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Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts after being ejected from the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 123-115. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts after being ejected from the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 123-115. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Los Angeles Lakers are struggling this season and despite a monstrous roster, they failed to turn things around. The Lakers signed several top players in the off-season to fight for their 18th championship. Some of their signings such as Russell Westbrook have failed to perform consistently this season. However, Westbrook has recently acknowledged that he needs to be better.
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2017 MVP, Westbrook, joined the Lakers from the Wizards last summer in exchange for three players and draft rights of Isaiah Jackson. While everyone thought this was a good deal for the Lakers, it turned out to be a nightmare for both Westbrook and the Lakers.
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The Lakers have failed to live up to the hype they got during the off-season. They currently sit 9th in the Western Conference with a fear of missing out on the playoffs. Westbrook has failed to step up for the Lakers and has faced heavy criticism this season. However, he has finally admitted that he has to perform better. But as the season is close to getting over, fans are mad at him for his late accountability.
NBA Twitter reacts to Russell Westbrook admitting he needs to improve
Lakers star Russell Westbrook has recently admitted that he needs to be ‘better overall’.
Russell Westbrook: “I just got to be better overall. What I’m doing right now, it ain’t good enough”
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) March 2, 2022
However, fans felt it was too late to admit and slammed him on Twitter.
The season is literally almost over pic.twitter.com/pL3BGZ5P9a https://t.co/uSwp2kRL65
— ً (@yngthw) March 2, 2022
Bro, we’re in Game 61, 7 games below .500 and you just realized that?
— KoBron Lakers Fan (27-34 / 41-21) (@WorldChampsLAL) March 2, 2022
Brodie been saying that all season. Bruh we like 50 plus games in. You ain’t never gonna be good enough.
— Mike (@MikeTNads) March 2, 2022
Why doesn’t he ask to be benched? He is clearly not good enough to start, I’d give THT that role, at least we would be increasing his value
— Lucas (@Lukanator97) March 2, 2022
as soon as westbrick is no longer a laker we should throw a parade
— justin (@JustinHawks) March 2, 2022
Oh shit. Accountability from Russ? They might actually turn things around
— Tom Marvolo Riddle (@DivineAura22) March 2, 2022
Glad he’s realizing this with 20 games left in the season…. https://t.co/obVB81cnRJ
— Boom Bostick™ (@jamalcincouno) March 2, 2022
27-34 and now he notices? https://t.co/OKE4C8w1K6
— John Reyna (@johnreyna110) March 2, 2022
We’re still hearing this 60+ games into the season lol. It’s over. https://t.co/hqRfZkVfMN
— Ali (@lionblood24) March 2, 2022
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Westbrook has already faced a lot of criticism from both fans and the media for underperforming this season. But many feel that is it Frank Vogel’s style of play that doesn’t suit him. However, ‘Brodie’ came out and admitted that what he’s currently doing is not something that is expected of him. While he probably wanted to be accountable, fans felt it was too late for that.
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Westbrook is currently averaging 18.1 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 7.3 assists per game for the Lakers. He has played 60 games so far this season and his average is less than his career average.
Would the Lakers still be able to make it to the playoffs? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
