After Russell Westbrook joined the Lakers, it made fans excited. Many people want to watch the big three of Westbrook, James and Thick Brow rule the NBA. Soon, that excitement turned into questioning. Because fans found Westbrook not to be easy to use. His shooting is very bad, and the turnover rate is also high in each game, which has become the most questioned place for him.
In the Lakers' victory over the Timberwolves, Westbrook played 33 minutes, 7-of-16 with 20 points, 3 boards and 5 assists, but also delivered 9 turnovers. This once again led him to be wildly questioned by fans on social media.
But if you know Westbrook, you know that he doesn't stay silent when people question him. Facing the media after the game, Westbrook hit back at critics and skeptics.
"I was allowed to make mistakes and concede balls, and my job was to play the right basketball. Like other players, I can do it. ”
On the one hand, Westbrook was right. Missed shots and missed shots are inevitable and are a natural part of the game for every player.
On the other hand, Westbrook doesn't know how to slow down to reduce mistakes, which has been hurting his team. If he's too stubborn to admit that it's a problem, he's sure to defend himself when people blame him. Of course, this is not the first time he has defended himself.
For years, Wei Shao has struggled with the claim that he is an overrated, inefficient machine of error. Without a reliable performance to succeed in the playoffs, it's hard to refute all of this now.
Hopefully, Westbrook will understand the fans' criticism, take a good look at his playing style and focus on reducing mistakes. If you can't do that, it will be difficult for the Lakers to go further.