Quoted on the start for weeks, Russell Westbrook might still leave the Lakers before the resumption, even if Darvin Ham is counting on him for the new season. However, according to ESPN, the leader would not be once morest a change of scenery. Will he ask for his departure in person? Nothing is impossible in the coming weeks.
Very disappointing for his first campaign with the Lakers, Russell Westbrook is preparing for the second now. He hopes to make a lot of supporters lie, who are predicting a terrible season for him, especially since the arrival of Patrick Beverley in his post. It must be said that with his character, his desire, in addition to his defense, the former Wolves player has all the qualities on paper to win in the City of Angels.
Westbrook? He might pay for it. Darvin Ham, the new manager, let it be known that he appreciated the defense very much. If a player is not able to do the necessary, he might come back to the bench and watch his teammates from afar. Brodie is necessarily targeted by such statements, even if the person concerned retains the confidence. Recently, Pat Bev came to defend him and remains convinced that this duo will work.
Russell Westbrook ready to leave the Lakers?
However, it is not impossible for a trade to see the light of day before the recovery, especially since Rob Pelinka is still looking for a way out. A few weeks before the regular season, it’s almost mission impossible, but you never know in this league. What is certain according to ESPN is that Westbrook is delighted by this eventuality. Indeed, Ramona Shelburne claims that the former Thunder wants to leave.
Russell Westbrook is ‘very open’ to a trade, per ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne
“He hasn’t asked for a trade. I’ve been assured of that. But he’s open to that and somebody who wants him and wants to empower him and wants him to be Russell Westbrook of old.”
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Russell Westbrook is “very open” to a trade, according to Ramona Shelburne. “He didn’t ask for a trade, I was assured that. But he is open to the idea of going where someone wants him, where they want him to be the old Russell Westbrook once more. »
Is it really surprising? Given the criticism from many people, it’s no surprise that Westbrook wants to leave. If he is not confident, which will be surprising given the character, he will not be able to have a great season. We saw it last year under the orders of Frank Vogel, remains to be seen if it was really the fault of the coach, or if Russ is simply on the downward slope.
Russell Westbrook is not once morest a trade between now and the resumption, he who wishes to play for a team where he feels desired. But does it exist today? It’s unlikely, especially given his contract and his disappointing last season. Number 0 doesn’t really have a choice right now.
