On December 17, Beijing time, the 2021-22 NBA regular season was in full swing. Earlier today, according to prominent journalist Shams, Lakers guard Westbrook triggered a health-safety agreement. He then reported that another Lakers guard, Bradley, also triggered a health and safety agreement.
As a result, the Lakers have triggered health and safety agreements for as many as 5 people, in addition to Westbrook and Bradley, as well as Munch, Howard and Tucker, who have been exposed before. With multiple players on the guard line unable to play, the Lakers signed a 10-day contract with Thomas Jr. earlier today, using a difficult exception. In yesterday's development league debut, Thomas Jr. single-handedly scored 42 points.
So far this season, Westbrook has made 29 starts for the Lakers, averaging 36.2 minutes per game, averaging 19.6 points, 7.8 rebounds, 8.4 assists, 1.2 steals, shooting 45.1% from the field and 32.2% from three-point range! It should be noted that Westbrook has never missed any game so far, and his full attendance record will have to be interrupted.
Bradley has made 26 appearances for the Lakers this season, including 21 starts, averaging 5.8 points, 2.5 rebounds, 0.8 assists and 0.8 steals per game, shooting 40.6% from the field and 40% from three-point range. As the Lakers' outside defensive gate, Bradley is deeply trusted by Vogel.
For the Lakers, the situation is very dangerous today. They have just won a three-game winning streak and the team is on track. But now that large areas of players are quarantined for triggering health and safety protocols, it is likely that they will have to slow down. The Lakers currently have a record of 16 wins and 13 losses, ranking 6th in the West.