Russell Westbrook has signed with an NBA crew, however Patrick Beverley thinks the state of affairs will not be truthful.
Solely every week out from the NBA season tip off and Westbrook has signed with the Kings on a $3.6 million vet minimal deal.
However, Pat Bev thinks Russ deserves far more than a vet’s minimal and that he bought an unfair rep with the Lakers that has adopted him ever since.
“It’s f*cked up what occurred to Russ, bro,” Beverley stated on his podcast. “On God, it’s f*cked up what occurred to Russ. And Russ bought a foul take due to that Lakers crew. That’s the reality, bro…Ever since Russ left the Lakers, bro, he’s been on a minimal, bro. We’ve by no means seen this ever. We’ve by no means seen a participant who’s been the MVP, who’s impacted the sport—who they name him names and inform him that he can’t shoot. Go to the playoffs, shoot 40 with the Clippers the very subsequent yr. Take a much less demeaning position with the Lakers. Take a much less demeaning position with the Clippers. He’s been a sixth man ever since he’s left the Lakers. He’s a place to begin guard within the NBA. He’s arguably one of many high three level guards to ever play the sport. You inform me this man can’t get on a crew all as a result of he’s passionate—all as a result of he stretches with the crew each single f*cking apply—all as a result of if it’s a crew out, he’s there all of the f*cking time. All as a result of if you happen to discuss to anybody across the league, Russell is the most effective teammate I ever have.”
In case you forgot, Westbrook was demonised in LA and used as considerably of a scapegoat.
Nasty rumors circulated. Westbrook was referred to as “a vampire of the locker room” by somebody on the Lakers and the media turned towards him.
He additionally struggled to suit seamlessly with Lakers stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis, earlier than he was traded traded to the Utah Jazz in 2023 and was purchased out of his contract, becoming a member of the Clippers later within the 2022-23 season.
Many followers agree with Pat Bev, that Russ deserved higher.
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