Russell Westbrook is a natural. Phenomenon or disaster, at times, is the question. The general perception is that he is driven and demanding, a warp-speed steamroller who, once he has his mind made up and his top speed reached, will let nothing stop him.
That goes for teammates and opponents alike.
It's a dynamic that likely is dominating the thoughts of Thunder free-agent All-Star forward Paul George. Whether George knows it—or even cares—his decision on where to play next season will go a long way toward cementing or shifting the belief that for all of Westbrook's speed, strength and competitive fire, it is difficult to play with him.