I would not be too critical of OKC. They went further this year, and they are on pace in their development.
That is true of their two young stars too. I think RW received too much negativity. The criticism was well deserved, but not the negativity. You could say that Westbrook played no worse than the MVP who plays for the Bulls. Durant should also be criticized, as should Brooks. But this is not to be negative, this would be for their own good if they listen and learn. A couple of plays here and there in the 4thQ of the last two games and the Thunder would have been up 3-2 against everyone's new darling, Dallas, and heading home for the potential clincher. Not too bad. Not yet, but not too bad.
One good thing, I think, is that they discovered they have three stars, including Harden.
