bserved but never met Westbrook, Lachlan Penfold, the former director of physical performance and sports medicine for the Golden State Warriors, believes that Westbrook might just be different. But does playing basketball at a relentless intensity lead to injury. He had a patience few other owners have had, and created one of the most successful and stable organizations in sports, with only three coaches in the last five decades. This year, the league has substantially raised the bar from mere survival.