Not long ago, Brad Turner, a Lakers reporter at the Los Angeles Times, wrote an article analyzing the tension between Westbrook and the Lakers. In the article, Brad Turner quoted a Lakers employee as accusing Westbrook of disrespecting Vogel and disobeying coaching instructions at training camp.
In this regard, Wei Shao himself personally refuted the rumors. "After coming to the Lakers, coinciding with Vogel's wedding anniversary with his wife, I brought him a bottle of champagne to his hotel room without his knowledge because I thought it was a good gesture I had made," he said. ”
And today, Lakers rising star Reeves also talked about the relationship between Westbrook and Vogel in an interview. "From my point of view, their relationship is not bad," he said. As I said, whether it's in a video conference or a game and training session on the pitch, they always have good communication and brainstorm ideas about how we can play well as a team. ”
This season, Westbrook has played 78 games with the Lakers, the highest attendance among the Big Three. Westbrook averaged 18.5 points, 7.4 rebounds and 7.1 assists per game. At the end of the season, Westbrook once found his form, but unfortunately the team ultimately failed to enter the play-offs.
Due to Wei Shao's newcomer, many people threw the black cauldron of the Lakers' record to him. In fact, Westbrook has been playing the pitch, he just doesn't adapt to the way he plays with reduced ball possession. In the offseason, the Lakers have been trying to find a deal to send Westbrook away. Where will the 33-year-old Westbrook go next season? Let's wait and see!