The Boston Celtics‘ season concluded with a disappointing loss in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals despite coming back from down 0-3. Their efforts fell short, preventing them from advancing to their second consecutive NBA Finals. Following the Celtics’ elimination, former NFL great and basketball analyst strongly criticized one of the team’s star players for his performances throughout the postseason.

The overall performance of the team was lackluster in Game 7, with no player managing to score more than 20 points. However, amidst the criticism directed at the Boston Celtics, Russell Westbrook found himself getting singled out for some reason.

The Boston Celtics weren’t able to create history

The Boston Celtics showed remarkable resilience by staging a comeback after trailing 3-0 against the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals. However, they faced a humiliating loss in Game 7. Jaylen Brown struggled to make an impact, scoring only 19 points throughout the game, while Jayson Tatum, who had injured his ankle in the first quarter, contributed 14 points.

The Miami Heat’s Jimmy Butler and Caleb Martin displayed a dominant performance, combining for 54 points, which propelled their team to victory. Shannon Sharpe, a renowned NFL legend and analyst, expressed his dissatisfaction with Brown’s performance and, in the process of criticizing him, insulted Russell Westbrook as well.

Trending

Shaq Warns Lakers Locker Room Of Jeanie Buss Game Plan If Darvin Ham & Co Fail Vs Nuggets

April 24, 2024 09:42 PM EDT

Heat Injury Report: Latest On Jimmy Butler, Terry Rozier, Duncan Robinson Ahead of Game 2 vs Celtics

April 24, 2024 02:46 PM EDT

What Happened to Kenny Smith’s Legs? Unfolding the Sad Truth Behind TNT Host’s Dodgy Knees

April 22, 2024 08:05 PM EDT

Joel Embiid Banned By Empire State Building After Dangerous Incident On Court With Mitchell Robinson

April 26, 2024 02:59 AM EDT

“So Rigged”: All Hell Breaks Loose as Jamal Murray Forces LeBron James’ Lakers Into Bitter Embarrassment

April 23, 2024 06:21 AM EDT

Get instantly notified of the hottest NBA stories via Google! Click on Follow Us and Tap the Blue Star.

Follow Us

“Time Heals Everything”: Moments After Reigniting Michael Jordan Beef, Scottie Pippen Gets Real on ‘Rival’ Dennis Rodman

Sharpe expressed his disappointment with Jaylen Brown’s ball-handling skills, citing his eight turnovers during the game. He made a comparison, stating that Brown’s handling abilities were much inferior to those of the triple-double king, Russell Westbrook. Fans voiced their opinions on this comparison, with many feeling that Sharpe unnecessarily included Westbrook’s name in the conversation.

NBA Fans React to Sharpe’s Insult of Russell Westbrook

While Westbrook has faced a tremendous amount of criticism over the past few years, often unnecessarily, he is one of the greatest guards of all time. Fans took exception to Sharpe’s comments and expressed their opinion on Twitter.

However, some slammed Brown as well. One fan wrote, “Terrible. How’s he in the NBA? What a waste of money for the Celtics.”

Several individuals believed that Shannon Sharpe’s comparison was unjustified since Jaylen Brown is not a point guard by position. One fan specifically pointed out that Westbrook’s weaknesses were in his passing abilities, not his dribbling. However, there was one harsh critique that labeled Brown as a “waste of money.”

WATCH THIS STORY: NBA hits Jimmy Butler with a 25k fine.

Do you think Shannon Sharpe was right in criticizing Jaylen Brown by including Russell Westbrook? Let us know in the comments.