Oscar Robertson's name is back in the spotlight. Thanks to Russell Westbrook.
With Westbrook averaging a triple-double this late in the season for the first time since Robertson did so in the 1960s, the Big O is getting talked about a lot right now.
Even by some Hollywood actors like Celtics fan Michael Rapaport who are here to provide some sizzling hot takes and take shots at Robertson.
.@MichaelRapaport to @CariChampion now: "Oscar Robertson would be lucky to be a 12th man on the bench" in today's NBA. I love pure comedy.
— Mike Wise (@MikeWiseguy) November 30, 2016
Hmm, not too sure about that one, Michael.
That's about as disrespectful as it gets for one of the true legends of the NBA. Sure, the sport has evolved quite a bit in the past 50 years and it can be sometimes unrecognizable when watching film from the 60s, but barely even making a team seems a bit extreme for Robertson.
The evolution of the game makes it so what Westbrook is doing now is probably more impressive that what Robertson did back then. Russ is averaging his triple-double in far fewer possessions per game and the athletes are certainly better in today's NBA. But to totally discredit the talent of Robertson is out of line.
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