The relationship between Russell Westbrook and the Lakers, completely severed

Before the LeBron James Festival, The Los Angeles Lakers’ season has been a desperate run Bad gameplay, strange statements and Rumors of a complete break in the locker room. Among the most important mentioned, Goalkeeper Russell Westbrook and coach Frank VogelAnd the heroes of the last battles were eliminated by the specialized press in Hollywood.

According to analyst Mark Stein, The Lakers now consider it “impossible” to expand their relationship with the controversial base, who will turn 34 years old in 2022. The player, in principle, He has an option of $47 million To renew for another season with the Angelina franchise. The discomfort between the two parties now puts them on the verge of understanding to try to find a friendly and productive way out in the summer.

One of the hot spots in the relationship is the possibility of moving the base to the bench for the remainder of the season, an option that Frank Vogel has admitted to in the press and that Westbrook replied, “Defiantly.” At the suggestion of the technical staff and some senior members of the team.

“We have discussions about everything, even though most things don’t happen. But we’re at this point with Ross. Is there any way to make this the best option? ” “We’ve talked about it, about everything about our team.Although we haven’t done that yet.”

Westbrook is averaging 18.1 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 7.3 assists in 34.4 minutes of play this season. Before last night’s match I was in chains Ten matches under 20 pointssomething he hasn’t done since 2009. Asked about his role as well, the player pulled his usual sarcasm with reporters:

“I don’t give up, it’s not in my genes. It doesn’t matter what happens. I’ll fight to the end, and if it doesn’t work out, that’s fine.”

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