On January 20, Beijing time, in the Lakers home by the Pacers 15 points of the big reversal battle, Wei Shao was replaced in the last 3 minutes and 52 seconds after the game did not appear, after the game is also directly left without an interview, naturally caused by the outside world heated discussion. Now, according to Lakers reporter Dave McMenamin, Vogel dared to abandon Wei Shao at the last minute, which was approved and supported by the Lakers management.
The Lakers have formed a big three lineup this season, the purpose of which is naturally to impact the championship, but it is clear that their performance so far this season has made people see too much hope of winning the championship. After a wave of four consecutive wins, the Lakers once again suffered a three-game losing streak and fell to the bottom, even if the last narrow win over the Jazz stopped the decline, but now by the Third-to-Last Pacers in the East to complete a 15-point reversal.
Westbrook was once pressed on the bench in the last final quarter, even if he completed the final moment to win 2+1, but there is no doubt that Vogel is deliberately reducing Westbrook's last-minute appearance time. As for the last 3 shots of the game, 52 seconds, Westbrook was replaced by Vogel, and then never appeared again, failing to participate in the Lakers' final final battle.
Wei Shao left without a word after the game, and did not accept an interview with the media, which also triggered speculation from the outside world. In response, Vogel said, "I sent a squad that I thought I could win."
According to Lakers reporter Dave McMenamin, a number of sources revealed that Vogel was able to make such a decision, he was approved and supported by the Lakers management, and the Lakers management told Vogel, "You have to do what you should do." ”
The Lakers coaching staff has long discussed not letting Wei Shao appear at the last moment of the game, and it was previously worried that it would have a lasting impact on Wei Shao's psychology, so it was not done before, but the Lakers' current situation undoubtedly requires them to make bolder decisions.
Despite Vogel's unstable position, the Lakers will not sack Vogel for the time being, and he will continue to lead the team to Orlando to start consecutive road trips.
(Text/Drunken Floating Life)