Russell Westbrook ‘all-in’ with Lakers

“You don’t have to want it, you just have to do your job. It doesn’t matter if they love me or not. ” These are the latest statements of Russell Westbrookthe player who brings the head los angeles lakersthe point guard and the franchise that couldn’t get rid of him $47 million of pay or give it. Everything points to the Angelenos project going through the infamous base again. 33 years old Little known to be loved by executives, colleagues and even the league at large.

“The most important thing is to show up for work. And do what I always do: Become a pro, play hard and compete‘, he explained to Adrian Wojnarowski. ESPNAfter his tumultuous first season in LA, the franchise finished a whopping 11th on the roster of LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Westbrook knows perfectly well that they guarantee him absolutely nothing: No starter, no bench, and even if we manage to move him at some point, there’s probably no future for any other team.

Durbin Ham, LA’s new coach, if he’s around. At least, that’s what he said publicly from the beginning. As such, the base came to see him as the only ally in the group. Because of this, he says he is willing to leave the bench. “I’m all-in for whatever it takes to lead this team to victory.”I am ready for anything. ”

Beyond his bad game, the huge uproar caused by the player landing in California was due to over-exposure to the media and how it affected his family. Nonetheless, his childhood dream of playing near his favorites turned into a nightmare when he began to receive violent insults directed not only at him, but at his wife and children as well. “Playing poorly is part of the NBA and we are prepared to make mistakes.Westbrook says he has discussed giving it another try with LeBron James and Anthony Davis. .