Russell Westbrook has been a polarizing figure during his Los Angeles Lakers tenure. Many have criticized his turnover-heavy and inefficiency throughout his time with the franchise, but a large number of people do believe that Russell Westbrook’s play has gotten better since coach Darvin Ham moved him to a sixth-man role where he comes off the bench.
As of right now, Russell Westbrook is on an expiring contract. Though the team could potentially get a lot of cap space by simply letting his contract expire, perhaps he could still be valuable to the Los Angeles Lakers, just on a smaller contract.
Recently, NBA fans discussed whether the Los Angeles Lakers should give Russell Westbrook a contract extension. Opinions were mixed, though it seems like a good amount of fans still want him moved from the Los Angeles Lakers despite his recent play.
Russell Westbrook has been BALLING during his team’s recent hot streak.
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I wouldn’t mind it if it’s significantly less AAV than his current remaining year. Like 4 years / $100 mil or something like that
Westbrook has been a great playmaker. His shooting is still horrid, TOs are still a problem, he still can’t close w/ LeBron and Davis, and I don’t trust him in the playoffs. He’s a short term band-aid, not a long term solution.
No, but he’s definitely boosting that trade value
They trading him at the trade deadline
Yes if he’s willing to take a pay cut
Him embracing the bench role was something I didn’t think he’d flourish in right away but he’s been amazing for us since doing so. I say we see where we’re at mid season and then go from there
2year 30 mil but he probably can get a lil more somewhere else
if he will take 8-10 mil then i wouldn’t be against it for em
No, he’s been good but the Lakers should still move on next season.
Only way this happens is if Russ plays good in the playoffs but I doubt Russ still wants to be a Laker.
no trade him and the 2 first rounds for buddy and myles
Noooo. Focus on Lonnie and Reaves. Maybe if he wants to come back for the low.
He’s been thriving in his role, but I rather sign Lonnie and reaves long term than give him an extension.
It remains to be seen if the Los Angeles Lakers do end up giving Russell Westbrook an extension in the future. Though it is hard to see him get a long-term lucrative deal for the team, it is possible that they will decide to keep him if he is willing to take a pay cut. However, there is a solid chance that he could be traded as well.
Playing As A Sixth Man Helped Russell Westbrook Thrive
There is no doubt that Russell Westbrook is a much better fit with the Los Angeles Lakers in his new sixth man role. He has averaged 14.6 PPG, 5.5 RPG, and 7.7 APG for the team in that role, and if Westbrook starts shooting a bit more efficiently, he could be in the Sixth Man of the Year conversations. In fact, Darvin Ham previously claimed that he wants to help Russell Westbrook win the award.
Darvin Ham says one of his goals is to get Russell Westbrook in the Sixth Man of the Year conversation.
It remains to be seen if Russell Westbrook will be in the Sixth Man of the Year talks in the future. If he continues playing at the level that he has been, he should be a no-brainer top-5 candidate for the award.
It is clear that Russell Westbrook has found a way in which he can impact winning for the Los Angeles Lakers. Hopefully, his performances continue, and we’ll see how well Westbrook does for the rest of the season.
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