Russell Westbrook can never be questioned about his heart. The Clippers star gives it everything he has every time he is on the court. However, Westbrook has earned a reputation as being a player that's hard to play with. But Clippers players feel that statement isn't close to being true. Westbrook was a part of the Los Angeles Lakers for the last year and a half. During that time, rumors swirled that Westbrook wasn't the right fit for LeBron and the Lakers. Westbrook publicly commented on his tenure with the Lakers.
“It was an experience. I’m past it now, in a new place, and looking forward,” stated the new Clippers star. The quick comment is the perfect summation of his time with the other Los Angeles franchise. It seemed as if Westbrook never clicked with his former team. The former league MVP's aggressive playing nature didn't match the offensive mindset of the Lakers. Without question, Westbrook is a future NBA Hall-of-Famer. However, his alleged attitude off the court will, unfortunately, stay with the superstar guard.
Russell Westbrook Is Past His Time With The Lakers
Westbrook seems to have the right mindset on the situation. As the former Laker got his revenge on the team who decided to move on. This past Wednesday, the Clippers defeated the Lakers for the eleventh straight time. Westbrook played a huge factor in the Clippers 125-118 victory. The Clippers star scored 14 points in just twenty minutes of action. It was a huge moment for Westbrook. However, the moment is now in the rearview as the team focuses on the playoffs. Currently, the Clippers are matched up with the Suns in the opening round of the playoffs.
Russell Westbrook has moved on, and so should everyone else. Westbrook's time with the Lakers has no memorable moments. In fact, it could go down as one of the biggest what-ifs in NBA history. It seems that Westbrook has found a home with the Clippers. A place he had long been rumored to be a part of. Westbrook's former Thunder teammate Paul George had been expressing his interest in teaming back up with the talented guard. For the latest NBA news, keep it right here with HNHH.
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