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.

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Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
03:29 - Westbrook’s Rookie Season
04:48 - 2009-10 Season
06:01 - 2010-11 Season, Russ Becomes an All-Star
06:56 - Westbrook Blamed for Playoff Loss
07:36 - 2011-12 Season
08:08 - 2012 Playoffs
09:46 - The James Harden Trade
10:12 - 2012-13 Season: Great Start, Terrible Ending
11:05 - 2013-14 Season
12:02 - 2014 Playoffs
12:54 - 2014-15 Season
13:48 - 2015-16 Season
14:34 - 2016 Playoffs
16:58 - Kevin Durant Leaves
18:02 - 2016-17 Season: Westbrook’s MVP
20:30 - 2017 Playoffs
21:14 - A New Big 3 in OKC
22:18 - 2017-18 Season
23:27 - 2018 Playoffs
24:32 - 2018 Offseason
25:13 - 2018-19 Season
26:03 - 2019 Playoffs
26:47 - Westbrook Traded to Houston
27:31 - 2019-20 Season
28:29 - Westbrook Traded to Washington
28:53 - 2020-21 Season
30:01 - Westbrook Traded to Los Angeles
31:03 - 2021-22 Season, The Lakers Disaster
32:45 - Conclusion