NBA Power Rankings: The Best Backcourts In The NBA
By Mark Wilson
Apr 15, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) dribbles in the first quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. The Oklahoma City Thunder beats the Minnesota Timberwolves 138-113. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
8. Oklahoma City Thunder
Backcourt: Russell Westbrook & Dion Waiters
I know what you’re thinking. Any team with Russell Westbrook should be at least in the top-5, but this is about the whole backcourt and not just one person.
Westbrook is a beast. He can easily drop 30 points and 9 assist per game, but his counterpart, Dion Waiters, is still trying to find his place on the team.
Westbrook has the skills to do anything he wants on the court. Waiters might prove to be the most important piece to the Thunder’s success this season. Defenses will collapse on Westbrook and Kevin Durant, leaving Waiters open on the perimeter to knock down those long jumpers he loves to take.
Next: Miami Heat