With the end of the Lakers season, there has been a lot of talk in the league about Russell Westbrook's future, but because of the poor performance of the past season and the big contract, which also makes the value of Westbrook's transaction a problem.
According to Los Angeles Times reporter Dan Walker, some scouts and executives believe that Westbrook is no longer a "useful" player:
Since leaving the Thunder in 2019, Wei Shao's overall level has declined, whether during his time with the Rockets, Wizards or Lakers, Wei Shao is the player who has been questioned. Coupled with the contract of nearly $50 million in annual salary, it will certainly be difficult for the Lakers to get rid of such a Wei Shao.
On the other hand, after Frank Vogel leaves the class, the Lakers need to find a suitable new head coach, and in the past period of time, many potential manager candidates have been exposed, including Celtics president Brad Stevens is one of the candidates, but Stevens is not interested in this seat:
"No, it's not an interesting idea," Stevens said, "first of all I don't know what my future holds, but I'm definitely not going to leave here for the Lakers, and I know that's the truth." ”
Although Stevens is now president of the Celtics, he still has a very good head coach during his time at the Celtics.
Finally, on the issue of new head coach candidates, former Lakers player Lamar Odom also gave advice:
"I chose Phil Jackson, and I know his triangle offense can coach LeBron," Odom said, "I think it will keep LeBron on the team, and I hope Phil Jackson can become the Lakers coach." ”
Phil Jackson hasn't coached any team since the 2010-11 season, though it's been reported that Zen has been playing an unofficial role within the Lakers.