Despite all the questions that surrounded the Oklahoma City Thunder about how their “Big 3” will co-exist this season, Russell Westbrook, Paul George and Carmelo Anthony have proven that they can compliment each other's games and help bring a lot of wins to the franchise. Proof of this is their current record, which is good for seventh place in the tough Western Conference. The regining MVP and the 15-year NBA pro have even formed their own routine during start of games.
Whenever Steven Adams is able to tap the ball to Anthony for the first possession of the game, he has made it a routine to turn around and roll the ball to Westbrook, coming from under him. A video recently posted by the league's offical Instagram account shows that they have done this multiple times, and has been part of their on-court custom.
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It can be recalled that Rajon Rondo and Kevin Garnett also had their own routine during their days with the Boston Celtics. It led to them winning a championship in 2008 and can be considered a good omen for the Thunder that their two stars have their own, which could also produce the same results.
Players have been known to be very superstitious and do the same routine before starting games, as they believe it brings them good luck and helps them win. There's definitely nothing wrong with that and the Thunder coaching staff are not expected to ask Westbrook and Anthony to change theirs as long as it makes them perform better and for the Thunder to live up to expectations as serious title contenders.
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