Watch: Twitter reacts to LeBron James calling out Russell Westbrook for not helping defensively in Magic vs Lakers game
LeBron James and Russell Westbrook - LA Lakers
With Anthony Davis out, LeBron James seems to be leading the Los Angeles Lakers with utter dominance, on both ends of the court. In the process, he wants every player to help the team on either end of the court. On the same note, LeBron yelled at Russell Westbrook after the latter to come back and help the defense during the Magic vs Lakers showdown at the Staples Center.
From injuries to bad form, the Lakers have dealt with their quota of bad form. And now, finally it seems like LeBron James is staking the charge with all the right pieces around him for the purple and gold army. However, without all player putting their 100% effort, the 2020 NBA Champions shall not prevail deep into the season and LeBron rightly acknowledges the same and wants his team to finally step on the pedal.
LeBron James yells at Russell Westbrook
The Lake show was down in the second quarter by three points. This is when Cole Anthony bought the ball up. After getting a good screen, he got his open space for the shot. However, Westbrook was right in front but did not put in the effort to contest the shot. This lazy display angered the ‘King’.
As the Lakers took a time out, LeBron James was seen yelling at Russell Westbrook for not putting in the effort. Taking on the leadership role, James needs to make sure everyone on the team gives it their all. After such a shaky start, the Lakers need to realize that they are in major trouble if they can’t figure out a winning formula. One of their main weaknesses has been their defense.
Having said that, with Westbrook struggling on the scoring end once again, LeBron seems to have taken the charge as he has already scored 30 points with the Lakers taking a comfortable lead as of writing against the Magic. But will the defensive vulnerabilities haunt the purple and gold army yet again? Remains to be seen.
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