Stephen A Smith Clowns Russell Westbrook For STILL Being A Free Agent!
Stephen A. Smith Clowns Russell Westbrook For STILL Being A Free Agent!
When it comes to NBA debates, nobody brings the fire quite like Stephen A. Smith. And this week, Russell Westbrook found himself right in the middle of Stephen A.’s crosshairs once again. The topic? The former MVP still being unemployed in the league — a shocking reality that has basketball fans buzzing.
Stephen A. didn’t hold back, calling it “embarrassing” that a player with Westbrook’s résumé is still waiting for a phone call. “How does a former MVP, a walking triple-double, a future Hall of Famer… not have a team right now?” he asked, before quickly answering his own question. According to Stephen A., the problem isn’t Westbrook’s talent — it’s his stubbornness.
The ESPN personality went on to clown Russ for refusing to adjust his game. “It’s 2025. This ain’t 2017 no more. Ain’t nobody building their offense around Russell Westbrook,” Stephen A. shouted, emphasizing that the NBA has moved on from iso-heavy, ball-dominant guards who can’t consistently shoot from the perimeter. “You can’t be out here bricking jumpers and acting like teams are just supposed to line up for you. The league has changed, Russ hasn’t.”
But the roast didn’t stop there. Stephen A. compared Westbrook’s situation to Carmelo Anthony’s late-career struggles — another star who was forced into NBA exile because he wouldn’t accept a reduced role. “Russell Westbrook could still be valuable,” he argued, “but he has to accept that he’s no longer the guy. Be a spark off the bench. Be a leader in the locker room. But right now, he’s giving off the vibe that he’s too good for that — and that’s why he’s sitting at home.”
Fans, as always, were split. Some agreed with Stephen A., pointing out that Westbrook’s inefficiency and turnovers outweigh his energy. Others argued that Russ still has the talent to help contenders if given the right role, and that it’s only a matter of time before a team picks him up.
Still, the fact that we’re even talking about Russell Westbrook — a former MVP, two-time scoring champ, and one of the most explosive players in NBA history — being a free agent this deep into the season says it all. Stephen A. Smith may have gone hard, but he’s simply saying what a lot of GMs are clearly thinking.
For now, Westbrook remains in limbo, while Stephen A. continues to roast him on national television. One thing is certain: until Russ signs somewhere, the clowning won’t stop.
