On April 13, Beijing time, Lakers guard Westbrook issued a series of controversial remarks at the summary meeting of the regular season, in which when talking about the ousted Vogel, Westbrook, although he expressed sympathy for Vogel, also said bluntly, "I must try to prove myself to him, prove my ability, and what I can do in this game." ”
Westbrook's remarks were clearly an expression of what Vogel hid him in the fourth quarter and didn't give him enough possession throughout the season to keep him in a triple-double (in fact, Westbrook's possession of the ball was second only to James's).
According to kyle Goon, a Lakers reporter for the Orange County Chronicle, Westbrook's remarks are completely unclear about who is his own, and if there is no Vogel, his situation with the Lakers will only be worse.
According to the reporter, according to multiple sources, many people within the Lakers believe that Westbrook's team status needs to be greatly weakened, including going to the bench, but Vogel has been categorically rejecting this proposal.
In several team meetings this season, Vogel has publicly stated many times that if the Lakers want to get out of trouble, Westbrook's performance will be crucial, so Westbrook must start. Throughout the season, Vogel only changed Westbrook four times in the fourth quarter or overtime, but the latter was still extremely dissatisfied with this.
However, the day after Vogel's class, Westbrook made a disappointing evaluation of Vogel, which may also surprise and sad Vogel. After the Lakers have fired Vogel, Westbrook's situation with the Lakers will be even less optimistic, and even whether he can continue to stay in the Purple and Gold Army will become a question.