Westbrook opens up about Frank Vogel and Lakers

Westbrook revealed that he didn’t have a big connection with Frank Vogel and even opened up about the season he did with the Lakers; check out!

Russell Westbrook broke the silence about your phase in the lakers and the controversy with Frank Vogel. Hired to be LeBron James’ main partner this season NBAhe failed to live up to expectations and became involved in a series of controversies along this journey in Los Angeles.

In a press conference, Westbrook regretted that his relationship with Frank Vogel was not the best. According to him, there was no problem with the former Lakers coach, but he admitted that the two did not have a relationship. To be more specific, Russell said he didn’t “connect” with his former commander.

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When I got here, the ability to do what I’m capable of doing for a team and an organization didn’t stand a fair chance. I find it unfortunate, to be honest, because I’ve never had any problems with any of my coaches before. I’m not sure what his problem was with me or I don’t know why, but I can’t give him an answer as to why we never connected.” highlighted the NBA star.

He also pointed out what may have generated the lack of relationship with Frank Vogel in the Lakers: “The famous “source” stories that have come up about me, whether it’s between me and the team, me and Frank, me and the fans, there are so many made-up stories that aren’t true. It’s just always having to fight it constantly. It’s not just getting a fair chance“.

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

It’s like, “OK, now I have to fight this made-up story. Now I have to fight this one. Now I’m going to fight this one. Now I have to fight this one.”continued.

Westbrook also agreed with the criticism about his season with the Lakers: “It wasn’t my best season, just getting off my personal scale. Obviously I was coming out with an average of a triple-double, so anything less than that wouldn’t be a good season for me, you know what I’m saying? So that’s why the scale where it comes from is a little different“.


Source: sportbuzz

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