I did not imply that, that is you reading into it too much and assuming. That does not mean i implied it, then i cleared it up even further so there is no reason for you to assume i implied anything.

I don't know why anytime someone compare something that automatically assume you're putting down one of the two.

I said in my opinion***** one of the reasons lakers passed on him is because d'angelo has a BETTER***** work ethic. I am not sure how I can make that any clearer.

They picked someone that had a better workethic. Russels thing was hardwork. That does not in anyways imply the others didn't work hard. They all worked hard, russell just worked harder. Hes a dog, he studied tape etc. Even his coach talked about it. Its one of the things he was known for in the draft.. Okafor wasn't..

I even gave an example. I mean there is no other way I can explain it to you, if you still don't see it and keep assuming stuff.

Not to mention others comments have mentioned and mentioned before leading up to the draft (reddit comments so take it with a grain of salt) that scouts said his passion for the game was questionable and his motivation due to his conditioning (being very heavy).

Man its like you read nothing what I said and got all defensive off of what you think i said... I said he would look at a move and have it down right away. He is a prodigy learned really quickly if you have heard his stories. He never needed to practice a move thousands of times to perfect it like some others might. He could do it much quicker. That is a compliment, but the knock is at nba level you want someone who will put in the time anyways even if they don't need too.

Yea I am the biased one. Read what someone says next time, understand it, don't assume and realize they said "OPINION"...

I would not be saying the complete opposite. I wanted to take Okafor leading up till the draft and had arguments over /r/nba with other lakers fans. Even then I said i worry about his work ethic it might not be kobe/durant/westbrook/curry/lebron etc. level. ANd it isn't at there level.

Once again you're assuming shit and projecting. just because that's something you might do doesn't mean I would. I am done with you man. You're frustrating to talk about. i discuss for fun. Not to try to expalin my self over and over because you don't understand.