Los Angeles Clippers player Patrick Beverley was critical of Oklahoma City Thunder player Russell Westbrook in an interview. Beverley said Westbrook is not eligible to play in the starting lineup and hinted that Westbrook should be more humble and not compare himself to former NBA superstar LeBron James.
"Why are we comparing Westbrook to Kawhi Leonard or James?" Beverley said in the interview, "For James, this comparison is simply humiliating for him. He's a superstar, and Westbrook isn't yet qualified to match him. ”
Beverley's words may be a little too drastic, but his meaning is clear. Westbrook has excelled over the past few seasons and is even considered one of the best point guards in the league. However, his form has slipped in recent matches, raising questions about his place in the team.
Although Westbrook did not perform well on the field, he was still a good player, and he was super dynamic and competitive on the field. Beverley's words also don't mean Westbrook will lose his starting spot, but his topic has sparked widespread discussion among fans.
At the same time, Beverley also praised Xiaoka in the interview, praising him as an excellent player and hoping that he can continue to perform well on the court. Ka Junior has also really done well, averaging more than 25 points per game this season and playing a very important role on the defensive end. Overall, Beverley's words may have been a little too heated, but it also showed the competition between the players and the perception of each other.