Lakers guard Russell Westbrook gave an exclusive interview to ESPN today, responding that he did not have a chance to play in the final stages of the Lakers' 104-111 loss to the Pacers yesterday.
Westbrook said he was disappointed by the coaching staff's decision, but he would continue to focus on "getting things right and doing what's best for the team in the long run." ”
Asked if he was surprised that head coach Frank Vogel replaced him in the final 4 minutes of the game, Westbrook said: "Surprised, indeed. I was disappointed I didn't get back on the pitch, but I was even more disappointed that we lost that game. I want to play to help my teammates and to be able to help our team win that kind of game. But this is a decision that has already been made. ”
Westbrook was unhappy with the description of reports he rushed out of the team's dressing room without giving a media interview after the game. Both Westbrook and Lakers officials said today that it was the team that asked him to be absent from the interview.
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