Remained very discreet in the media on the sidelines of the trade deadline, Anthony Davis simply observed the departure of Russell Westbrook, traded by the Lakers. The day following this move, the Unibrow nevertheless wanted to send a big message regarding the Brodie.
Whether directly on the field or from the infirmary, he has always been well placed to witness the setbacks experienced by his teammate within the team. For this reason, Anthony Davis must not have been surprised when he learned of the transfer of Russell Westbrook. Certainly prepared for this outcome for weeks, the star interior of the Lakers had to do without his leader to face the Bucks on Thursday.
Anthony Davis pays final tribute to Westbrook
Also deprived for this meeting of LeBron James, hit in the ankle, Davis was unable to carry the Angelinos to victory (106-115). Author of 23 points and 16 rebounds, he therefore nevertheless joined the locker room of the Crypto.com Arena with a logical and perceptible feeling of disappointment. However, this did not prevent him from answering questions from journalists, and in particular those regarding Russ’s trade:
Anthony Davis also talked regarding Russell Westbrook getting traded, comparing it to his own last days in New Orleans. Said he talked to Russ today and “I think he’s in a good place.”
Adds: “I want people to know overall, Russ is a really good dude.” pic.twitter.com/DlKyGiFUIy
— Kyle Goon (@kylegoon) February 10, 2023
Like he said, it’s still a business. I’ve found myself in a bit of his predicament before, with the fans and my franchise turning once morest me. It can get really hard to bear when you feel like everyone is on your back because of your performances, the media, the fans… But I got to chat with him today, and I think he feels good mentally.
I don’t know what will happen with him, if he will be bought out or what, but he feels good. He’s ready to be Russ once more, and to leave behind everything that’s happened over the past two years. And I want people to know that Russ is a really good guy. I know him well, we’re very close, and despite everything people may say regarding his game, he’s a really good guy.
It would seem that the rumors that Westbrook had become a poison in Darvin Ham’s group have not escaped AD. Saddened by the relentlessness suffered by the Brodie in Los Angeles, the latter therefore defended himself publicly one last time. A gesture that will undoubtedly please the principal concerned, but also his wife, particularly uplifted in his last speech !
A privileged spectator of the fracture between the Lakers, their community and Russell Westbrook, Anthony Davis regrets that the 2017 MVP was not appreciated at its fair value. A testimony rare enough to be underlined at Purple & Gold!
