NBA: Russell Westbrook opens up about continuing to play for the Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Russell Westbrook broke his silence on his stay in the franchise after losing last Tuesday, 5

the owner of Los Angeles Lakers, Russell Westbrook, talked about his future projects in the NBA following the premature “elimination” of the Californian franchise this season. Last Tuesday, 5th, the team suffered a hard defeat for the Phoenix Suns and exhausted their chances of reaching the repechage zone in the table for the playoffs.

Westbrook has been one of the most criticized personalities in the league in recent months due to the high expectations of his arrival at the Lakers. Though he shone through Washington Wizards in the previous season, the player performed below expectations by the fans and the media alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis.

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The plan is to keep this trio for next season.”said the point guard, in relation to the intentions of the Lakers. “I understand, at the same time, that nothing is guaranteed in this league. We will all need to live one day at a time and, ultimately, wait for what will happen. As I said all season, after all, you need to know how to play with the cards you are dealt.”.

In the last NBA trade window, rumors bubbled up about a possible departure for the star from the Los Angeles team; the franchise, however, made no changes to its roster at the time. “We want a chance to see what this partnership can yield in a healthy 82-game season, for sure.”continued Russ.

Lakers in game against Phoenix Suns (Credits; Getty Images)

“But, as I said, I don’t know if such a prospect will be a safe thing. So, at this moment, I hope that we still have the opportunity to do something special.”. In the regular season, the player was on the court for less than 400 minutes alongside LeBron and Davis, simultaneously.


Source: sportbuzz

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