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Russell Westbrook
UCLA
  • Birthday:
    11/12/1988
  • NBA Postion:
    PG/SG
  • Class:
    Sophomore
  • Ht:
    6-4
  • Wt:
    187
  • College Team:
    UCLA
  • Hometown:
    Hawthorne, CA
  • High School:
    Leuzinger
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NBA Comparison: Rajon Rondo/Monta Ellis
Strengths: Athletic and explosive combo guard with the length to make up for his lack of height … Attacks the basket with a lethal first step and crossover ability … Can handle the rock well and gets into the lane effortlessly … Finishes well at the rim and is unafraid to go up in traffic … Huge wingspan allows him to play much bigger than his 6-3 height … Gets good lift on his jumpshot and has a quick release … Solid passer with unselfishness, always looks for the open man … Has an excellent mid-range game … A gym rat, really works hard to improve … Has a great attitude, extremely coach-able … Has the potential to be a bigtime scorer when given the chance … Really excels defensively and has a chance to develop into a great defender … His anticipation for steals and his on ball defensive ability are special … Solid passer who shows the ability to play the point guard position ...

Weaknesses: Playing at UCLA he has had a hard time gaining steady playing time (9 mpg) … He’ll likely come off the bench as a sophomore, but should see increased action … Showing the ability to run the point position as well as play the 2-guard will upgrade his draft potential … Must become better at handling ball pressure at the point guard position … Must continue to improve his body strength … UCLA system will likely limit his ability to fully showcase himself … Needs to improve upon his free throw shooting (55%) …

Notes: High school teammate of current Miami Heat player Dorell Wright …
Aran Smith - 9/13/2007
YouTube Clip - 1/1/2001