Matt Barnes Believes Russell Westbrook Is One Of The GOATs

BYAlexander ColePublished on October 13, 20221190 Views

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Matt Barnes believes Russ isn't entirely at fault for last season's Lakers debacle.

Russell Westbrook and the Los Angeles Lakers have not been on the same page these days when it comes to how to play the game of basketball. Even last season, Russ looked lost with the Lakers, and he could never really get himself into a rhythm. Westbrook believes this is the fault of the Lakers' former head coach Frank Vogel, who refused to let Westbrook be dominant with the ball.

There are plenty of other analysts out there who share the same sentiment when it comes to Russ. They believe he is a player who needs the ball in his hand, which means LeBron and Anthony Davis will be the ones who have to take a step back and allow Russ to cook.

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Matt Barnes is one of the many analysts who hold this belief, as he even spoke to VladTV about it. In the video clip down below, you can see Barnes address Russ' time with the Lakers, noting that it is up to LeBron to let Russ be the guy he's always been. Only then will the Lakers find the rhythm they have so desperately been looking for.

With Russ struggling with the Lakers, it will be interesting to see if a trade is on the horizon. Stay tuned to HNHH for all of the latest news from around the NBA world.

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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.