“$44 million for just standing and zoning out”: Fans react to Russell Westbrook showcasing the least efforts on the defensive end in loss against the Spurs
Russell Westbrook
Russell Westbrook is back in the headlines as a video clip caught him showing the least efforts on the defensive end as he was standing and watching his team play defense against the San Antonio Spurs. LeBron James and Anthony Davis recruited Russell Westbrook this offseason to Los Angeles Lakers and since then he has been the most criticized player so far the season. Some of that criticism targeting his individual performance is fair as most of the time he holds himself back and is unable to support the team on both the ends.
Recently, the San Antonio Spurs hosted the Los Angeles Lakers at AT&T Center. After a closely contested and head-to-head match-up between the two. The San Antonio Spurs outshined the LeBron James less Los Angeles Lakers. As the final box score stands at 117-110. The supporting cast with no LeBron James’ MVP calibre performance did a good job but falling short is placed on the losing end. Carmelo Anthony and Russell Westbrook had a better individual performance from their side if compared to the last games. Currently, the Los Angeles Lakers are ranked as the ninth seed in the western conference with the record of 28 wins and 36 losses at .438 as they have only won two of their last ten match-ups.
Russell Westbrook in the game got himself a double-double as he recorded 17 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists in the game. A clip of him playing no defense to get the ball snatched stands viral on the internet as fans again criticize him while they blame him for the loss. Russell Westbrook this season is averaging 18.1 points, 7.6 rebounds and 7.2 assists per game something the fans expected better from the former MVP who is also the primary point guard of the team and known as “Mr. Triple Double”.
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Fans react to Russell Westbrook playing no defense
With eight minutes and thirteen seconds remaining for the first quarter to end the tension under the rim increased. As Zach Collins trying to convert a missed jumper of his teammate got himself many rebounds as Austin Reaves, Malik Monk and Dwight Howard contested him to stop him from fetching two points while Russell Westbrook just stood there watching it all happen after he missed the rebound at first which started the rally. The clip of this play stands viral on the internet.
Fans are very critical of Russell Westbrook as they post their reactions to the clip. Many also target his contract again as they think he is overpaid and undeserving since he is not living up to the expectations he drew during the off-season. Fans around the globe also request the coach to have him coming off the bench to have some early mobility and lead. Find some of many such reactions posted by fans on social media platforms here below:
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