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Justifying Westbrook at #4
Lots of interesting talk lately. I had a few minutes with Steve and Scott and we went over Russell Westbrook at #4. I cannot truthfully say that I am thrilled by the pick but personally I have come up with my rationalization. It starts with a basic premise that I’ll let you guys debate: Russell Westbrook was a terrible pick that high UNLESS you project that either: a) Westbrook ...
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Daily Notes 6/30
SeaTown Sports — Local +Legends of Hoopfest: Team Dogbone +Mariners, Buyers or Sellers? [FanNation] +This week's man crush: Felix Hernandez [AssistbytheMitten] +You only have like three more days to vote for Ichiro and Lopey [MLB] +Russell Westbrook, fully explained [SaveOurSonics] +Microsoft man, Steve Ballmer still involved [Seattle Times] National +Baseball's biggest 1st half surprises [SI] +Free Agent All-Stars: Hitters [MLBTradeRumors] +Top 10 Biggest draft steals of all-time [le ...

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