Can I get some stats for that claim that he was a net negative on defense?

He had the worst DRTG of any starter, and the second worst DRTG on the whole team. The Cavs defense was better with him off the floor than on the floor.

who the fuck cares if Westbrook is taking shots away

Because we're trying to figure out if KD could score more. You don't think having the ball in his hands affects that? lmfao

KD has never given up on defense because for a good portion of his career he never played any

Is this a joke?

not being complete garbage defensively.

This can't be a serious take. You literally know nothing about basketball.