Russell Westbrook is more than a point guard for the Oklahoma City Thunder

He prefers an assist but can take over a game if needed

 
BY MIKE BALDWIN, STAFF WRITER, MBALDWIN@OPUBCO.COM | Published: May 17, 2010   
photo - Oklahoma City guard Russell Westbrook, center, proved to be an offensive force in the Thunder's playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers. PHOTO BY NATE BILLINGS, THE OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City guard Russell Westbrook, center, proved to be an offensive force in the Thunder's playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers. PHOTO BY NATE BILLINGS, THE OKLAHOMAN

When the Thunder needed a basket in its NBA playoff series against the Lakers, it was Russell Westbrook who often supplied a spark.

Veteran point guard Derek Fisher struggled so much while guarding Westbrook that Lakers star Kobe Bryant asked coach Phil Jackson if he could defend Westbrook in Game 5.

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