Both the Lakers and the Warriors have a disappointing record this year, with the Lakers 24-23 in ninth place in the West, while the Warriors are more serious, with a 19-win record that puts them in 12th place in the West.
Because of the poor results, both teams have been rumored to trade someone, and the Lakers have been rumored that Russell will be the main trade chip.
Whether it was Murray or someone else, it was Russell who was the first to be mentioned, which put Russell at the center of the rumor-whirlpool. This also affected Russell's mood, and even secretly wiped tears on the sidelines at one point, while Rivers sat next to him to comfort him.
Russell's performance in the last few games can be performed with bravery, he has scored 20+ points in six consecutive games, against the Clippers, although the team lost, but Russell's data is 27 points and 10 assists, and against the Bulls, 29 points, shooting 10 of 18, 3 of 13 three-point shots, does this data still need to be traded?
In today's game against the Warriors, Russell played a full 48 minutes, and at every critical moment, Russell always made key shots, and he provided crucial outside shots in the final quarter and the second overtime.
After the game, Lakers coach Darvin Ham said in an interview about Russell's performance, laughing, "That's what he owes us, and I think that's because after he missed two times, he knew he needed to do something." That's what he's capable of, he's got that confidence, and that's why we love him. ”
Tonight, Russell's data covered the entire data column. He contributed 28 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, 1 block, 4 turnovers and 4 fouls for the Lakers. The plus/minus is +12.
Looking at his recent performance, Lakers management probably won't consider trading him anymore, right?