I wanted to share the article on Russell Westbrook that appeared in this Sunday's New York Times Magazine. The quote I read from Coach Billy Donovan is below. Ask yourself the same questions: How hard are you competing? Are you bringing the energy, the passion, the fire to win loose pucks? Make a decision not to live with any regret about this season. The Catholic League playoffs are behind us. Can't go back in time. Need to bring all experiences (Loyola tournament at Thanksgiving, win against Providence, Jesuit Cup, CCHL playoffs, etc.) to bear during the state tournament. - Coach Smith
"The No. 1 thing for him is how hard he competes. It starts
there. That doesn’t mean he plays a perfect game, doesn’t mean that he never
turns the ball over, doesn’t mean that he doesn’t miss a defensive assignment.
But when the ball is loose on the glass or on the floor, when it requires
energy and passion and fire — Russell is bringing that. So many players live
with regret: They could have done a little bit more, been more committed,
worked harder. I think he’s going to have a great level of peace when his time
is done. He’s going to be able to move on with his life. He’s going to have
peace in his heart.”
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