Draymond Green Doesn’t Think The Lakers Should Trade Russell Westbrook: “I Don’t Like How He Gets All The Blame For Everything Going Wrong.”

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With a few weeks to go until the NBA’s annual trade deadline, there has been no shortage of rumors over the past few days. In Los Angeles, star guard Russell Westbrook has been at the center of many of these rumors thanks to the overwhelming narrative that he is the biggest problem with the team.

Still, despite all the noise, the former MVP has some people on his side.

In his podcast, Warriors forward Draymond Green came to Westbrook’s defense, arguing that the Lakers’ issues stem from more than just one guy.

“I’ve been hearing a lot of Russell Westbrook trade talks, trade rumors going around. The reality is, I’m not sure Westbrook gets traded. I don’t foresee it happening nor do I think it really should happen. You haven’t really had the opportunity to see the team healthy and how they could grow together healthy. And I also don’t like how Russell Westbrook gets all of the blame for everything going wrong. It’s just not possible that one guy is to blame for everything going wrong. Just been keeping up with those trade rumors, we know it’s that time when the trade deadline is approaching over the course of the next few weeks… and obviously, Russell Westbrook is the biggest name in these talks.”

Westbrook, 33, is in his 14th season in the NBA. After 11 years in OKC, and one season each in OKC and Washington D.C., Russ came to the Lakers with something to prove.

Unlike many of his ex-teammates, the UCLA product has yet to demonstrate that he is a Championship-level player. In fact, his struggles with shooting and controlling the ball have many convinced he is a liability on the floor.

Over the past few months, those beliefs have only intensified within the community and if Russ wants to shut them down once and for all, he’s going to have to lead an impressive turnaround for the Purple and Gold.

In 48 games so far, Westbrook is averaging 18.5 points, 8 rebounds, and 7.7 assists per game on 43% shooting.

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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