While the Lakers crossed the United States to begin a six-game road trip to Orlando, the setback against the Pacers left its mark.
We talked about the dismissal of Frank Vogel, but also the decision of the latter to do without Russell Westbrook in the “money time”. His rationale? He wanted to line up the best five possible to win the match.
« I was surprised. I was disappointed not to return to the game, but I was especially disappointed that we lost that damn game Reacted Russell Westbrook on ESPN. “I want to be able to be on the pitch to help my teammates and help our team win games like this. But a choice has been made. »
“I am determined to make this all work”
While wearing a different fourth jersey in four seasons, Russell Westbrook is disappointing, unable to adapt to his new team, but also to influence the game. But his motivation remains intact.
« You have to be OK when things go wrong, and I’m OK he continues. “I do everything that is asked of me, and I will continue to do so as long as possible to achieve our ultimate goal, which is to win a championship. We obviously didn’t have a full squad, but I’m determined to make it all work. The communication is there with everyone in the franchise to make it work, to make this team what we all want it to be in the future. »
In terms of the game, Russell Westbrook repeats that he does what is asked of him, and that he is ready to make any sacrifices to make it work.
“I have to improve and I know I will.”
“I accepted everything that was asked of me and tried to do the best I could. It’s not me who ultimately decides if it works – or if it doesn’t. I’m okay with sacrificing some things to win, because that’s what’s most important. So far, I have done everything that was asked of me”.
For the interested party, what he saw at the Lakers was no different from his integration at the Rockets with James Harden or at the Wizards with Bradley Beal.
“I think it’s important to be aware that there is a whole process when you arrive in a new team, with ups and downs, and difficulties throughout the season. It has been a challenge for three years, simply to find solutions. I rely a lot on my faith so I can stay focused on my craft, work like crazy, and find ways to make things work. The challenge is how to be the best version of myself for this team, and that’s what I’m trying to figure out. I want to improve as the season progresses, and I have to take responsibility for what I do and how I improve those around me. We have a legitimate chance to win it all, and for that I have to improve – and I know I will. »
| Russell Westbrook | Percentage | Bounces | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Tirs | 3pts | LF | Off | Def | Until | Pd | Fte | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2008-09 | OKC | 82 | 33 | 39.8 | 27.1 | 81.5 | 2.2 | 2.7 | 4.9 | 5.3 | 2.3 | 1.3 | 3.3 | 0.2 | 15.3 |
| 2009-10 | OKC | 82 | 34 | 41.8 | 22.1 | 78.0 | 1.7 | 3.2 | 4.9 | 8.0 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 3.3 | 0.4 | 16.1 |
| 2010-11 | OKC | 82 | 35 | 44.2 | 33.0 | 84.2 | 1.5 | 3.2 | 4.6 | 8.2 | 2.5 | 1.9 | 3.9 | 0.4 | 21.9 |
| 2011-12 | OKC | 66 | 35 | 45.7 | 31.6 | 82.3 | 1.5 | 3.1 | 4.6 | 5.5 | 2.2 | 1.7 | 3.6 | 0.3 | 23.6 |
| 2012-13 | OKC | 82 | 35 | 43.8 | 32.3 | 80.0 | 1.4 | 3.9 | 5.2 | 7.4 | 2.3 | 1.8 | 3.3 | 0.3 | 23.2 |
| 2013-14 | OKC | 46 | 31 | 43.7 | 31.8 | 82.6 | 1.2 | 4.5 | 5.7 | 6.9 | 2.3 | 1.9 | 3.9 | 0.2 | 21.8 |
| 2014-15 | OKC | 67 | 34 | 42.6 | 29.9 | 83.5 | 1.9 | 5.4 | 7.3 | 8.6 | 2.8 | 2.1 | 4.4 | 0.2 | 28.2 |
| 2015-16 | OKC | 80 | 34 | 45.4 | 29.6 | 81.2 | 1.8 | 6.0 | 7.8 | 10.4 | 2.5 | 2.0 | 4.3 | 0.3 | 23.5 |
| 2016-17 ★ | OKC | 81 | 35 | 42.5 | 34.3 | 84.5 | 1.7 | 9.0 | 10.7 | 10.4 | 2.4 | 1.6 | 5.4 | 0.4 | 31.6 |
| 2017-18 | OKC | 80 | 36 | 44.9 | 29.8 | 73.7 | 1.9 | 8.2 | 10.1 | 10.3 | 2.5 | 1.8 | 4.8 | 0.3 | 25.4 |
| 2018-19 | OKC | 73 | 36 | 42.8 | 29.0 | 65.6 | 1.5 | 9.6 | 11.1 | 10.7 | 3.4 | 2.0 | 4.5 | 0.5 | 23.0 |
| 2019-20 | HOU | 57 | 36 | 47.2 | 25.8 | 76.3 | 1.8 | 6.2 | 7.9 | 7.0 | 3.5 | 1.6 | 4.5 | 0.4 | 27.3 |
| 2020-21 | WAS | 65 | 36 | 43.9 | 31.5 | 65.6 | 1.7 | 9.9 | 11.5 | 11.7 | 2.9 | 1.4 | 4.8 | 0.4 | 22.2 |
| 2021-22 | LAL | 45 | 35 | 43.3 | 30.4 | 66.8 | 1.4 | 6.6 | 8.0 | 7.8 | 3.1 | 1.1 | 4.2 | 0.3 | 18.5 |
| Total | 988 | 35 | 43.7 | 30.5 | 78.6 | 1.7 | 5.8 | 7.4 | 8.5 | 2.6 | 1.7 | 4.1 | 0.3 | 23.0 | |
