After the defeat of the Lakers against the weak Pacers, Frank Vogel let go, and in particular against Russell Westbrook… A situation which visibly disturbs the leader, who decided to rage by making a decision that says a lot about his nervousness.
This is information that has surprised a lot of people in recent days, but which nevertheless seems very real: the Frank Vogel’s place on the Lakers bench would be in great danger following the poor results of the franchise… In an emergency, the one who led this team to a title in the bubble in 2020 will therefore have to adapt, try things, to find a suitable pace in the eyes of the leaders.
This is what he tried to do this Wednesday against the weak Pacers, taking a fairly strong decision on Russell Westbrook at the end of the game! But despite this initiative, which will not please everyone, Los Angeles bowed to the end of the suspense… Probably feeling the tide turn and the end of the adventure is fast approaching, the trainer let go in a press conference by attacking Mr. Triple-Double.
Russell Westbrook leaves the Crypto.com Arena in secret!
And the latter obviously caught wind of his coach’s words, which must have taken a huge toll on his morale… He was arriving at the base to help LeBron James to get a new ring, and he finds himself, at least halfway through the season, singled out in the locker room. After the loss to Indiana, Russell Westbrook broke down and raged as he rushed out of the room.
Russell Westbrook left the arena without speaking to reporters.
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Russell Westbrook left the room without speaking to the media.
Like LeBron James a few days ago, Russell Westbrook decided to take a shower quickly and leave the Cypto.com Arena on the sly, without going through the press conference box. An attitude which translates a hell of a malaise in the locker room… The King explained that he dodged the journalists because he felt he was going to lose his temper against his teammates, the leader no doubt felt he was going to crack against his coach.
The situation is likely to be explosive in the coming days in Los Angeles, since the point guard is not one to let things go, and Frank Vogel is obliged to have results, even if it means putting him on the bench for long sequences! The return of Anthony Davis seems to be the only thing that can save the day…
Russell Westbrook was put on the banc for the last seconds of the meeting against the Pacers on Wednesday, something he obviously did not digest. He decided to go on the sly to avoid the journalists, proof that something is wrong.
