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Russell Westbrook Looks Motivated To Be A Better Shooter With Recent Practice Clip: “He’s Will Prove His Haters Wrong”

More practice clips of Russell Westbrook working on his 3-point shot are circulating, showing Russ's commitment to improve his shot ahead of the season.

Ishaan Bhattacharya
Sep 22, 2022
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Russell Westbrook is working hard this offseason after being in the spotlight of trade rumors for basically the entirety of the summer break. It started with Westbrook being linked to the Brooklyn Nets for Kyrie Irving and evolved into other teams like the Indiana Pacers, Charlotte Hornets, and now, the Utah Jazz.

Many people doubt Westbrook’s fit on the Lakers after what we saw last season. He hasn’t dedicated himself to being a better team player and improves his 3-pointer for the inevitable open shots LeBron James creates for his teammates. His inconsistent jumper, coupled with his inability to take a smaller role, has limited his progress in LA.

This summer, Westbrook has been spotted in the gym multiple times, primarily working on improving his jump shot. Another clip of Westbrook draining a variety of 3-pointers has been shared, showing that Russ may be ready to give the Lakers the floor-spacing they desperately need.

Russell Westbrook is constantly working on his new jumper and we can't get enough of it 👀

(via harrington1313/IG)pic.twitter.com/RI18XR0Liq

— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) September 21, 2022


Will Russell Westbrook Improving His Jumper Be Enough? 

Many people have held on to Westbrook needing to improve his jumper as the biggest criticism of his play last season. Traditionally, all championship-contending LeBron teams have players that can space the floor. If Westbrook wants to have extended minutes on the court, especially alongside LeBron, he needs to be a better shooter.

The Lakers have had very real talks with respect to moving Russ, and it’s been evident all season long. Will Russ making his shots at the start of the season finally take him off the trade table? He shot 29.8% from 3 on 3.4 attempts last season.

Considering the backcourt options the Lakers have, none of them are spot-up shooters. Westbrook going from under 30% to even 35% would be a huge improvement. Whether it’ll be improvement enough to ensure his LA stay doesn’t end in 2022-23 is something we will have to wait and see play out on the court. 

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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