“I’m so proud of him, he is the reason why Lakers were able to beat Warriors” Magic Johnson gives Russell Westbrook his deserved due after calling him ‘Worst Trade’ in franchise history
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Magic Johnson and Russell Westbrook
In what the future held, Russell Westbrook was acutely attentive during Magic Johnson’s real meeting with ESPN in front of the Lakers-Warriors matchup. Sorcery was disparaging of the purple and gold going into Saturday night’s down against Stephen Curry and co. The five-time champion made it a point to out Westbrook for failing to meet expectations this season. Magic accepts Brodie has an ethical obligation towards the city of LA, playing for a notable establishment like the Lakers. Magic was only forthcoming while at the same time tending to the previous OKC hotshot’s new battles on the hardwood.
The Hall of Famer hasn’t lost trust yet, saying the Lakers get an opportunity in the play-in competition. Notwithstanding, he would stun co-specialists Stephen A. Smith, Michael Wilbon, and Jalen Rose by saying the accompanying assertion.
“You man, you know there were expectations when you called LeBron James and Anthony Davis and said you wanted to be a Laker,” Johnson said. “You saw Kobe Bryant play and win all those championships. And Kobe said you were the guy! So you know you had to come here knowing that it’s about championships when you put on the purple and gold. Quit battling the press. Take ownership and accountability and say, ‘hey, I haven’t played well but I got a chance to turn it around.’ So I’m tired of the excuses. It’s time to take ownership and say I’ve been playing poorly but hopefully I can turn it around.”
Luckily, the Lakers would end their four-game losing streak against the Warriors, with hotshot LeBron James having a beast 56-point twofold. Nonetheless, Westbrook assumed a critical part in the success also.
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Magic Johnson applauds Russell Westbrook’s performance
It’s been an unpleasant ride for Mr. Triple-Double this season, suffering vast reactions and savaging considering his underperformance. Westbrook keeps on getting ridiculed for his unfortunate shooting and repeating turnovers. Be that as it may, the two-time scoring champion was protected today, as he indented a significant execution.
Brodie had 20-points and was 9-for-17 from the field against the Warriors. It appears as though Westbrook stood by listening to Magic’s promise intently. In any case, the previous Lakers point watch didn’t think long and hard about giving Westbrook enough regard.
Magic’s criticism was productive and didn’t appear to be private, not normal for different experts and intellectuals. The three-time Finals MVP played his whole vocation in LA. Post his playing vocation, Magic filled in as a mentor, trailed by the President of Laker’s ball tasks.
However, not on paper any longer, he keeps on being related to the establishment. Ideally, the team can make something happen from here, with a sound Anthony Davis back and Westbrook getting familiar with his new job.
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Mohnish Sabharwal
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