Russell Westbrook is without a doubt being one of the most criticized men of these Lakers. Despite the fact that the point guard has gone through sections of good basketball throughout the season, it is also true that the problems that were sensed when his incorporation took place have not taken long to materialize, which makes each of his nights look with magnifying glass. His data of successes and his number of losses are constantly criticized, although, based on his statements, these do not seem to be aspects that concern him too much.
Without going any further, the former Wizards was asked about it after the Los Angeles victory against the Timberwolves, a question in which one of the journalists suggested that, given his 9 turnovers, Russ had not felt comfortable for many moments of the party.
“I do not agree with the latter,” he said. “I don’t think it can be said that the game was not going the way I wanted it to. My basketball is fine, it is not based on how many shots I make or how many balls I lose. I mean, I miss a few shots, but it’s part of the game. I am allowed to fail them, like any other player. I can also lose the ball. It’s part of the game”.
Westbrook, the only player in history to average a triple-double in four seasons, continued to assure that the statistics do not reflect what he contributes on the court: “When you watch a basketball game, you have to analyze the impact on decision-making, the aids, rebounds … whatever it takes to win. That’s what being a basketball player is all about. “
Vogel, on the other hand, did seem to consider that the point guard had not had his best game, although he wanted to praise his work to try to help the team improve: «It has been a hard night for him, but I think he is improving and that we are evolving offensively. There are a lot of players trying different positions and moving, and we still have to adapt to that. “
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