Russell Westbrook Says He Played "Solid" After Pitiful 2-Point Performance

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The Lakers continue to be a laughing stock.

Russell Westbrook has not been good for the Los Angeles Lakers over the past year. His time in L.A. has been a disaster and nothing has helped his game. Coming off of the bench, new schemes and a new coach have not been enough to make Russ actually care about the game.

Last night, the Lakers played against the Clippers and lost by six points. It was a close game that would have been a blowout in favor of the Lakers had Russ actually shown up to play. Instead, he went 0/11 from the field and scored a measly two points. He also notched three rebounds and four assists, which is a far cry from his triple-double history.

Shockingly, Westbrook told reporters after the game that he played "solid." This is next-level delusion from Westbrook, although, at this point, we can just chalk it up to him wanting a trade.

Two points from a player making $47 million per year is simply unacceptable, and nothing seems to be changing. If you're LeBron James, this has got to be the final straw. With performances like this, the Lakers will not be in the playoffs this season.

Let us know what you think of the Westbrook situation, in the comments down below.

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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.