The months pass, but Russell Westbrook must keep his time with the Lakers in the back of his mind. Jostled, insulted, mocked, he experienced a real ordeal with the Purple and Gold and his departure quickly became obvious. Moreover, when talking about his new franchise, he dropped some big innuendoes…
Russell Westbrook is no longer the player he was in Oklahoma City, but the Clippers still believe in him for the upcoming season. It must be said that after a more than complicated stint with the Lakers, where he was misused and where the fans were merciless with him, he found the pleasure of playing again. Moreover, during the playoffs, he was perhaps the best player on the team.
If he obviously no longer deserves a contract worth several tens of millions of dollars, his managers have still decided to reward his good end to the season with an extension of 2 years and 7.8 million, which is more than the minimum that would have proposed the other contenders for the title. He didn’t have to think long before accepting this offer.
Russell Westbrook’s innuendoes against the Lakers
In a recent interview given to a local TV channel, the leader showed all his gratitude towards his leaders, his new franchise, all with innuendoes clearly intended for the Lakers. After so many years spent in the NBA, he has mastered his communication, and he probably knew very well what he was doing on this one:
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What I’ve learned over the last few seasons is that you shouldn’t take anything for granted in the NBA. For me, coming to the Clippers is a bit like a new beginning. I’m finally home, there are incredible fans, my family is there, my children… I have an incredible franchise that supports the players in what they want and what they need. I can’t wait to start again.
Russell Westbrook has been with the Lakers for more than a year, and yet he is only beginning to feel at home, in his city. The Clippers spirit visibly corresponds more to him and his family, thanks in particular to the managers who ensure that the players have everything they need. Between the lines, we understand that he didn’t necessarily have all that with the Purple and Gold.
Likewise, it’s hard not to see a message to Laker Nation when he highlights the quality of Clippers fans. He was insulted and pushed around when he arrived in the City of Angels, but since he got a new jersey he is finally considered the future Hall of Famer that he is. It’s up to him to return this love on the floor.
Russell Westbrok will not have lasting memories of his time with the Lakers, there is no doubt. He just has to prove on the field that his treatment was unfair and that he still has the level to contribute to a playoff team.
2023-09-22 11:10:00
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