larger NBA community is very fair.In 2021 when he was with the Wizards,
NBA Legend Reveals Warning He Gave to Russell Westbrook
Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook is past his days of putting up triple-doubles every night, but he's still capable of putting up big numbers if he's asked
Oscar Robertson reveals he told Westbrook the NBA would turn on him: "They will blame you"
Robertson recalls telling Brodie how the NBA will turn on him when he can’t replicate his triple-double average season after season.
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Oscar Robertson makes a strong statement against today's NBA players: "If you're making $50 million, there's no load management"
But while Robertson wasn't able to enjoy what today's NBA stars have, he said he is happy for them because they no longer ...
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"Didn't think about being shot" - Oscar Robertson reveals facing KKK death threats while playing college basketball game
There was a time when NBA legend Oscar Robertson had an altercation with the hate group KKK back when he was still in college. During his time, black professional athletes weren't safe from racism ...
Oscar Robertson: If you're making $50 million a year, there's no such thing as load management
I think if you’re making $50 million a year, there’s no such thing as load management. I think sometimes players owe it to the fans who come to see you play. Because whether you ...
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France Switching to Zone Defense Favored Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant in the Olympic Gold Medal Game, Says Oscar Robertson
NBA legend Oscar Robertson believes the fatal flaw that cost France a gold medal in the Olympics was their transition to zone ...
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Oscar Robertson cites contracts worth $50 million/year to chastize superstars for load management: "Players owe it to fans"
Former NBA star Oscar Robertson had something to say about players who are getting deals that pay them $50 million yearly.
NBA Legend Woefully Mistaken About Thunder Relationship With Star
There are only a few constants in life...Death, Taxes and Russell Westbrook enjoying roaring applauds in the Paycom Center. From the moment he stepped foot in B ...
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"How can a guy just come up to you and drive around you so easy?" - Oscar Robertson thinks lack of defense is the biggest problem in today's NBA
For Oscar Robertson, the NBA's biggest problem today is the lack of defense and questionable defensive principles.
NBA News: Russell Westbrook receives big praise from new Denver Nuggets teammates
Russell Westbrook is now a member of the Denver Nuggets, and some of his new teammates have been quick to offer high praise ...