How Russell Westbrook's Career Fell Apart | The Rise and Fall of The Brodie

Russell Westbrook's controversial career is respected by many, and criticized heavily by others. He quickly reached success upon entering the league, and reached the top of the basketball world, winning the MVP in 2017. A fantastic achievement, that has since been followed with dozens of ugly postseason exits. Over the last few years, it feels like Westbrook's playstyle has been questioned, and many detractors staunchly believe his game does not translate to winning. Is this the case? How has Westbrook’s reputation been tainted so quickly, and why has he failed to achieve recent playoff success? This is the rise and fall of The Brodie.Twitter: https://twitter.com/dylanhoopsTracks Used (in order): https://controlc.com/57bf0443Chapters:00:00 - Introduction 03:29 - Westbrook’s Rookie Season04:48 - 2009-10 Season06:01 - 2010-11 Season, Russ Becomes an All-Star06:56 - Westbrook Blamed for Playoff Loss07:36 - 2011-12 Season08:08 - 2012 Playoffs09:46 - The James Harden Trade10:12 - 2012-13 Season: Great Start, Terrible Ending11:05 - 2013-14 Season12:02 - 2014 Playoffs12:54 - 2014-15 Season13:48 - 2015-16 Season14:34 - 2016 Playoffs16:58 - Kevin Durant Leaves18:02 - 2016-17 Season: Westbrook’s MVP 20:30 - 2017 Playoffs21:14 - A New Big 3 in OKC22:18 - 2017-18 Season23:27 - 2018 Playoffs24:32 - 2018 Offseason25:13 - 2018-19 Season26:03 - 2019 Playoffs26:47 - Westbrook Traded to Houston27:31 - 2019-20 Season28:29 - Westbrook Traded to Washington28:53 - 2020-21 Season30:01 - Westbrook Traded to Los Angeles 31:03 - 2021-22 Season, The Lakers Disaster32:45 - Conclusion