So far this season, Lakers guard Russell Westbrook has arguably been one of the most controversial players, with some fans even using aggressive tactics to threaten Westbrook's family.
Of course, many players and celebrities in the league have expressed their support for Westbrook, among which Warriors superstar Stephen Curry expressed support for Westbrook in an interview:
In addition to Curry, Lakers star players like Magic Johnson and head coach Frank Vogel have clearly expressed their support for Westbrook.
On the other hand, the Lakers have not been able to play a solid performance on the defensive end so far this season, and Cameron Anthony is the most easily targeted defender on the Lakers' court. After the last loss to the Rockets, Rockets rising star Jaylen Green revealed the team's singles plan for Anthony:
For the Lakers, in the absence of a good solution to the team's defensive end problems, it is difficult for them to have the possibility of re-playing a good enough record in the remaining games.
Finally, Kyle Kuzma, who was sent to the Wizards, is about to have his first game against the Lakers after being traded this Saturday, and Kuzma also talked about the difference between playing for the Wizards and the Lakers:
"For me, it changed my rhythm and environment, I had to adapt to the changes I had to make and try to adapt to the great players when I was on the Lakers, but here, it's very different because I don't have to do that."
"It's great that I can be myself here and do what I'm supposed to do," Kuzma added, "It's great, every time I make a mistake I don't have to look back at my manager, I can focus more on the game, I don't want to make mistakes, but that's part of growing up." ”
In fact, Kuzma is still a key part of the Lakers' 2020 championship trophy, but for Kuzma, averaging 17.2 points and 8.7 rebounds per game after joining the Wizards has undoubtedly played a more comfortable game.