I don't feel too bad for Russell toasting us last week, especially after watching last night's game.
Russell Westbrooke is an absolute beast. His defense is just about there. All he needs to do is tighten up on making his teammates better, and I think he propels himself into top 4 PG status, if not higher.
1. CP3
2. Deron/Rondo/DRose??
3. Russell?
He's already (IMO) the most explosive PG out there.
I don't blame LA for wanting Rondo in a potential trade...they need Rondo to keep Russell from toasting them in a seven game series.
Kobe's still a great player and a very good defender, but he'd be done after game two unless LA makes a move.
All I can think of is LA potenially having to go through MEM (Conley, TA), and THEN OKC, depending upon how they are seeded.
That will be ugly for the Lakers.