I think people might be going a little overboard with the Russell Westbrook situation.
It isn’t like he has an incurable disease he just isn’t a franchise player anymore. It doesn’t matter who you are at some point you fall off and Russ just happened to fall off when he was with the Lakers even though the signs have been there for a while.
He is still getting paid handsomely so no need to feel sorry for him.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook has had a rough stretch to start the 2022-23 season.
While he has had some solid moments, his overall production hasn’t been good, particularly from a shooting standpoint.
So far, the 33-year-old is averaging 10.3 points, 6.7 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game while shooting just 28.9 percent from the field and 8.3 percent from beyond the arc.
The Lakers are 0-3, and they’re going to have a hard time winning games if Westbrook doesn’t turn things around. The veteran is certainly dealing with a lot of pressure, and he is likely aware of all of the outside noise being directed at him.
One person who seems to have his back is Boston Celtics legend Kevin Garnett. The Hall of Famer recently offered some wise words for Westbrook.
“I’ma pray for him, man,” Garnett said. “Russ, man, hold your head, man. I know how this s— can be, man. It’s a long year. Whatever you gotta do, man, find your love, and find your passions.”
Last season, Westbrook’s fit with the Lakers seemed to be the biggest reason he had a down year. This season, fit still seems to be an issue, but aside from that, he seems to be struggling in a way that he wasn’t in the 2021-22 campaign.
The season just started there is no need to panic yet, but it is more fun if everyone panics.
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