According to Kings reporter Sean Cunningham, the NBA officially warned the Kings that it is forbidden to taunt players on the big screen at home. In the previous game between the Kings and the Lakers, whenever Westbrook shot and hit iron, the King's home screen appeared on the big screen of Westbrook: the player with the coldest feel in the game! The DJ also put on the song "Cold As Ice" to satirize Wei Shao!
In that game, Westbrook played 37 minutes, 2 of 14, 5 of 3-pointers, and had 8 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists. After the game, a reporter asked Wei Shao, how do you think of the king's home public mockery? Westbrook responded: "I hope that for the past 14 seasons, they have all played this song to themselves. (Alluding to the Kings' 15 consecutive seasons of missing the playoffs)"
Thunder reporter Brandon Rahbar posted a set of data comparisons to support Wei Shao: since Wei Shao entered the NBA in 2008, he has reached the playoffs 11 times, Kings 0; Wei Shao was selected as an All-Star 9 times, Kings 0; Wei Shao reached the Western Conference Finals 4 times, once reached the Finals, Kings 0; Wei Shao once MVP, Kings 0.
In the last three games, Westbrook has scored 9, 6 and 8 points respectively, scoring single digits in three consecutive games. In these three games, he shot 8-of-40 from the field and 0-of-6 from three-point range. NBA star Brian Windhorst said that at the critical moment of the game, the Lakers should let Wei Shao play as a substitute, not let him shoot three points casually.
Due to the high attention of Wei Shao in the past two days, TA reporter Sam Amick conducted an exclusive interview with him. When asked if he regretted joining the Lakers, Wei Shao replied: "No, I am still very happy to stay with the Lakers!" My children, my parents, are in Los Angeles, and I can hug them every day when I come home. It's more important to me than basketball. ”
Wei Shao also said: "I know that I am the one who has made the biggest sacrifice in the Big Three, and I can understand the sacrifice for the team. All of us want to figure out, how to get better, how to be a whole? Every year my name appears in the trading rumors, and whether it is traded or not, it will not change my mentality. ”
Perkins said on the show: "Judging by Westbrook's interviews and performances, I think he has broken down. If Westbrook throws a cricket in the game, the Lakers should fine him. In addition, Perkins also made three suggestions to Westbrook: 1. Give up the ball and let James organize the attack; 2. Stop shooting cricket; 3. Increase the low-post offense.
Since entering 2022, Wei Shao has made 15 three-pointers and not a single one. He is averaging 18.7 points, 8.2 rebounds, 8.1 assists and 4.4 turnovers this season. He shot 43.7 percent from the field, 28.8 percent from three-point range and 65.6 percent from the free throws. Westbrook's attendance is not bad, and he is the only player in the Lakers this season to maintain full attendance.
Some fans are curious, will the Lakers trade Westbrook? It's hard at the moment. According to Sam Amick, Philadelphia's interest in Westbrook's swap for Simmons is zero. Westbrook's contract expires in the summer of 2023, and the salary for the last two years is $91 million. Vogel said: "Wei Shao is currently in a low tide period, and we have to help him overcome the difficulties!" ”
One thing to say, how do you think lakers and Westbrook need to adjust?
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