On October 29, Beijing time, Westbrook played the first time off the bench for the Lakers. Although he accepted the arrangement, he admitted to being a little frustrated after the game.
Westbrook came off the bench for the first time since his rookie season as the Lakers lost to the Timberwolves.
In the Lakers, he played a total of 82 games, the Lakers won 30 games. While he’s been underwhelming personally, it’s not entirely his fault for the Lakers’ troubles. The last game he missed, the Lakers also lost.
”I’ve said from day one that I’m willing to do everything for the team,” Westbrook said. “I’ll sacrifice everything that needs to be sacrificed. There are some games that I’ll do as the coach asks me to do. Now I will still be like that.”
He has made sacrifices, but the team still loses, will it be a little frustrating?
”Yeah,” Westbrook replied, “since last season. Sacrifice, more sacrifice, and the team still loses. It’s unacceptable. Especially when I do everything I can to help the team. I’m still doing everything I’m asked to do. We’ll find a way to get back on track.”
With the current lineup, the Lakers may have a hard time finding a way, and they have to change. (Angkor)
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