Mentality-wise, Westbrook is the next Kobe

[OKCThunderUP]

@InsideHoops
Kobe Bryant on ‪#USABasketball‬ teammate Russell Westbrook: "That kid's cuckoo like I am."

http://twitter.com/InsideHoops/statu...42190191349760

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Kobe has had high praise for Westbrook's mentality regarding the game of basketball over the last 3 years. His latest was this:

"That kid's cuckoo like I am."

After Kobe retires, there won't be a player in the NBA with the crazy "must win" attitude that he possesses except Westbrook. This dude won't even shake the hands of opposing players before tip-off because he's mentally focused on destroying them.

He may not be one of the all-time greats like Kobe, but he certainly has the same mindset. It'll be fun to watch as he continues to develop as a player.

[DurantFor40]

I think Westbrook is beyond Kobe mentally in terms of the will to win...

Westbrook is entering Jordan territory...

[Rnbizzle]

GOATbrook

[RRR3]

[Jimmy2k8]

[PickernRoller]

A big fan of Kobe growing up....you can expect some of that mentality be copied. Forget the haters, they hate for a reason.

[LelBron]

I think Westbrook is beyond Kobe mentally in terms of the will to win...

Westbrook is entering Jordan territory...

[RRR3]

LelBron, LeBron face on this please?

[DurantFor40]

And to add to this thread...

Westbrook is the hardest working athlete in the history of human athletic competition (Maybe even hardest working human in general EVER)


Not only that, he plays harder than anyone, ever.


Off the court he is constantly telling the guys what to eat, how to stretch, the importance of cold showers/baths, visualization/meditation techniques, lucid dreaming, and keeping a fresh and positive mind to avoid physical exhaustion....


Mentally, no one is greater than Westbrook... through persistent hard work and a burning desire to be the best, Westbrook is where he is... The best PG on the planet and the most durable athlete to ever live.

[LelBron]

LelBron, LeBron face on this please?

[RRR3]

Would rep you, but I have to "spread some reputation around before giving it to LelBron again"

(future repped)

[Maniak]

And to add to this thread...

Westbrook is the hardest working athlete in the history of human athletic competition (Maybe even hardest working human in general EVER)


Not only that, he plays harder than anyone, ever.


Off the court he is constantly telling the guys what to eat, how to stretch, the importance of cold showers/baths, visualization/meditation techniques, lucid dreaming, and keeping a fresh and positive mind to avoid physical exhaustion....


Mentally, no one is greater than Westbrook... through persistent hard work and a burning desire to be the best, Westbrook is where he is... The best PG on the planet and the most durable athlete to ever live.

Are you in love?

[KyrieTheFuture]

[Ancient Legend]

Kobe also said Durant was a 6'11 "him".

[sick_brah07]

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