Russell Westbrook and LeBron James shared the court with one another for over two seasons, playing for the Los Angeles Lakers. Westbrook became the spark for the Lakers when the star players were not on the floor. He surely was an integral part of the team, as well as the locker room.

However, Brodie was quickly traded away from the Lakers when the team was looking for a fresh start. And now, when both James and Westbrook met for their first matchup of the season, the Lakers star’s action seemed to speak volumes.

Is LeBron James beefing with Russell Westbrook?

The first matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers is underway. The Lakers, who have split their record so far, are looking to build up and take the first win of the season for the battle of Los Angeles.

But what caught the eye of every fan in the arena was LeBron James greeting and dapping up every Los Angeles Clippers player. Every player except his former teammate, Russell Westbrook.

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During his time with the Lakers, Westbrook had suddenly become a scapegoat for the team. The fans, media, and other sources of information pinned the blame on Westbrook for the Lakers’ suffering last season.

Whereas the season before, Brodie had kept the team afloat during injuries to star players. So before tipoff, James went around and greeted every Clippers player. Only to see Westbrook standing far away under the rim, avoiding eye contact.

James did not even bother going up to him to greet him. This raises the question, do LeBron James and Russell Westbrook have somewhat of a beef now??

Westbrook struck back in his way

The so-called beef between these two stars does not seem to be enforced solely by LeBron James. Russell Westbrook too has been vocal about how he has felt about facing his former team this season.

Not only did Westbrook refuse to give a proper comment or a statement regarding his matchup with the Lakers. But he also took a few subtle shots at their intercity rivals during interviews before the game.

Not to mention Westbrook?s reaction was not too warm towards James either. Given that James did not come over to him up, Westbrook too made sure to intentionally keep his distance from James.

Let?s see if this back-and-forth between the two pours into the game as well.

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